This district is intended to provide regulations that address
the unique concerns of residential developments in waterfront and
near waterfront areas. The limited number of permitted and conditional
uses are intended to foster neighborhoods that protect the environmentally
sensitive nature of lakefront areas.
A.
Single-family dwellings, constructed to the standards of the Wisconsin
Uniform Dwelling Code and accessory structures. The number of accessory
structures under this provision shall be limited to two structures.
[Amended 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
B.
Camping.
[Amended 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-12]
(1)
Camping limit: one camping unit in a subdivision; two camping units
outside a subdivision.
(3)
Permit
required. An annual permit issued by the Zoning Administrator is required
for seasonal camping on any lot on which a single-family residence
does not exist.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(4)
Guest camping. 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.
(5)
Water/septic
requirements. Commencing on January 1, 2012, camping may not occur
on a lot on which a single-family residence does not exist unless
said lot satisfies both of the following requirements:
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(a)
Is either connected to water service offered by the Rome Water Utility
or is served by a private, code-compliant well providing potable water;
and
(b)
Is connected to a municipal sanitary sewer system or is directly
served by a private on-site waste treatment system as defined in § 145.01(12),
Wis. Stats., or is attached to a transfer container that is installed
pursuant to the regulations set forth in Section 3-2.08 of the Adams
County Private On-site Waste Treatment Systems Ordinance.
(6)
Off-season
camping permit. Camping is permitted from December 1 through April
14 only upon issuance of an off-season camping permit by the Zoning
Administrator. Such camping is limited to no more than two occurrences
for a cumulative total of no more than 21 days during any off-season
period. A separate permit is required for each occurrence and will
only be issued upon proof that the camping unit will be connected
to either a municipal sanitary sewer system or has direct access to
a private on-site waste treatment system approved by the State of
Wisconsin and Adams County.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
(7)
All
permits required herein must be displayed in a weather-resistant receptacle
that is securely attached, below the address sign, to the Town-issued
address identification post.
[Added 2-16-2023 by Ord. No. 23-03]
C.
Home occupation.
D.
One shed.
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)
Accessory building appearance.
(a)
The purpose of this subsection is to regulate the use of exterior
construction materials in an effort to attain a degree of individual
uniformity and overall compatibility in exterior appearance, and thus
maintain and enhance the attractiveness and property value of LD Zoning
Districts. The LD District is the foundation of the Town tax base.
Therefore, it is an overall benefit to the welfare and quality of
life of the community to make preservation of the property values
a priority. The Town of Rome provides these regulations to landowners
who desire to build a new structure, or to remodel or add to an existing
dwelling or accessory building.
(b)
An accessory building shall be constructed of similar materials
and have an overall appearance consistent with that of the dwelling.
(6)
Shed. Building used primarily for storage of an area up to and including
150 square feet and a maximum of a ten-foot height and a maximum 16
inches of roof overhang. A shed is 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]
(7)
Elevated structures. Except for the following, there shall be no
elevated structures permitted in the LD Zoning District:
[Added 3-18-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-06]
(a)
Play structure, provided said structure shall not have a footprint
area exceeding 100 square feet or a height at any point taller than
15 feet. Play structures shall not be located on any lot unless the
lot contains a single-family dwelling, and shall not be located in
the street-facing front or side yard area.
(b)
Any play structure taller than 10 feet in height at any point
shall be subject to a zoning permit application and Plan Commission
review and approval. Where a play structure greater than 10 feet in
height is referred to the Plan Commission, its decision shall be preceded
by a public hearing. Each abutting property owner shall be notified
of the time, date, and place of the public hearing and may offer reasons
for approval or disapproval of the application as submitted. Reasons
may be communicated in writing or given as testimony at the public
hearing. The Plan Commission may deny, approve, or conditionally approve
the proposed play structure or elevated structure. In making its determination,
the Plan Commission shall consider potential screening, layout modifications,
impact on neighboring properties, and potentially impose removal timelines.
(c)
Any play structure taller than 10 feet in height at any point
shall be constructed of similar materials and have an overall appearance
consistent with that of the dwelling.
(d)
All play structures shall be properly maintained or otherwise
protected to prevent deterioration or a negative impact upon neighboring
properties.
E.
Areas.
(1)
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.
F.
Outside storage. Except for the following items, there shall be no
outside storage of personal property during the period of December
1 through April 14 on any lot in a recorded residential subdivision
unless the lot contains a single-family dwelling:
The following lots must conform to the following waterfront
setbacks:
C.
One hundred feet:
(1)
Appleby 72 through 74.
(2)
Chatham 11 through 23 and 36 through 43.
(3)
Dover 31 through 47.
(4)
Essex 1 through 4, 18, 67, and 68.
(5)
Falk 45 through 56.
(6)
Inverness 12 through 23.
(7)
Kent 1 through 29.
(8)
Kings Court 1 through 34.
(9)
Leeds 1 through 6.
(10)
Norwich 13 through 16.
(11)
Palisades 1 through 17.
(12)
Plymouth 1 and 2.
(13)
Ramsgate 12 through 47.
(14)
Somerset 1 through 10.
(15)
Sussex 24 through 32.
(16)
White Stallion 7 through 11, 14, 15, 30, 31 and 32.
(17)
York 1 through 23.