The area located within the jurisdiction of this chapter (see §
325-16) is hereby divided into zoning districts of such number and community character as are necessary to achieve compatibility of land uses within each district, to implement the officially adopted Village of Cottage Grove Comprehensive Plan and to achieve the other purposes of this chapter (see §§
325-2 and
325-3).
[Amended 10-18-2004 by Ord. No. 12-2005; 8-6-2012 by Ord. No.
07-2012]
For the purpose of this chapter, all areas within the jurisdiction of this chapter (see §
325-16) are hereby divided into the following standard zoning districts and standard zoning district categories (listed in underlined text), which shall be designated as follows:
Agricultural district:
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Rural Holding (RH) District
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Residential districts:
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Single-Family Residential-4 (SR-4) District
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Two-Family Residential-8 (TR-8) District
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Historic Residential-9 (HR-9) District
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Multifamily Residential-10 (MR-10) District
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Multifamily Residential-12 (MR-12) District
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Office districts:
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Neighborhood Office (NO) District
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Planned Office (PO) District
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Commercial districts:
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Neighborhood Business (NB) District
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Planned Business (PB) District
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Central Business (CB) District
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Industrial districts:
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Planned Industrial (PI) District
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General Industrial (GI) District
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Heavy Industrial (HI) District
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Planned unit development districts:
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Planned Unit Development District [year-order
of approval in that year, e.g.: (PUD 97-2)]
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Natural resource protection districts:
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Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District
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Drainageway Overlay Zoning District
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Woodland Overlay Zoning District
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Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District
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Parks and Open Space District
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Standard zoning districts established by this
chapter are shown on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Cottage
Grove, which together with all explanatory materials thereon, is hereby
made part of this chapter.
The following rules shall be used to determine
the precise location of any zoning district boundary shown on the
Official Zoning Map of the Village of Cottage Grove:
A. Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately
following the limits of any city, village, town or county boundary
shall be construed as following such limits.
B. Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately
following streets or railroad lines shall be construed as following
the center line of such streets or railroad lines.
C. Zoning district boundary lines shown as following
or approximately following platted lot lines or other property lines
as shown on the Village of Cottage Grove or County of Dane Tax Maps
shall be construed as following such lines.
D. Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately
following the center lines of streams, rivers or other continuously
flowing watercourses shall be construed as following the channel center
lines of such watercourses, and, in the event of a natural change
in the location of such streams, rivers or other watercourses, the
zoning district boundary shall be construed as moving with the channel
center line.
E. Zoning district boundaries shown as following or approximately
following ridgelines or watershed boundaries shall be construed as
following such lines.
F. Zoning district boundaries shown as separated from any of the features listed in Subsections
A through
E above shall be construed to be at such distances therefrom as are shown on the Official Zoning Map.
G. Where any uncertainty exists as to the exact location
of a zoning district boundary line, as shown on the Official Zoning
Map, the location of the line shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator.
[Added 8-6-2012 by Ord. No. 07-2012]
A. Parks and Open Space District.
(1) Description and purpose.
(a)
This district is intended to permit larger scale parks, recreational facilities, and conservancy areas on public lands within the Village, which serve the community at large. Such areas may also be subject to natural resource protection overlays per §
325-44.
(b)
Rationale. This district is intended to provide a location for
publicly owned parks and open space land uses.
(2) List of allowable principal land uses (per Article
IV).
(a)
Principal land uses permitted by right (per §
325-20A).
[1]
Passive outdoor public recreation.
[2]
Active outdoor public recreation.
[4]
Indoor institutional, for parks and open spaces sized 10 acres
or larger.
[5]
Public service and utilities.
(b)
Principal land uses permitted as conditional use (per §
325-20B).
[3]
Indoor institutional, for parks and open spaces sized less than
10 acres.
(3) List of allowable accessory land uses (per §
325-20C).
(a)
Accessory land uses permitted by right.
[5] Ground-mounted solar energy collection system.
[Added 6-21-2021 by Ord. No. 05-2021]
[6] Roof-mounted solar energy collection system.
[Added 6-21-2021 by Ord. No. 05-2021]
[7] Canopy-mounted solar energy collection system.
[Added 6-21-2021 by Ord. No. 05-2021]
(b)
Accessory land uses permitted as conditional use.
(4) List of allowable temporary land uses (per §
325-20D).
(a)
General temporary outdoor sales.
(c)
Contractor's project office.
(d)
Contractor's on-site equipment storage facility.
(f)
Seasonal outdoor sales of farm products.
(5) Regulations applicable to all uses.
(a)
Landscaping regulations (see Article
V).
(b)
Performance standards (see Article
VI).
(c)
Signage regulations (see Article
VII).
(6) Regulations applicable to residential uses.
(7) Regulations applicable to nonresidential uses.
(a)
Nonresidential intensity requirements.
[1]
Maximum number of floors: two.
[2]
Minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR): not applicable.
[3]
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR): not applicable.
[4]
Minimum lot area (MLA): not applicable.
[5]
Maximum building size (MBS): not applicable.
(b)
Nonresidential bulk requirements.
[1]
Minimum lot area: not applicable.
[2]
Minimum lot width: not applicable.
[3]
Minimum street frontage: not applicable.
[4]
Minimum setbacks:
[a] Building to front or side street lot line: 25 feet;
40 feet for a lot adjacent to a county highway with an officially
mapped right-of-way equal to or exceeding 100 feet.
[Amended 3-20-2023 by Ord. No. 01-2023]
[b] Building to residential side lot line: See setbacks to residential properties per specific land use in §
325-49.
[c] Building to residential rear lot line: See setbacks to residential properties per specific land use in §
325-49.
[d] Building to nonresidential side lot line: eight
feet.
[e] Building to nonresidential rear lot line: 30 feet.
[f] Side lot line to accessory structure: three feet
from property line, five feet from alley.
[g] Rear lot line to accessory structure: three feet
from property line, five feet from alley.
[5]
Required bufferyard: not applicable.
[6]
Minimum paved surface setback: five feet from side or rear,
10 feet from street.
[7]
Minimum building separation: 16 feet.
[8]
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
[9]
Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required: see parking requirements per specific land use in §
325-49.
[Added 10-18-2004 by Ord. No. 12-2005]
The purpose of this section is to set forth the requirements for the mandatory protection of natural resources and permanently protected green space areas within the jurisdiction of this chapter (see §
325-16). In part, the provisions of this section are designed to ensure the implementation of the Village of Cottage Grove Comprehensive Master Plan, the environmental protection element of the Dane County Environmental Corridor Protection Program, and State of Wisconsin Statutes. This section contains the standards which govern the protection, disturbance, and mitigation of disruption of all natural resource and other permanently protected green space areas. The provisions of this section are intended to supplement those of the Village of Cottage Grove, Dane County, the State of Wisconsin, and the federal government of the United States which pertain to natural resource protection. Prior to using the provisions of this section to determine the permitted disruption of such areas, the requirements provided below should be reviewed. This section recognizes the important and diverse benefits which natural resource features provide in terms of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. Each of the following sections is oriented to each natural resource type, and is designed to accomplish several objectives: (1) First, a definition of the natural resource is provided. (2) Second, the specific purposes of the protective regulations governing each natural resource type are provided. (3) Third, the required method of identifying and determining the boundaries of the natural resource area is given. (4) Fourth, mandatory protection requirements are identified.
NOTE: Protection requirements for specific land
uses and natural resource types designed to minimize disruption of
natural resource functions are presented in Subsection H.
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A. Lakeshore Overlay Zoning District.
(1) Definition. Lakeshores are the land margins of navigable
waters which are identified as "lakes and other water bodies" as shown
on Environmental Corridors Composite Maps for the Village of Cottage
Grove and its environs, prepared by the DCRPC and successor agency(ies)
or, in the absence of these maps, on the USGS 7.5 minute series. The
boundary of such features shall be defined by detailed on-site investigation
and survey as part of the site plan review or land division process.
Lakeshores are all areas within 100 feet of the ordinary high water
mark of such features, Decorative water features shall not be considered
"navigable waters" for the purposes of this section. This meaning
of "lakeshores" shall remain distinct from the meaning of the term
as employed by the State of Wisconsin Statutes and the DNR.
(2) Purpose of lakeshore protection requirements. Lakeshores
serve to protect land/water margins from erosion due to site disruption.
Because of regular contact with wave action, currants, and runoff,
such areas are highly susceptible to continuous and, in some cases,
rapid erosion. Lakeshore protection also provides a natural vegetation
buffer which serves to reduce water velocities and wave energy, and
filters significant amounts of water-borne pollutants and sediments.
Lakeshores also promote infiltration and groundwater recharging, and
provide a unique habitat at the land/water margin.
(3) Determination of lakeshore boundaries. General lakeshore boundaries are depicted on the Official Zoning Map. Upon the proposal of development activity on any property which contains a lakeshore depicted on the Official Zoning Map, the petitioner shall prepare a detailed site analysis per the requirements of §
325-112. This analysis shalt depict the location of all lakeshore areas on the subject property as related to the provisions of Subsection
A(1), above.
(4) Mandatory lakeshore protection requirements. With the exception of the activities permitted below, lakeshores shall remain in an undisturbed state, except for a view access corridor of 30 feet for every full 100 feet of shoreline frontage and the land uses permitted in Subsection
H.
B. Drainageway Overlay Zoning District.
(1) Definition. Drainageways are non-navigable, aboveground
watercourses, detention basins and/or their environs which are identified
by the presence of one or more of the following:
(a)
All areas within 75 feet of the ordinary high
water mark of a "perennial stream" as shown on Environmental Corridors
Composite Maps for the Village of Cottage Grove and its environs,
prepared by the DCRPC and successor agency(ies) or, in the absence
of these maps, on the USGS 7.5 minute series. The boundary of such
features shall be defined) by detailed on-site investigation and survey
as part of the site plan review or land division process.
(b)
All areas within 50 feet of the ordinary high
water mark of an "intermittent stream" or "open channel drainageway"
as shown on Environmental Corridors Composite Maps for the Village
of Cottage Grove and its environs, prepared by the DCRPC and successor
agency(ies).
(2) Purpose of drainageway protection requirements. Drainageways
serve in the transporting of surface runoff to downstream areas. As
such, drainageways serve to carry surface waters, supplement floodplain,
wetland, and lakeshore water storage functions in heavy storm or melt
events, filter water-borne pollutants and sediments, promote infiltration
and groundwater recharging, and provide a unique habitat at the land/water
margin. Drainageway protection requirements preserve each of these
functions as well as greatly reduce the potential for soil erosion
along drainageways by protecting vegetative groundcover in areas which
are susceptible to variable runoff flows and moderate to rapid water
movement.
(3) Determination of drainageway boundaries. General drainageway boundaries are depicted on the Official Zoning Map. Upon the proposal of development activity on any property which contains a drainageway depicted on the Official Zoning Map, the petitioner shall prepare a detailed site analysis per the requirements of §
325-112. This analysis shall depict the location of all drainageway areas on the subject property as related to the provisions of Subsection
B(1) above.
(4) Mandatory drainageway protection requirements. Drainageways shall retrain in an undisturbed state except for the land uses permitted in Subsection
H. Vegetation clearing to maintain drainageway functions is permitted with the written approval of the Director of Public Works. All areas designated as drainageways shall be located within a public easement or dedication for maintenance purposes to preserve proper drainage flow.
C. Woodland Overlay Zoning District.
(1) Definition. Woodlands are areas of trees whose combined
canopies cover a minimum of 80% of an area of one acre or more, as
shown on Environmental Corridors Composite Maps for the Village of
Cottage Grove and its environs, prepared by the DCRPC and successor
agency(ies) or, in the absence of those maps, on the USGS 7.5 minute
series. The boundary of such features shall be defined by detailed
on-site investigation and survey as part of the site plan review or
land division process.
(2) Purpose of woodland protection requirements. Woodlands
provide a wide variety of environmental functions. These include atmospheric
benefits such as removing air-borne pollutants, carbon dioxide uptake,
oxygen production, and evapotranspiration returns. Water quality benefits
include substantial nutrient uptake rates (particularly for nitrogen
and phosphorus) and surface runoff reduction in terms of both volumes
and velocities. Woodlands provide unique wildlife habitats and food
sources. Woodlands are excellent soil stabilizers, greatly reducing
runoff-related soil erosion. Woodlands also serve to reduce wind velocities
which further reduce soil erosion. Finally, under proper management
techniques, woodlands serve as regenerative fuel sources.
(3) Determination of woodland boundaries. General woodland boundaries are depicted on the Official Zoning Map. Upon the proposal of development activity on any property which contains a woodland depicted on the Official Zoning Map, the petitioner shall prepare a detailed site analysis per the requirements of §
325-112. This analysis shall depict the location of all woodland areas on the subject property as related to the provisions of Subsection
C(1) above.
(4) Mandatory woodland protection requirements. Woodlands shall remain in an undisturbed state except for the land uses permitted in Subsection
H and areas subject to the following mitigation requirements. Selective cutting operations are permitted by right in all woodland areas (per the requirements of Subsection
H). Clear cutting is permitted as a conditional use in all woodland areas (per the requirements of Subsection
H).
D. Steep Slope Overlay Zoning District.
(1) Definition. Steep slopes are areas which contain a
gradient of 12% or greater (equivalent to a ten-foot elevation change
in a distance of 83 feet or less), as shown on environmental Corridors
Composite Maps for the Village of Cottage Grove and its environs,
prepared by the DCRPC and successor agency(ies) or, in the absence
of these maps, on the USGS 7.5 minute series. The boundary of such
features shall be defined by detailed on-site investigation and survey
as part of the site plan review or land division process.
(2) Purpose of steep slope protection requirements. Steep
slopes are particularly susceptible to damage resulting from site
disruption, primarily related to soil erosion. Such damage is likely
to spread to areas which were not originally disturbed. Such erosion
reduces the productivity of the soil, results in exacerbated erosion
downhill, and results in increased sedimentation in drainageways,
wetlands, streams, ponds and lakes. Beyond adversely affecting the
environmental functions at these resources areas, such sedimentation
also increases flood hazards by reducing the floodwater storage capacity
of hydrological system components, thus elevating the flood level
of the drainage system in affected areas. Beyond these threats to
the public safety, disruption of steep slopes also increases the likelihood
of slippage and slumping, unstable soil movements which may threaten
adjacent properties, buildings, and public facilities such as roads
and utilities.
(3) Determination of steep slope boundaries. General steep slope boundaries are depicted on the Official Zoning Map. Upon the proposal of development activity on any property which contains a steep slope depicted on the Official Zoning Map, the petitioner shall prepare a detailed site analysis per the requirements of §
325-112. This analysis shall depict the location of all steep slope areas on the subject property as related to the provisions of Subsection
D(1), above.
(4) Mandatory steep slope protection requirements. Steep slopes shall remain in an undisturbed state except for the land uses permitted in Subsection
H.
G. Other permanently protected open space.
(1) Definition. Areas designated on land divisions, site
plans, and/or as described in easements and deed restrictions that
are permanently restricted only for open space related uses and activities.
Examples include community gardens, community greens, private playground
areas, or other open space areas designated by site plan, land division,
or easements. Such areas may or may not overlap with designated environmental
corridors or other protected natural resource areas.
(2) Purpose of permanently protected open space requirements
to ensure that such areas remain undeveloped as permanently protected
open space.
(3) Determination of permanently protected open space
boundaries. Protected open space boundaries are depleted on the approved
development plan.
(4) Mandatory permanently protected open space requirements.
Passive outdoor recreation, active outdoor recreation, outdoor institutional,
lawn care (mow-feed-seed-weed), golf course, and any other permitted
temporary use are permitted in permanently protected open space. Drainage
structures, filling, septic systems, utility lines and related facilities,
piers, and wharves are conditional uses in this category.
H. Natural resource disruption and required mitigation
standards. For all land uses, disruption to natural resource areas
shall comply with the requirements of this subsection pertaining to
drainage, grading and erosion control. All land uses located within
permanent green space areas shall comply with the following:
(1) Cultivation.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use in:
[1]
Other permanently protected green space areas.
Permitted only if designated on the submitted site plan and/or the
recorded plat or certified survey as an "Area which may be used for
cultivation."
(2) Animal husbandry: not permitted.
(3) Intensive agriculture: not permitted.
(4) Selective cutting.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: Woodland; other
permanently protected green space areas.
(5) Clear-cutting: not permitted.
(6) Passive outdoor public recreational area.
(a)
Permitted by right in:
[1]
All permanently protected green space areas.
[2]
Limited to a twenty-foot-wide area in permanently
protected natural resource areas. Permitted in other permanently protected
green space areas without restriction.
[3]
Non-native vegetation shall not be permitted
to spread into permanently protected natural resource areas beyond
said twenty-foot-wide area.
(7) Active outdoor public recreational area.
(a)
Permitted by right: other permanently protected
green space areas.
(b)
Permitted as a conditional use: other permanently
protected green space areas.
(11)
Any permitted temporary use.
(a)
Permitted by right: other permanently protected
green space areas.
(12)
Drainage structure.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; woodland; steep slope; other permanently protected green
space areas.
(13)
Filling.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; woodland; steep slope; other permanently protected green
space areas.
(14)
Septic systems.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: other permanently
protected green space areas.
(15)
Road, bridge.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; woodland; steep slope; other permanently protected green
space areas.
(16)
Utility lines and related facilities.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; woodland; steep slope; other permanently protected green
space areas.
(17)
Piers and wharves.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; woodland; steep slope; other permanently protected green
space areas.
(18)
Fences.
(a)
Permitted as a conditional use: drainageway;
lakeshore; other permanently protected green space areas.
(b)
Permitted by right: woodland; steep slope.
Table 325-43H
Land Uses Permitted in Natural Resources
Overlay Districts and in Other Permanent Green Space Areas
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Type of Natural Resource Overlay District
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Other Permanent Green Space
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Land Use
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Drainageway
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Lakeshore
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Woodland
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Steep Slope
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Other Permanent Green Space
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C
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C
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C
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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P
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Lawn care (mow-feed-seed-weed) [§ 325-49G(20)]
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C
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C
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C
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C
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P
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Golf course
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C
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C
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C
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C
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P
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Any permitted temporary use
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P, T
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Drainage structure
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C
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Filling
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C
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Septic system
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C
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Road, bridge
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C
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Utility lines and related facilities
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C
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Piers and wharves
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C
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C
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C
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C
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C
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Fences
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C
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C
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P
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P
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C
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Notes:
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C: Permitted as a conditional use per § 325-43.
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T: Permitted as a temporary use per § 325-43.
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