Town of Ledgeview, WI Article VIII R-3 Multiple-Family District

§ 135-55 Applicability of regulations.

The following regulations shall apply in R-3 Districts.

§ 135-56 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses shall be as follows:

A. Multiple-family dwellings.

B. Parks, trails and playgrounds.

C. Dwellings existing as of the date of adoption of Ordinance No. 2007-010.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 2007-010 was adopted 6-4-2007.

§ 135-57 Permitted accessory uses.

Permitted accessory uses shall be as follows:

A. Town structures.

B. Home occupations, as defined in § 135-8, Definitions.

C. Private garages, carports and driveways.

D. Satellite dish antennas not to exceed 38 inches in diameter.

E. Transmission lines, telephone and cable lines and public utility installations to service the area.

F. Temporary buildings, trailers, equipment and signs necessary for construction purposes and the temporary storage of building materials and equipment for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.

§ 135-58 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses shall be as follows:

A. Bed-and-breakfast establishments.

B. Cemeteries.

C. Tool houses, sheds and other similar buildings used for the storage of common personal supplies.

D. Public recreational and community center buildings and grounds.

E. Community living arrangements having a capacity for eight or fewer persons being served by the program, licensed and operated under the authority of the Department of Health and Family Services in accordance with § 62.23(7)(i), Wis. Stats.

F. Community living arrangements having a capacity for nine to 15 persons being served by the program, licensed and operated under the authority of the Department of Health and Family Services, are permitted as a conditional use in accordance with § 62.23(7)(i), Wis. Stats.

G. Community living arrangements having a capacity for 16 or more persons served by the program, licensed and operated under the authority of the Department of Health and Family Services in accordance with § 62.23(7)(i), Wis. Stats.

H. Post offices and other governmental facilities.

I. Artificial lakes.

J. Swimming pools.

§ 135-59 Lot requirements.

Lot requirements are as follows:

A. Multiple-family dwelling, area:

(1) Three-family: 16,000 square feet.

(2) Four-family: 18,000 square feet.

(3) Five-family: 22,400 square feet and 4,400 additional square feet per dwelling unit beyond the initial four units.

B. Zoning lot frontage: 100 feet minimum. Such minimum lot frontage may be measured at the building setback line if said lot is located on the outer radius of a street, such as a cul-de-sac. In no case shall the lot frontage measured at the right-of-way line of a cul-de-sac or curved street be less than 85 feet.

C. Lot width: 100 feet minimum.

D. Greenspace requirement. Buildings, accessory buildings (including garages) and parking areas shall cover no more than 50% of the total lot area.

§ 135-60 Height regulations.

Height regulations shall be as follows:

A. All structures: 35 feet maximum, except as provided § 135-13, Height regulations.

§ 135-61 Building setbacks.

Building setbacks shall be as follows:

A. Lots with curb and gutter.

	Building Setback (in feet)*
	Principal Structure	Accessory Building
Front yard	30 minimum from right-of-way	30 minimum from right-of-way
Side yard	10 minimum each side	10 minimum
Rear yard	25 minimum	10 minimum
Corner side	30 minimum from right-of-way	30 minimum from right-of-way

NOTES:
*	Exception: In the case of a corner lot, the rear lot line building setback for open (nonroofed) decks and swimming pools shall be reduced from 25 feet to 15 feet.

B. Lots without curb and gutter.

	Building Setback (in feet)
	Principal Structure	Accessory Building
Front yard	35 minimum from right-of-way	35 minimum from right-of-way
Corner side	35 minimum from right-of-way	35 minimum from right-of-way

§ 135-62 Building size.

A. A multifamily building must contain the following minimum floor area:

Number of Bedrooms	Minimum Floor Area (square feet)
1	750
2	850
3 or more	1,000, plus 200 for each additional bedroom over 3

B. In addition to such main building, the premises must include a one-car or more enclosed garage, either attached or detached to such main building for each unit.

§ 135-63 Accessory buildings.

A. Accessory uses shall conform to district requirements and those set forth in § 135-11, Building and use restrictions.

B. Accessory buildings, not including detached garages, shall not exceed 900 square feet in size or 30% of buildable rear yard.

§ 135-64 (Reserved)

§ 135-65 Parking.

Parking shall conform to the requirements as set forth in Article XXI, Parking Requirements.

§ 135-66 Number of structures.

A. Only one principal structure shall be located on a lot.

B. Only one accessory building or structure shall be located on a lot, except that a swimming pool or deck not attached to the main structure by use of a deck shall not be considered in the count.

C. Accessory buildings shall not be established, nor shall construction begin on any accessory building, prior to the establishment of the principal structure.

D. Buildings shall be kept in good repair and structurally sound. Outside appearance shall be maintained in accordance with originally approved appearance and design.