For the purpose of this chapter, present and future, provision
is hereby made for the division of the Village of Trempealeau into
the following 11 basic zoning districts:
B-2
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Commercial District
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R-1
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Residential District
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R-2
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Multiple-Family Residential District
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B-1
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Commercial District
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I-1
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Industrial District
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A-1
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Agriculture District
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C-1
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Conservancy District
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G-1
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Institutional District
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R-MH
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Mobile Home District
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MW
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Municipal Well Recharge Area Overlay District
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HB-2
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Historical District
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Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as
shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines
of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such center
lines.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines
shall be construed as following such lot lines.
C. Boundaries indicated as approximately following Village boundaries
shall be construed as following municipal boundaries.
D. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed
to be midway between the main tracks.
E. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to
follow such shorelines and, in the event of change in the shoreline,
shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries
indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams,
rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed
to follow such center lines.
F. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated
in the preceding shall be so construed. Distances not specifically
indicated on the Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the
map.
The requirements for property in the R-MH Mobile Home District shall be as provided in Article
XII of this chapter.
[Amended 2-5-2001; 6-4-2001]
A. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to:
(1) Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement and preservation
of such improvements, sites and districts which represent or reflect
elements of the Village's cultural, social, economic, political and
architectural history.
(2) Safeguard the Village's historic, prehistoric and cultural heritage,
as embodied and reflected in such historic sites, structures and districts.
(3) Stabilize and improve property values and enhance the visual and
aesthetic character of the Village.
(4) Protect and enhance the Village's attractions to residents, tourists
and visitors and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry.
B. Definitions. The definitions are as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The certificate issued by the Plan Commission approving alteration,
rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction or demolition of a historic
structure, site or any improvement in a historic district.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
An area that contains two or more historic improvements or sites as designated in Subsection
C of this section.
HISTORIC SITE
Any parcel of land of historic significance due to a substantial
value in tracing the history or prehistory of man, or upon which a
historic event has occurred, and which has been designated as a historic
site under this section, or an improvement parcel, or part thereof,
on which is situated a historic structure and any abutting improvement
parcel, or part thereof, used as and constituting part of the premises
on which the historic structure is situated.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Any improvement which has a special character or special
historic interest or value as part of the development, heritage or
cultural characteristics of the Village, state or nation and which
has been designated as a historic structure pursuant to the provisions
of this section.
IMPROVEMENT
Any building, structure, place, work of art or other object
constituting a physical betterment of real property, or any part of
such betterment, including streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, lighting
fixtures, signs and the like.
C. Location of the Historical District. The area designated as the Historical
District is as follows: Lots 5 thru 9 less W 10' of N 60' Lt 9 in
Block 6 of the Consolidated Plat; Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 11-12
in Block 7 of the Consolidated Plat; Lots 6 through 9 in Block 11
of the Consolidated Plat; Lots 1-2, and W 15' of N 100' Lot 11, Lot
12 of Block 12 of the Consolidated Plat; S 100' Lot 1, Lot 2, Block
27 of the 1st Addition. Business operations in this district are to
follow the guidelines established by the zoning ordinances governing
commercial property.
D. Regulation of construction, reconstruction, alteration and demolition.
(1) No owner or person in charge of a historic structure, historic site
or structure within a historic district shall reconstruct, alter or
demolish all or any part of such property or construct any improvement
upon such designated property or properties or cause or permit any
such work to be performed upon such property or demolish such property
unless a certificate of appropriateness has been granted by the Plan
Commission. Also, unless such certificate has been granted by the
Commission, the Village Board shall not issue a permit for any such
work.
(2) Upon filing of any application for a certificate of appropriateness
with the Commission, the Commission shall approve the application
unless:
(a)
Proposed construction, reconstruction, exterior alteration, demolition or improvements fail to meet specific requirements outlined in Subsection
D(2)(e) and
(f) below.
(b)
In the case of a designated historic structure or historic site,
the proposed work would detrimentally change, destroy or adversely
affect any exterior feature of the improvement or site upon which
said work is to be done.
(c)
In the case of the construction of a new improvement upon a
historic site, or within a historic district, the exterior of such
improvement would adversely affect or not harmonize with the external
appearance of other neighboring improvements on such site or within
the district.
(d)
In the case of any property located in a historic district,
the proposed construction, reconstruction, exterior alteration or
demolition does not conform to the purpose and intent of this section
and the objectives and design criteria for said district.
(e)
The building or structure is of such architectural or historical
significance that its demolition would be detrimental to the public
interest and contrary to the general welfare of the people of the
Village and state.
(f)
In the case of a request for the demolition of a deteriorated
building or structure, any economic hardship or difficulty claimed
by the owner is self-created or is the result of any failure to maintain
the property in good repair.
(3) If the Commission determines that the application for a certificate
of appropriateness and the proposed changes are consistent with the
character and features of the property or district, it shall issue
the certificate of appropriateness. The Commission shall make this
decision within 45 days of the filing of the application.
(4) The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness shall not relieve
the applicant from obtaining other permits and approvals required
by the Village. A building permit or other municipal permit shall
be invalid if it is obtained without the presentation of the certificate
of appropriateness required for the proposed work.
(5) Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be undertaken without a certificate
of appropriateness, provided that the work involves repairs to existing
features of a historic structure or site or the replacement of elements
of a structure with pieces identical in appearance and provided that
the work does not change the exterior appearance of the structure
or site and does not require the issuance of a building permit.
E. Renovation of existing buildings. The following guidelines apply
only to the exterior of buildings located within the district:
(1) Rehabilitation work on buildings shall not destroy the distinguishing
qualities of the property and its environment. The removal or alteration
of any historical material or architectural features should be held
to a minimum, consistent with the proposed use.
(2) Deteriorated features should be repaired rather than replaced whenever
possible. In the event that replacement is necessary, the new material
should match the material being replaced in visual quality. Repairs
and replacements of missing features should be based on duplications
of the original.
(3) New additions or alterations to buildings within the district shall
be done in a manner to enhance the overall appearance of the buildings.
Additions shall have a like appearance to the building they are attached
to.
(4) No building within the district shall be razed without a certificate
of appropriateness issued by the Plan Commission.
(5) Existing brick or masonry surfaces shall not be covered by any type
of siding, either natural or synthetic. Any other surfaces may only
be covered with natural wood siding or brick that is reddish in color.
(6) Original brick surfaces may not be painted. All other surfaces may
only be painted or stained with a color or hue that does not detract
from the period setting of the district.
(7) Signs shall not dominate the building to which they are affixed.
Signs that extend out from or are attached to the building may not
be of a neon or fluorescent type, may not move or flash, and should
be kept as simple as possible to help maintain the period setting
of the district. A sign permit is required for any sign alteration.
(8) Awnings shall be limited to fabric construction of solid color which
shall be of a permanent or roll-up nature and shall not detract from
the period setting of the district.
(9) Vending machines shall not be placed outside of buildings or property
within the Historic District.
F. Construction of new buildings within the district.
(1) New construction should maintain the continuity of existing rows
of buildings or help to reestablish this continuity where it has been
lost. New buildings joining a row of other buildings should not be
placed in front of or in back of the buildings adjoining it. New buildings
shall be constructed to within 25% of the average height of existing
adjacent buildings.
(2) The exterior covering of new buildings shall be of brick or natural
wood siding only. Bricks should be of a reddish color and may not
be painted. Natural wood sidings may only be stained or painted with
a color or hue that does not detract from the period setting of the
district.
(3) The facades of new buildings shall be rectangular in shape with proportions
compatible to the proportions of adjacent buildings. Facades must
have a solid wall space above the top story and have a cornice with
or without a parapet. This form of architectural organization will
be most effective if aligned with similar elements on adjacent buildings.
New roofs should not extend above the false fronts, cornices, or parapets.
(4) Signs shall follow the rules outlined in Subsection
E(7).
(5) Awnings shall be limited to fabric construction of solid color, which
shall be of a permanent or roll-up nature and shall not detract from
the period setting of the district.
(6) The interiors of new buildings shall be left to the discretion of
the owner, as long as it does not interfere with the outward appearance
of the building. The use of new buildings shall be governed by the
regulations concerning commercial zones.
(7) Plans for construction of a new building within the district must
receive a certificate of appropriateness.
G. Appeals. Should the Commission fail to issue a certificate of appropriateness
due to the failure of the proposal to conform to the guidelines, the
applicant may appeal such decision to the Village Board within 30
days. In addition, if the Commission fails to issue a certificate
of appropriateness, the Commission shall, with the cooperation of
the applicant, work with the applicant in an attempt to obtain a certificate
of appropriateness within the guidelines of this section.
H. Penalties for violations. Any person or persons violating any provision of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in §
1-4 for each separate violation. Each and every day during which a violation continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense. Notice of violations shall be issued by the Village Board.