[Amended 8-22-2017 by Ord. No. 777; 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 793]
For the purpose of promoting compatible development, stability of property values, and to prevent impairment or depreciation of property values, no person shall commence any use or erect or alter any structure, except an accessory storage shed not exceeding 144 square feet or an accessory replacement deck identical in size to the existing deck or a new deck not plainly visible from a public street, without first obtaining the approval of detailed site and architectural plans as set forth in this section.
A. 
The Architectural Review Board, established under § 72-2 of the Code of the Village of Saukville, shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, and utilization of landscaping and open space as deemed appropriate for all development in the A-1 Agricultural District and the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Residential Districts.
B. 
The Plan Commission, established under § 8-2 of the Code of the Village of Saukville, shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading areas, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, and utilization of landscaping and open space as deemed appropriate for all development in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 Business Districts, and the I-1 Institutional and P-1 Park District and R-5 Multifamily Residential District and the RC Residential Condominium District.
C. 
The Industrial Review Committee, established under § 8-6 of the Code of the Village of Saukville, shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading areas, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, and utilization of landscaping and open space as deemed appropriate for all development in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts and the B-P Business Park District.
D. 
The Community Development Authority, identified under § 46-3C(1)(c) of the Code of the Village of Saukville, and created by the Village of Saukville through the adoption of Resolution No. 603, dated October 1, 1991, shall jointly review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading areas, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, and utilization of landscaping and open space as deemed appropriate for all development in the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts and the B-P Business Park District. Additionally, and from time to time as Village needs require, the Community Development Authority shall recommend establishment of special districts to the Village Board for the purpose of economic development, redevelopment, housing development, and/or blight elimination within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Saukville, and the Community Development Authority shall be considered the reviewing body, in collaboration with the Plan Commission where applicable, and development manager of such special district activities.
[Amended 4-6-2016 by Ord. No. 761]
To implement and define criteria for the purposes set forth in § 205-95, the following principles are established to apply to all new privately owned structures and uses and to changes or additions to existing privately owned structures and uses.
A. 
No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is of such unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.
B. 
No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is so identical with those adjoining as to create excessive monotony or drabness.
C. 
No building shall be permitted where any facade exposed to the public way is not constructed or faced with a finished material which is aesthetically compatible with neighboring facades and presents an attractive appearance to the public and surrounding properties. A minimum of 50% of each such facade shall be finished in brick or decorative masonry material, except where the building style requires a different material and except for condominium residential buildings having four or fewer condominium units. No metal-faced building shall be constructed in a residential or business district. Aluminum siding which has the appearance of wood siding or other compatible material may, however, be permitted.
[Amended 5-3-2016 by Ord. No. 764]
D. 
The facade of a manufacturing building which faces upon a street right-of-way shall be finished with an aesthetically pleasing material. A minimum of 50% of a facade facing a street shall be finished with brick or decorative masonry material. Such masonry facing shall extend for a distance of 10 feet along the sides of the structure. Manufacturing structures on corner lots shall have the required masonry siding on the facade facing each street.
E. 
No building in a manufacturing district shall have an unfinished floor (dirt or gravel) unless the Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority waives the requirement for a hard-surfaced floor.
F. 
No outdoor storage of equipment, materials, or products shall be permitted in a street yard, and all outdoor storage shall be screened from view by a solid fence or landscape screen approved by the Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority. Limited product display in the street yard may be permitted by the Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority.
G. 
No overhead door or loading dock in a manufacturing district shall be located on the front of the building.
H. 
No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in that area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.
I. 
No building or use shall be permitted that would have a negative impact on the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions in the Village.
J. 
Buildings and uses shall maintain existing topography, drainage patterns, and vegetative cover insofar as is practical. The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, or Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority may require that drainage easements be executed.
K. 
Buildings and uses shall provide for safe traffic circulation and safe driveway locations.
L. 
Buildings and uses shall provide adequate parking and loading areas.
M. 
Buildings and uses shall be provided with adequate public services as approved by the appropriate utility.
N. 
Buildings and uses shall make appropriate use of open spaces, and the Architectural Review Board, Village Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority shall require appropriate landscaping and planting screens.
O. 
Buildings and uses shall provide for landscaped areas not to be less than 10% of the gross lot area.
Plan data shall be submitted to the Building Inspector who shall transmit all applications and their accompanying plans to the Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, or Industrial Review Committee for their review. Plan data to be submitted with all plan review applications shall include the following:
A. 
Site plan drawn to a recognized engineering scale.
B. 
Name of project noted.
C. 
Owner's and/or developer's names and addresses noted.
D. 
Architect's and/or engineer's names and addresses noted.
E. 
Date of plan submittal.
F. 
Scale of drawing noted on plan.
G. 
Existing and proposed topography shown at a contour interval of not less than two feet.
H. 
The characteristics of soils related to contemplated specific uses.
I. 
Total number of parking spaces noted.
J. 
The type, sizes, and location of all structures with all building dimensions shown.
K. 
Indicate height of building(s).
L. 
Existing and proposed street names indicated.
M. 
Indicate existing and proposed public rights-of-way and widths.
N. 
North arrow shown.
O. 
Locate existing and general location of proposed sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains.
P. 
Locate any proposed stormwater management facilities, including detention/retention areas.
Q. 
Locate existing trees.
R. 
Note location, extent, and type of proposed plantings.
S. 
Note location of pedestrian sidewalks and walkways.
T. 
A graphic outline of any development staging which is planned is required to be shown on the site plan.
U. 
Architectural plans, elevations, and perspective drawings and sketches illustrating the design and character of proposed structures. Building facade material shall also be shown.
The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority shall review the referred plans at the first regular meeting of the body following submittal of the plans. The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority shall render a decision no later the than following regular meeting. The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority shall not approve any plans unless they find after viewing the application that the structure or use, as planned, will not violate the intent and purpose of this chapter. The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority will approve said plans only after determining the proposed building or buildings will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the danger of fire, or traffic congestion, or otherwise endanger the public health or safety.
The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority may impose time schedules for the completion of buildings, parking areas, open space utilization, and landscaping. The Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority may require appropriate sureties to guarantee that improvements will be completed on schedule.
Any person or persons aggrieved by any decisions of the Architectural Review Board, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority related to plan review may appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the Village Administrator within 30 days after filing of the decision with the Zoning Administrator.
All plan approvals of the Architectural Review Committee, Plan Commission, Industrial Review Committee and/or Community Development Authority shall expire if the proposed project has not started construction within 12 months of the date of approval and finished construction within 18 months of the date construction started unless otherwise agreed upon at the time of approval.