Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good
zoning practice requires, the Common Council may, by ordinance, amend,
change or supplement the text of the regulations established by this
Title or amendments thereto.
The Plan Commission shall review the application and recommend approval,
conditional approval, or denial of the amendment and shall transmit
the application along with its recommendations to the Common Council.
Following receipt of the Plan Commission's recommendation, the Common
Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or deny the
amendment application.
In the event of protest against amendment to the text of the regulations
of this Title, it shall cause a 3/4 vote of the full Common Council
membership to adopt such amendment.
Applicability. Whenever the public necessity, convenience,
general welfare or good zoning practice requires, the Common Council
may, by ordinance, change the district boundaries established by this
chapter and the Zoning Map incorporated herein and/or the Supplementary
Floodplain Zoning Map incorporated herein.
The Plan Commission shall review the application and recommend
approval, conditional approval, or denial of the Map amendment and
shall transmit the application along with its recommendations to the
Common Council.
Following receipt of the Plan Commission's recommendation, the
Common Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or
deny the amendment application.
If a request for a Map amendment (rezoning) has been denied
by the Council, no person may again request the same zoning change
for the same parcel until the expiration of one year after the previous
denial.
Such restriction shall not apply if the subsequent Map amendment
(rezoning) request is premised upon a proposed development or use
of the parcel which is substantially different than the previously
rejected development or use and which addresses the previously expressed
concerns of the Plan Commission.
Any request for a Map amendment (rezoning) within
the one year limit shall be initially reviewed by the Plan Commission
for compliance with this subsection. After such review, the Plan Commission
shall determine whether the application is substantially different
and whether a public hearing can be set for consideration of the request.
A protest against amendment of the Zoning Map. In the event
of protest against amendment to the Zoning Map, it shall result in
the need for a 3/4 vote of the full Common Council membership for
such amendment to be adopted.
Applicability. The establishment of a Medical Campus
District is intended to provide for the development of medically related
uses which, by their interrelationship, benefit from proximity and
a well-designed environment with a unified feel.
The applicant may request a meeting with the Plan Commission Subcommittee
to obtain information and guidance before entering into binding agreements
or incurring substantial expense. This consultation is neither formal
nor mandatory but is intended to inform the applicant of the purpose
and objectives of these regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, and duly
adopted plan implementation devices of the City. Discussions that
occur are not binding on the City and do not constitute official assurances
or representations on the City.
Combined applications. An application for the establishment of a
Medical Campus District (MC) may be accompanied by all other discretionary
requests, such as subdivision review, in order to minimize review
periods.
Authority. Authority is given to the Plan Commission to combine separate
permit applications into one application for the convenience of the
applicant and the City; however, individual permit fees shall apply.
Criteria for review. Approval of the Campus Master Plan
will be based on the degree to which it meets the intent of the Medical
Campus District; implements the goals of the Comprehensive Plan; and
reflects adopted neighborhood, corridor, or special area plans adjacent
to district boundaries.
Following the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall review the
application and recommend approval, conditional approval, or denial
of the Medical Campus District and shall transmit the application
along with its recommendations to the Common Council.
Following receipt of the Plan Commission's recommendation, the Common
Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or deny the
Medical Campus District.
Recording of requirements. The applicant shall record
with the Office of the La Crosse County Register of Deeds the legal
description of the Medical Campus District and the conditions of approval
which shall run with the land if any additional conditions are added
to the Campus Master Plan. Said conditions shall not lapse or be waived
as a result of any subsequent change in ownership or tenancy. Said
conditions shall be deemed to be part of the building permit issued
for any use or structure in the MC District.
Stop work. If after the approval of the MC District,
any portion of the approved conditions or plans are not met, the Planning,
Engineering, Inspection and/or Fire Departments may stop further construction
of the development by posting a stop-work order and providing the
applicant with written notice by certified mail within two working
days of the stop-work order. Construction shall be halted until such
time as the applicant has made the necessary corrections to comply
with the approved plans.
Campus Master Plans approved as part of the rezoning to Medical Campus
District shall be effective for 10 years and require a full update
on or before the end of year eight and every five years thereafter.
It is expected that Campus Master Plans will identify building locations and maximum heights, but are not required to include detailed designs of each building. Building design review will be conducted according to site plan review procedures identified in Section 13.05.21.
A request for a minor amendment shall be sought when there is a change to the approved Campus Master Plan or an update is required pursuant to Section 13.05.42.
An amendment shall be classified as a minor amendment if no substantive
changes are proposed. Substantive change shall be determined by the
Zoning Administrator based on the following factors:
Pre-application meeting. A pre-application meeting pursuant to Section 13.05.12D is suggested prior to submitting a MC Campus Master Plan Minor Amendment application.
Determination of amendment type. The Zoning Administrator
shall determine whether the amendment proposed is a minor or major
amendment. An application deemed to be a major amendment shall follow
the procedures set forth in the major amendment section.
Criteria for review. In considering a minor amendment,
the Zoning Administrator shall consider the same criteria as used
in establishing the Medical Campus District.
Administrative review. When the application is reviewed
by the Planning Department, the application will be granted, denied
or referred for additional review and/or request for more information.
Recording of requirements. The applicant shall record
with the Office of the La Crosse County Register of Deeds the legal
description of the Medical Campus District and the conditions of approval
which shall run with the land if any additional conditions are added
to the Campus Master Plan. Said conditions shall not lapse or be waived
as a result of any subsequent change in ownership or tenancy. Said
conditions shall be deemed to be part of the building permit issued
for any use or structure in the MC District.
Stop work. If after the approval of the MC District,
any portion of the approved conditions or plans are not met, the Planning,
Engineering, Inspection and/or Fire Departments may stop further construction
of the development by posting a stop-work order and providing the
applicant with written notice by certified mail within two working
days of the stop-work order. Construction shall be halted until such
time as the applicant has made the necessary corrections to comply
with the approved plans.
A request for a major amendment shall be sought when there is a change to the approved Campus Master Plan or an update is required pursuant to Section 13.05.42.
An amendment shall be classified as a major amendment if substantive
changes are proposed. Substantive change shall be determined by the
Zoning Administrator based on the following factors:
Pre-application meeting. A pre-application meeting pursuant to Section 13.05.12D is required prior to submitting a MC Campus Master Plan major amendment application.
Criteria for review. In considering a major amendment,
the Zoning Administrator shall consider the same criteria as used
in establishing the Medical Campus District.
Following the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall review
the application and recommend approval, conditional approval, or denial
of the Major Amendment and shall transmit the application along with
its recommendations to the Common Council.
Following receipt of the Plan Commission's recommendation, the
Common Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or
deny the major amendment.
Recording of requirements. The applicant shall record
with the Office of the La Crosse County Register of Deeds the legal
description of the Medical Campus District and the conditions of approval
which shall run with the land if any additional conditions are added
to the Campus Master Plan. Said conditions shall not lapse or be waived
as a result of any subsequent change in ownership or tenancy. Said
conditions shall be deemed to be part of the building permit issued
for any use or structure in the MC District.
Stop work. If after the approval of the MC District,
any portion of the approved conditions or plans are not met, the Planning,
Engineering, Inspection and/or Fire Departments may stop further construction
of the development by posting a stop-work order and providing the
applicant with written notice by certified mail within two working
days of the stop-work order. Construction shall be halted until such
time as the applicant has made the necessary corrections to comply
with the approved plans.
Applicability. Subject to § 66.0217, Wis.
Stats., as may be amended, an applicant may request to annex land
into the City of Onalaska, provided that the land is contiguous to
the City's municipal boundary.
Submission. The application for anexation shall be filed on a state-designated form and follow the standards set forth in Section 13.05.12C and Table 13.05.11-1.
The Zoning Administrator shall provide copies of the application
to the applicable county and state agencies which shall have the opportunity
to comment on the application.
Criteria for review. The City should approve applications
for Annexation into the City of Onalaska only when meeting the following
utilities and community facilities criteria, or if other important
community goals are met:
The area proposed for annexation has access to or can be easily
connected to areas already served by the City, thereby allowing efficient
delivery of services, facilities and utilities.
All public improvements, both off-site and on-site, necessary
to serve the annexation area can be constructed and financed in accordance
with City standards and policies, and in accordance with the goals
and objectives within the Comprehensive Plan.
The annexation area can be developed in a timely manner so that
the City does not invest in development costs without the timely return
of necessary fees and taxes.
The increased tax base and overall benefits to the City of approving
the annexation outweigh the actual financial impact on the community
for providing police, fire, road maintenance and other public improvements
and services to the annexation area.
Following the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall review
the application and recommend approval, conditional approval, or denial
of the annexation and shall transmit the application along with its
recommendations to the Common Council.
Following receipt of the Plan Commission's recommendation, the
Common Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally, or
deny the annexation application.
If an application for annexation has been denied by the Council,
no person may again apply for the annexation of that parcel until
the expiration of one year after the previous denial.
Such restriction shall not be applicable if the subsequent annexation
is premised upon a proposed development and/or addresses the previously
expressed concerns of the Plan Commission.
Any request for annexation within the one-year limit shall be
initially reviewed by the Plan Commission for compliance with this
subsection. After such review, the Plan Commission shall determine
whether a public hearing can be set for consideration of the application.
A protest against annexation. In the event of
protest against annexation, it shall result in the need for a 3/4
vote of the full Common Council membership for such annexation to
be adopted.
The Common Council may change or add to the Official Map so as to
establish the exterior lines of planned streets, highways, railroad
rights-of-way and parkway corridors.
Following the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall review
the application and recommend approval, conditional approval, or denial
of the map amendment and shall transmit the application along with
its recommendations to the Common Council.