The R-1 District is designed to encourage a suitable environment
for family life by protecting the residential character against noncompatible
uses. The district is intended to avoid overcrowding by requiring
certain minimum yards, open spaces and site area while making available
dwellings designed for and occupied exclusively by one family.
A.
Single-family dwelling (seasonal or year-round) for owner occupancy,
long-term rent or lease that are constructed under the standards of
the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.
B.
Accessory apartment.
C.
Permitted accessory structures.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(1)
Accessory
structures including detached garages, gazebos, swimming pool, greenhouse,
and play structures not larger than 100 square feet in footprint area
or at any point taller than 15 feet and incidental to residential
use of the property. The number of accessory structures under this
provision shall be limited to two structures.
(2)
One
shed.
D.
Camping limit.
[Amended 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-12; 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(1)
One camping unit in a subdivision. Provided, however, a second camping
unit to be occupied by guests of a lot owner shall be permitted on
the zoning lot in a subdivision between April 15 and October 15 of
each calendar year for no more than three nonsequential periods of
a maximum of 10 days each in duration. At least 15 days must elapse
between each such period. A guest camping permit issued by the Town
of Rome is required.
(2)
Two
camping units outside of a subdivision.
E.
Home occupation.
F.
Park.
G.
Playground.
H.
Tennis court.
I.
Pond.
J.
Temporary use of an office or shelter for material and equipment
being used in the construction of a permanent structure may be permitted
by the Zoning Administrator.
A.
Bed-and-breakfast establishment subject to ATCP 73, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
Community center.
C.
Day care.
D.
Utility, provided all principal structures and uses are 50 feet or
greater from any lot line.
E.
Cemetery subject to Chapter 157, Wis. Stats.
F.
Church.
G.
Fire station.
H.
Police station.
I.
Public emergency shelter.
J.
Short-term rental of a dwelling (30 days or less).
D.
Other requirements.
(1)
Building height: maximum 35 feet.
(2)
Building width: minimum 24 feet.
(3)
Roof pitch: minimum 3/12.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-02]
(4)
Overhang: minimum 12 inches.
(5)
Shed. Building used primarily for storage of an area up to and including
150 square feet and a maximum of a ten-foot height from the finished
floor and a maximum 16 inches of roof overhang. Sheds are allowed
before the principal structure is present but shall not be used as
a place of human habitation. Mobile/manufactured homes, campers, truck
bodies or trailers, buses and similar items are prohibited for use
as accessory buildings.
[Amended 12-12-2019 by Ord. No. 19-17]
E.
Area.
(1)
Living area per dwelling unit: minimum 760 square feet
(2)
Lot
coverage by buildings. Impervious building and ancillary surfaces,
excluding driveways, shall not occupy more than 20% of a total lot
area. An applicant for a zoning permit shall provide a diagram that
includes lot dimensions, total area and the location, dimensions and
area of all buildings together with computations that demonstrate
compliance with this section.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
