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City of Lake Geneva, WI
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2023-09-25
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Chapter 98 Zoning
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Ch 98
Zoning
Ch 98 Art 0
INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Sec. 98-001
Title.
Sec. 98-002
Authority.
Sec. 98-003
Legislative intent.
Sec. 98-004
Rationale statements and appearance of text.
Sec. 98-005
Purpose.
Sec. 98-006
Separability and nonliability.
Sec. 98-007
Abrogation.
Sec. 98-008
Application.
Sec. 98-009
Jurisdiction.
Sec. 98-010
Reenactment and repeal.
Sec. 98-011
Effective date.
Sec. 98-012
through Sec. 98-30. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-031
Introduction to word usage, abbreviations and definitions.
Sec. 98-032
Word usage.
Sec. 98-033
Abbreviations.
Sec. 98-034
Definitions.
Ch 98 Art 1
Establishment Of Zoning Districts
Sec. 98-101
Purpose.
Sec. 98-102
Standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories.
Sec. 98-103
Map of standard zoning districts.
Sec. 98-104
Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
Sec. 98-105
Purpose and intent of standard zoning districts.
Sec. 98-106
Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts.
Sec. 98-107
Map of natural resource protection overlay districts.
Sec. 98-108
Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-109
Historic Neighborhood Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-110
Entry Corridor Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-111
Community Gateway Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-112
(Reserved)
Sec. 98-113
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-114
Park Overlay Zoning District.
Ch 98 Art 2
Land Use Regulations
Sec. 98-201
Purpose.
Sec. 98-202
Interpretation of Land Use Tables.
Sec. 98-203
Tables of land uses.
Sec. 98-204
Table of land uses permitted in permanently protected green space areas.
Sec. 98-205
Regulations applicable to all land uses.
Sec. 98-206
Detailed land use descriptions and regulations.
Sec. 98-207
Nonconforming use regulations.
Sec. 98-208
Group developments.
Ch 98 Art 3
Density and Intensity Regulations
Sec. 98-301
Purpose.
Sec. 98-302
How to use this article.
Sec. 98-303
Required natural resources site evaluation.
Sec. 98-304
Residential density standards.
Sec. 98-305
Nonresidential density standards.
Sec. 98-306
Detailed instructions for density and intensity regulations.
Sec. 98-307
Nonconforming development regulations.
Ch 98 Art 4
Bulk Regulations
Sec. 98-401
Purpose.
Sec. 98-402
Residential bulk standards.
Sec. 98-403
Nonresidential bulk standards.
Sec. 98-404
Yard setback adjustments.
Sec. 98-405
Intrusions into required yards.
Sec. 98-406
Exceptions to maximum height regulations.
Sec. 98-407
Substandard lot regulations.
Sec. 98-408
Nonconforming structure and building regulations.
Sec. 98-409
Lakeshore lots.
Sec. 98-410
Substandard lot regulations.
Ch 98 Art 5
Natural Resource Protection Regulations
Sec. 98-501
Purpose.
Sec. 98-502
How to use this article.
Sec. 98-503
Floodway, Floodfringe, and Floodplain Overlay Zoning Districts.
Sec. 98-504
Shoreland-Wetland Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-505
Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-506
Drainageway Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-507
Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-508
Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District.
Ch 98 Art 6
Landscaping and Buffer Yard Regulations
Sec. 98-601
Purpose.
Sec. 98-602
How to use this article.
Sec. 98-603
Landscaping points, landscaping measurements and sample landscaping layouts.
Sec. 98-604
Landscaping requirements for building foundations.
Sec. 98-605
Landscaping requirements for developed lots.
Sec. 98-606
Landscaping requirements for street frontages.
Sec. 98-607
Landscaping requirements for paved areas.
Sec. 98-608
Landscaping requirements for other permanently protected green spaces.
Sec. 98-609
Landscaping requirements for required reforestation.
Sec. 98-610
Landscaping requirements for buffer yards.
Sec. 98-611
Classification of plant species.
Sec. 98-612
Requirements for installation, maintenance and use of landscaped and buffer yard areas.
Sec. 98-613
Calculating landscaping and buffer yard requirements.
Sec. 98-614
Depiction on required site plan.
Ch 98 Art 7
Performance Standards
Sec. 98-701
Purpose.
Sec. 98-702
Access standards.
Sec. 98-703
Visibility standards.
Sec. 98-704
Off-street parking and traffic circulation standards.
Sec. 98-705
Off-street loading standards.
Sec. 98-706
Exterior storage standards for residential, office and commercial districts.
Sec. 98-707
Exterior lighting standards.
Sec. 98-708
Vibration standards.
Sec. 98-709
Noise standards.
Sec. 98-710
Air pollution standards.
Sec. 98-711
Odor standards.
Sec. 98-712
Electromagnetic radiation standards.
Sec. 98-713
Glare and heat standards.
Sec. 98-714
Fire and explosion standards.
Sec. 98-715
Toxic or noxious material standards.
Sec. 98-716
Waste material standards.
Sec. 98-717
Drainage standards.
Sec. 98-718
Exterior construction material standards.
Sec. 98-719
Hazardous materials standards.
Sec. 98-720
Fencing standards.
Sec. 98-721
Signal-receiving antennas (satellite dishes) standards.
Sec. 98-722
Wind energy systems standards.
Sec. 98-723
Swimming pools standards.
Sec. 98-724
Outdoor storage of firewood.
Sec. 98-725
Design requirements for large developments.
Sec. 98-726
Murals.
Sec. 98-727
through Sec. 98-729. (Reserved)
Sec. 98-730
Administration and enforcement of performance standards.
Ch 98 Art 8
Signage Regulations
Sec. 98-801
Purpose.
Sec. 98-802
Sign permits.
Sec. 98-803
Signage definitions and general signage standards.
Sec. 98-804
General signage regulations.
Sec. 98-805
Regulations for the CR-5ac, ER-1, SR-3, SR-4, TR-6, and MR-8 Districts.
Sec. 98-806
Regulations for the RH, NO, PO, NB, PB, GB, CB, PI, GI, PBP and UI Districts.
Sec. 98-807
Temporary signs.
Sec. 98-808
Appearance, construction, and maintenance of signage.
Sec. 98-809
Nonconforming Signs.
Ch 98 Art 9
Procedures and Administration
Sec. 98-901
Purpose of procedural regulations.
Sec. 98-902
Amendment of zoning regulations.
Sec. 98-903
Amendment of Official Zoning Map.
Sec. 98-904
(Reserved)
Sec. 98-905
Conditional use review and approval.
Sec. 98-906
Temporary use review and approval.
Sec. 98-907
Sign permit.
Sec. 98-908
Site plan review and approval.
Sec. 98-909
Certificate of occupancy.
Sec. 98-910
Variances.
Sec. 98-911
Interpretations.
Sec. 98-912
Appeals of zoning interpretations.
Sec. 98-913
Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
Sec. 98-914
Planned development procedures.
Sec. 98-915
Zoning permit.
Sec. 98-931
Purpose of administrative regulations.
Sec. 98-932
Zoning Administrator.
Sec. 98-933
Plan Commission.
Sec. 98-934
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Sec. 98-935
Fees.
Sec. 98-936
Violations and penalties.
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Chapter 98
Zoning
[The Zoning Ordinance for the City of Lake Geneva is available in the Clerk's office or through the Township's online version of the Code (eCode 360
®
)]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - List of Amendments to the Official Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - Appendix A
Attachment 3 - Detailed Classification of Plant Species
Attachment 4 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Building Foundations
Attachment 5 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Developed Lots
Attachment 6 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Street Frontages
Attachment 7 - Requirements Checklist for Landscaping for Paved Areas
Attachment 8 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Zoning Regulations
Attachment 9 - Procedural Checklist for Amendment of Official Zoning Map
Attachment 10 - Procedural Checklist for Conditional Use Review and Approval
Attachment 11 - Procedural Checklist for Temporary Use Review and Approval
Attachment 12 - Procedural Checklist for Site Plan Review and Approval
Attachment 13 - Procedural Checklist for Variance Review and Approval
Attachment 14 - Procedural Checklist for Planned Development Review and Approval
Attachment 15 - Procedural Checklist for Precise Implementation Plan Review and Approval
Article 0
INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
Sec. 98-001
Title.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-002
Authority.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-003
Legislative intent.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-004
Rationale statements and appearance of text.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-005
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-006
Separability and nonliability.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-007
Abrogation.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-008
Application.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-009
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-010
Reenactment and repeal.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-011
Effective date.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-012
through Sec. 98-30. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Sec. 98-031
Introduction to word usage, abbreviations and definitions.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-032
Word usage.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-033
Abbreviations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-034
Definitions.
chevron_right
Article 1
Establishment Of Zoning Districts
chevron_right
Sec. 98-101
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-102
Standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-103
Map of standard zoning districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-104
Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-105
Purpose and intent of standard zoning districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-106
Natural resource protection overlay zoning districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-107
Map of natural resource protection overlay districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-108
Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-109
Historic Neighborhood Design Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-110
Entry Corridor Design Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-111
Community Gateway Design Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-112
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Sec. 98-113
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-114
Park Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Article 2
Land Use Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-201
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-202
Interpretation of Land Use Tables.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-203
Tables of land uses.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-204
Table of land uses permitted in permanently protected green space areas.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-205
Regulations applicable to all land uses.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-206
Detailed land use descriptions and regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-207
Nonconforming use regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-208
Group developments.
chevron_right
Article 3
Density and Intensity Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-301
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-302
How to use this article.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-303
Required natural resources site evaluation.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-304
Residential density standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-305
Nonresidential density standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-306
Detailed instructions for density and intensity regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-307
Nonconforming development regulations.
chevron_right
Article 4
Bulk Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-401
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-402
Residential bulk standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-403
Nonresidential bulk standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-404
Yard setback adjustments.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-405
Intrusions into required yards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-406
Exceptions to maximum height regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-407
Substandard lot regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-408
Nonconforming structure and building regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-409
Lakeshore lots.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-410
Substandard lot regulations.
chevron_right
Article 5
Natural Resource Protection Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-501
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-502
How to use this article.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-503
Floodway, Floodfringe, and Floodplain Overlay Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-504
Shoreland-Wetland Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-505
Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-506
Drainageway Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-507
Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-508
Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Article 6
Landscaping and Buffer Yard Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-602
How to use this article.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-603
Landscaping points, landscaping measurements and sample landscaping layouts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-604
Landscaping requirements for building foundations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-605
Landscaping requirements for developed lots.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-606
Landscaping requirements for street frontages.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-607
Landscaping requirements for paved areas.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-608
Landscaping requirements for other permanently protected green spaces.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-609
Landscaping requirements for required reforestation.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-610
Landscaping requirements for buffer yards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-611
Classification of plant species.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-612
Requirements for installation, maintenance and use of landscaped and buffer yard areas.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-613
Calculating landscaping and buffer yard requirements.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-614
Depiction on required site plan.
chevron_right
Article 7
Performance Standards
chevron_right
Sec. 98-701
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-702
Access standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-703
Visibility standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-704
Off-street parking and traffic circulation standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-705
Off-street loading standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-706
Exterior storage standards for residential, office and commercial districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-707
Exterior lighting standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-708
Vibration standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-709
Noise standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-710
Air pollution standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-711
Odor standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-712
Electromagnetic radiation standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-713
Glare and heat standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-714
Fire and explosion standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-715
Toxic or noxious material standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-716
Waste material standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-717
Drainage standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-718
Exterior construction material standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-719
Hazardous materials standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-720
Fencing standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-721
Signal-receiving antennas (satellite dishes) standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-722
Wind energy systems standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-723
Swimming pools standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-724
Outdoor storage of firewood.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-725
Design requirements for large developments.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-726
Murals.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-727
through Sec. 98-729. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Sec. 98-730
Administration and enforcement of performance standards.
chevron_right
Article 8
Signage Regulations
chevron_right
Sec. 98-801
Purpose.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-802
Sign permits.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-803
Signage definitions and general signage standards.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-804
General signage regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-805
Regulations for the CR-5ac, ER-1, SR-3, SR-4, TR-6, and MR-8 Districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-806
Regulations for the RH, NO, PO, NB, PB, GB, CB, PI, GI, PBP and UI Districts.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-807
Temporary signs.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-808
Appearance, construction, and maintenance of signage.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-809
Nonconforming Signs.
chevron_right
Article 9
Procedures and Administration
chevron_right
Sec. 98-901
Purpose of procedural regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-902
Amendment of zoning regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-903
Amendment of Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-904
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Sec. 98-905
Conditional use review and approval.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-906
Temporary use review and approval.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-907
Sign permit.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-908
Site plan review and approval.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-909
Certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-910
Variances.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-911
Interpretations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-912
Appeals of zoning interpretations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-913
Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-914
Planned development procedures.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-915
Zoning permit.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-931
Purpose of administrative regulations.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-932
Zoning Administrator.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-933
Plan Commission.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-934
Zoning Board of Appeals.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-935
Fees.
chevron_right
Sec. 98-936
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right