The district height limitations stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be exceeded, but such modifications shall be in accord with the following:
A. 
Architectural projections such as spires, belfries, parapet walls, cupolas, domes, flues, and chimneys, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
B. 
Special structures, such as elevator penthouses, gas tanks, grain elevators, scenery lofts, radio and television receiving antennas, manufacturing equipment and necessary mechanical appurtenances, cooling towers, fire towers, substations, and smokestacks, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
C. 
Essential services, such as utilities, water towers, electric power, and communications transmission lines, are exempt from the height limitations of this chapter.
D. 
Communications structures, such as radio and television transmission and relay towers, aerials, and observation towers, shall not exceed in height three times their distance from the nearest lot line.
E. 
Agricultural structures, such as barns, silos, and windmills, shall not exceed in height twice their distance from the nearest lot line.
F. 
Public or semipublic facilities, such as schools, churches, hospitals, monuments, sanitariums, libraries, government offices, and stations, may be erected to a height of 60 feet, provided all required yards are increased not less than one foot from each foot the structure exceeds the district's maximum height requirement.
The yard requirements stipulated elsewhere in this chapter may be modified as follows:
A. 
Uncovered stairs, landings, and fire escapes may project into any yard but not to exceed six feet and not closer than three feet to any lot line.
B. 
Architectural projections, such as chimneys, flues, sills, eaves, belt courses, and ornaments, may project into any required yard, but such projection shall not exceed two feet.
C. 
Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts, but shall not in any case exceed a height of six feet, and shall not be closer than two feet to any public right-of-way.
D. 
Security fences are permitted on the property lines in all districts except residential districts, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing.
E. 
Accessory uses and detached accessory structures are permitted in the rear yard only, except that decks and fences are permitted in side yards subject to compliance with all setback and other requirements of this chapter. Off-street parking is permitted in all yards of the B-2 and B-3 Business Districts, but shall not be closer than 25 feet to any public right-of-way.
[Amended 11-15-2011]
F. 
Essential services, utilities, electric power, and communications transmission lines are exempt from the yard and distance requirements of this chapter. Landscaping and vegetation are exempt from the yard requirements of this chapter.
G. 
Sidewalks, driveway and retaining walls shall not be located closer than five feet to any lot line in all districts, unless approved by the Town Board. Driveway approaches and culverts shall be installed in the road right-of-way and/or designated easement area and shall not extend beyond the perpendicular property line extension.
[Amended 7-16-2019 by Ord. No. 07162019]
Additions in the street yard of existing structures shall not project beyond the average of the existing street yards on the abutting lots or parcels.
The required street yards may be decreased in any residential or business districts to the average of the existing street yards of the abutting structures on each side but in no case shall the street yard be less than 15 feet in any residential district and five feet in any business district.
The setback requirements in each district shall be modified so as to provide that the minimum setbacks for any district shall be the greatest distance from the lot line as set forth in each district or:
A. 
All state highways: a setback of 75 feet from the center of the road or 42 feet from the lot line, whichever is greater.
[Amended 2015]
B. 
All county roads, Town roads and highways on the Official Map of the City of Sheboygan or the Town of Sheboygan: a setback of 60 feet from the center of the road or 30 feet from the lot line, whichever is greater.
[Amended 2015]
C. 
Where the location of two or more highways of different classifications are coincidental, the greater setback shall apply.
D. 
Where easements exist for the purpose of access to other properties, setbacks shall be determined from the edge of easement and not the property line; on all other easements, setbacks shall be determined from the property line.
The setback requirements for each corner lot shall not be less than 30 feet from each existing or planned street right-of-way unless greater restrictions apply.
[Added 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 7-2003/04]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DECORATIVE FENCE
A fence used for ornamental rather than privacy or containment purposes.
FENCE
A vertical screen device used to provide privacy or containment.
RESIDENTIAL FENCE
A fence permitted in residential districts.
SECURITY FENCE
A fence in all districts except residential districts.
B. 
Permit required. No fence, except decorative fences, shall be erected unless a permit has first been obtained by the owner from the Town Clerk. A permit is not required for painting, maintenance, or repair or replacement of fewer than 16 lineal feet of a fence.
C. 
Permit fee. A fee as established by the Town Board shall be charged for each permit issued under the provisions of this section.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. III)]
D. 
Construction generally. All fences shall be constructed of sound and suitable material, and shall be so constructed as to present a neat and sightly appearance. Acceptable materials for residential fence construction include wood, stone, brick, wrought iron, chain link, and woven wire. No barbed wire, razor wire or single wire fences are permitted in residential districts. No aboveground electrical or battery-operated fences of any kind are permitted in residential districts.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 2012/2013]
E. 
Height and yard regulations.
(1) 
Residential fences shall not exceed a height of six feet and shall not be closer than two feet to any public right-of-way. Residential fences shall be permitted in rear and side yards only. Decorative fences shall be permitted in all yards.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord. No. 2012/2013]
(2) 
Security fences shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall not be located closer than two feet to any public right-of-way and shall be of an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing.
(3) 
Decorative fences shall not exceed three feet in height and shall not be located closer than two feet to any public right-of-way, and shall not be placed in any manner which presents a hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic on any public or private right-of-way, and shall be permitted in any yard.
F. 
Maintenance. All fences shall be kept in good repair.