Bridgewater Township Zoning Ordinance - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Section 1. Short Title ...................................................................................... 1

Section 2. Intent and Purpose ......................................................................... 1

Section 3. Definitions ..................................................................................... 2

Sections 4-5. Reserved ........................................................................................ 30

ARTICLE II. GENERAL REGULATIONS

Section 6. Minimum Requirements ................................................................ 31

A. Purpose..................................................................................... 31B. Minimum Requirement ............................................................ 31C. Applicability............................................................................. 31D. Relation to Other Standards ..................................................... 31E. Concurrent Review................................................................... 31F. Pending Applications................................................................ 31G. Compliance with this Ordinance.............................................. 31

1. General Regulations........................................................... 322. Permits and Certificates ..................................................... 323. Agricultural Structure Permit............................................. 334. Flood Plain District Permit ................................................ 345. Certificate of Zoning Compliance ..................................... 346. Certificate of Occupancy ................................................... 34

7. Application Procedures for Permits................................... 348. Protection for Farming Practices ....................................... 359. Significant Historic Sites ................................................... 35

10. Airport Overlay Requirements........................................... 3511. Uses Not Provided for Within Zoning Districts................. 3612. Dwelling Units Prohibited ................................................. 3613. Sewer and Water Systems.................................................. 3714. Preservation of Survey Monuments................................... 3715. Pre-inspections Required ................................................... 3716. Survey Required ................................................................ 3817. Compliance with State Wetland Act.................................. 3818. Restrictions on Filing and Recording Conveyances .......... 3819. Separability ........................................................................ 38

Section 7. Site Suitability Required................................................................ 38

Section 8. Essential Services .......................................................................... 39

A. Procedures for Local Distribution Service.............................. 39B. Procedure for Large Facilities................................................. 39C. Fees ......................................................................................... 40

Section 9. Lot and Yard Controls ................................................................... 40


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A. Area Regulations..................................................................... 40B. Measurement of Lot Width ..................................................... 40C. Minimum Front Yard Setbacks from Roads ........................... 40D. Encroachments into Yards ...................................................... 40

Section 10. Accessory Buildings and Structures .............................................. 41

A. Attached Accessory Buildings................................................ 41B. Detached Accessory Structures............................................... 41C. In a Platted Residential Subdivision........................................ 41

Section 11. Height Regulations ........................................................................ 42

Section 12. Rural Business Licensing............................................................... 42

A. Permitted Home Occupations ................................................. 42B. Filing Requirements................................................................ 42C. When Required........................................................................ 42D. New Businesses ...................................................................... 43

E. Business of Record Status ....................................................... 43F. Information Required .............................................................. 43G. Purpose..................................................................................... 43H. Update...................................................................................... 43I. Conformance to Ordinance....................................................... 43J. Failure to File ........................................................................... 43K. Environmental Standards ......................................................... 44

Section 13. Driveway and Road Access and Standards.................................... 44

A. Permit Required ...................................................................... 44B. Approval of Access on County Road...................................... 44C. Approval of Access on Township Road.................................. 44

D. Approval of Access on State Highways.................................. 44E. Residential Driveway Standards.............................................. 44F. Nonresidential Driveways and Frontage Roads ...................... 45G. Driveway Separation Distances .............................................. 45H. New Roads.............................................................................. 46

Section 14. Environmental Review Program.................................................... 46

A. Purpose.................................................................................... 46B. Actions Requiring Environmental Assessment

Worksheets............................................................................. 46C. Action Requiring Environmental Impact Statement ............... 47D. Action not Requiring Environmental Documents................... 47E. Review Procedures and Administration .................................. 47

F. Enforcement............................................................................. 48

Sections 15 through 18. Reserved.......................................................................... 48

ARTICLE III. ZONING DISTRICTS

Section 19. Districts Established ...................................................................... 49

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Section 20. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan.......................................... 49

Section 21. Zoning Map ................................................................................... 49

Section 22. District Boundaries ........................................................................ 49

Section 23. Permitted, Conditional, Interim and Prohibited Uses .................... 50

A. Permitted Uses ........................................................................ 50B. Conditional Uses ..................................................................... 50C. Interim Uses ............................................................................ 50D. Prohibited Uses ....................................................................... 50E. Specific Development Standards............................................. 50

Section 24. Use Chart ....................................................................................... 51

A. Residential and Related Uses.................................................. 51B. Agricultural and Related Uses................................................. 51C. Commercial Recreation........................................................... 52D. Civic, Educational and Institutional Uses ............................... 52

E. Commercial and Industrial Uses ............................................. 52F. Public Service and Utility Uses ............................................... 54G. Uses Accessory and Temporary to Permitted Uses ................ 54H. Structures Accessory to Permitted Uses ................................. 55


ARTICLE IV. A AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

Section 29. Purpose and Intent ......................................................................... 57

Section 30. Permitted, Conditional, Interim and Accessory Uses in the

Agricultural District ....................................................................... 57

Section 31. Density Standards .......................................................................... 57

Section 32. Density Transfers........................................................................... 58

Section 33. Dimensional Standards .................................................................. 58

A. Minimum Lot Area, Residential Lot....................................... 58B. Minimum Lot Area, Dwelling of Record................................ 59C. Minimum Lot Area, All Other Uses........................................ 59D. Minimum Lot Width............................................................... 59E. Minimum Front Yard Setbacks ............................................... 59F. Minimum Side Yard Setback .................................................. 59

G. Minimum Rear Yard Setback ................................................. 59H. Maximum Height.................................................................... 59I. Feedlot Setback ....................................................................... 59J. Minimum Dwelling Unit Size ................................................. 59

Sections 34 though 38. Reserved ........................................................................... 60

ARTICLE V. UR URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT

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Section 40. Permitted, Conditional, Interim and Accessory Uses in theUrban Reserve District................................................................... 61


A. Minimum Lot Area for a Residential Lot ............................... 61B. Minimum Lot Area, All Other Uses........................................ 62C. Minimum Lot Width ............................................................... 62D. Minimum Front Yard Setbacks............................................... 62E. Minimum Side Yard Setbacks................................................. 62F. Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks ................................................ 62G. Density Transfers .................................................................... 62H. Previous Agricultural Zoned Parcels ...................................... 62

Sections 42 though 48. Reserved ........................................................................... 62

ARTICLE VI. RR RURAL RESERVE DISTRICT


Section 50. Permitted, Conditional, Interim and Accessory Uses in theRural Residential District............................................................... 63


A. Minimum Lot Area for Single-family Dwelling..................... 63B. Minimum Lot Width ............................................................... 63C. Minimum Front Yard Setback................................................. 63D. Minimum Side Yard Setback.................................................. 63

E. Minimum Rear Yard Setback.................................................. 63F. Maximum Height..................................................................... 63


ARTICLE VII. F FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT

Section 59. Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, and Purpose................ 64

A. Statutory Authorization........................................................... 64B. Findings of Fact....................................................................... 64C. Statement of Purpose............................................................... 64

Section 60. General Provisions......................................................................... 64

A. Lands to which this Article Applies........................................ 64B. Establishment of Official Zoning Map.................................... 64C. Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation................................... 65D. Interpretation........................................................................... 65E. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions....................................... 65F. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability....................................... 65G. Severability ............................................................................. 66

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H. Definitions .............................................................................. 66

Section 61. Establishment of Flood Plain Overlay District .............................. 66

A. Districts................................................................................... 66

1. Floodway District .............................................................. 662. Flood Fringe District.......................................................... 663. General Flood Plain District .............................................. 66

B. Compliance ............................................................................. 66

Section 62. Floodway District (FW)................................................................. 67

A. Permitted Uses ........................................................................ 67B. Standards for Floodway Permitted Uses ................................. 67C. Conditional Uses ..................................................................... 67D. Standards for Floodway Conditional Uses.............................. 68

Section 63. Flood Fringe District...................................................................... 70

A. Permitted Uses ........................................................................ 70B. Standards for Flood Fringe Permitted Uses ............................ 70C. Conditional Uses ..................................................................... 71D. Standards for Flood Fringe Conditional Uses......................... 71E. Standards for All Flood Fringe Uses ....................................... 73

Section 64. General Flood Plain District .......................................................... 74

A. Permissible Uses ..................................................................... 74B. Procedures for Floodway and Flood Fringe Determination

Within the General Flood Plain District ................................. 75

Section 65. Subdivisions................................................................................... 76

A. Review Criteria ....................................................................... 76B. Floodway/Flood Fringe Determination in the Flood Plain

Districts................................................................................... 76C. Removal of Special Flood Hazard Area Designation ............. 76

Section 66. Public Utilities, Railroads, Roads and Bridges.............................. 77

A. Public Utilities ........................................................................ 77B. Public Transportation Facilities .............................................. 77C. On-Site Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Systems ......... 77

Section 67. Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks and

Placement of Recreational Vehicles .............................................. 77

Section 68. Administration............................................................................... 79

A. Zoning Administrator.............................................................. 79B. Permit Requirements............................................................... 79

1. Permit Required ................................................................ 792. Application for Permit ...................................................... 79

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3. State and Federal Permits.................................................. 804. Certificate of Zoning Compliance for a New, Altered, or

Nonconforming Uses ........................................................ 805. Construction and Use to be as Provided on Application,

Plans, Permits, Variances and Certificates of ZoningCompliance ....................................................................... 80

6. Certification ...................................................................... 807. Record of First Flood Elevation........................................ 808. Notifications for Watercourse Alterations........................ 809. Notification to FEMA when Physical Changes Increase or

Decrease the 100-year Flood Elevation ............................ 81

C. Board of Adjustment............................................................... 81

1. Rules ................................................................................. 812. Administrative Review ..................................................... 813. Variances .......................................................................... 814. Hearings............................................................................ 825. Decisions........................................................................... 826. Appeals ............................................................................. 82

7. Flood Insurance Notice and Record Keeping ................... 82

D. Conditional Uses..................................................................... 83

1. Hearings............................................................................ 832. Decisions........................................................................... 833. Procedures to be Followed by the Town Board in Passing

on Conditional Use Permit Applications within All FloodPlain Districts.................................................................... 83

4. Factors Upon Which the Decision of the Town BoardShall be Based................................................................... 84

5. Conditions Attached to Conditional Use Permits ............. 85

E. Interim Uses ............................................................................ 85

Section 69. Nonconforming Uses ..................................................................... 85

Section 70. Penalties for Violations.................................................................. 86

Section 71. Amendments.................................................................................. 87


ARTICLE VIII. WS WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT


Section 80. General Provisions......................................................................... 89

A. Jurisdiction.............................................................................. 89B. Compliance ............................................................................. 89

Section 81. Rules .............................................................................................. 90

Section 82. Overlay Land Use District Provisions ........................................... 90

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A. Districts................................................................................... 90B. Purpose.................................................................................... 91C. Permitted, Conditional and Interim Uses ................................ 91

Section 83. Zoning Dimensions........................................................................ 92

A. Minimum District Dimensional Requirements....................... 92

Section 84. Substandard Lots............................................................................ 92

Section 85. Substandard Uses........................................................................... 93

Section 86. Sanitary Provisions ........................................................................ 93

Section 87. Sewage Treatment.......................................................................... 93

A. Sewage Treatment................................................................... 93B. Nonconforming Sewage Treatment Systems .......................... 93

Section 88. Landscape Alterations.................................................................... 94

A. Vegetative Cutting .................................................................. 94B. Clear Cutting ........................................................................... 94

Section 89. Grading, Filing, Alterations of the Beds of Public Waters ............ 95

Section 90. Utility Transmission Crossings...................................................... 95

Section 91. Public Roads .................................................................................. 95

Section 92. Bridges........................................................................................... 96

Section 93. Subdivisions................................................................................... 96

A. Land Suitability....................................................................... 96


A. Certification Procedure ........................................................... 96

Section 95. Amendments.................................................................................. 98

Section 96. Variances ....................................................................................... 98

Section 97. Plats................................................................................................ 99

Section 98. Conditional Use Permit Application Review by DNR .................. 99

Section 99. Procedures Summary ..................................................................... 99

Section 100. Enforcement................................................................................... 100

Sections 101 through 110. Reserved...................................................................... 100

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ARTICLE IX. S SHORELAND DISTRICT ..................................................... 101

Section 111. Statutory Authorization and Policy................................................ 101

A. Statutory Authorization........................................................... 101B. Policy ...................................................................................... 101

Section 112. General Provisions and Definitions ............................................... 101

A. Jurisdiction.............................................................................. 101B. Compliance ............................................................................. 101C. Enforcement ............................................................................ 101D. Interpretation........................................................................... 102E. Severability.............................................................................. 102F. Abrogation and Greater Restriction......................................... 102G. Definitions .............................................................................. 102


A. Permits Required..................................................................... 107

B. Certificate of Zoning Compliance........................................... 107C. Variances................................................................................. 107D. Notification to the Department of Natural Resources............. 108

Section 114. Shoreland Classification System and Land Use Districts.............. 108

A. Shoreland Classification System............................................. 108

1. Wild and Scenic (WS) Rivers ........................................... 1092. Public Water Wetland Basins ........................................... 1093. Tributary System............................................................... 1094. Public Drainage Ditches ................................................... 109

B. Purpose................................................................................... 109

1. Special Protection (SP) District ....................................... 1092. Factors and Criteria for Planned Unit Developments...... 110

C. Use and Upgrading of Inconsistent Land Use Districts ......... 110

Section 115. Zoning and Water Supply/Sanitary Provisions.............................. 111

A. Performance Standards for Shoreland Areas of AgriculturalRivers, Tributary Streams, Protected Public Water WetlandBasins and Public Drainage Ditches ....................................... 111

1. Agricultural River, Tributary Streams, Public Wetland

Basins, and Public Drainage Ditches ................................ 1112. Zoning District Regulations Apply................................... 1123. Placement and Height of Structures.................................. 1124. Additional Special Provisions........................................... 114

B. Design Criteria for Structures ................................................. 114

1. High Water Elevations...................................................... 1142. Water-oriented Accessory Structures ............................... 115

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3. Stairways, Lifts and Landings........................................... 1154. Significant Historic Sites .................................................. 1165. Steep Slopes...................................................................... 116

C. Vegetation Alterations ............................................................ 116D. Topographic Alterations/Grading and Filling......................... 117E. Placement and Design of Roads, Driveways and

Parking Areas........................................................................... 119F. Stormwater Management......................................................... 119

1. General Standards .............................................................. 1192. Specific Standards............................................................. 120

G. Special Provisions for Commercial, Industrial, Public/Semipublic, Agricultural, Forestry and Extractive Uses andMining of Metallic Minerals and Peat .................................... 120

1. Standards for Commercial, Industrial, Public andSemi-public uses ................................................................ 120

2. Uses without Water-oriented Needs .................................. 121

3. Agriculture Use Standards ................................................. 1214. Forest Management Standards........................................... 1225. Extractive Use Standards ................................................... 122

H. Conditional Uses..................................................................... 123

1. Evaluation Criteria ............................................................ 1232. Conditions Attached to Conditional Use Permits ............. 123

I. Water Supply and Sewage Treatment .................................... 124

1. Water Supply .................................................................... 1242. Sewage Treatment............................................................. 124

Section 116. Nonconformities ............................................................................ 125

A. Construction on Nonconforming Lots of Record.................... 125B. Additions/Expansions to Nonconforming Structures.............. 125C. Nonconforming Sewage Treatment Systems .......................... 126

Section 117. Subdivision/Platting Provisions..................................................... 126

A. Land Suitability....................................................................... 126B. Consistency with Other Controls ............................................ 127C. Information Requirements ...................................................... 127D. Dedication............................................................................... 127E. Platting ................................................................................... 128

F. Controlled Access or Recreational Lots .................................. 128

Section 118. Planned Unit Developments (PUDS) ........................................... 128

A. Type of PUDs Permissible .................................................... 128B. Processing of PUDs ............................................................... 128C. Application for a PUD ............................................................ 128D. Site Suitable Area Evaluation.............................................. 129E. Residential and Commercial PUD Density Evaluation........... 129

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F. Maintenance and Design Criteria ............................................ 131

1. Maintenance and Administration Requirements................. 1312. Erosion Control and Stormwater Management................... 1333. Centralization and Design of Facilities............................... 134

G. Conversions ............................................................................ 135

Section 119 through 124. Reserved. ...................................................................... 136

ARTICLE X. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Section 125. Purpose .......................................................................................... 137

Section 126. Applicability .................................................................................. 137

Section 127. Standards for Residential and Related Use.................................... 137

A. Accessory Temporary Farm Dwelling.................................... 137

B. Single-family Detached Dwelling........................................... 137C. Residential Facilities and Permitted Single Family Use ......... 138

Section 128. Standards for Agricultural and Related Uses................................. 138

A. Farm Production...................................................................... 138B. Feedlot..................................................................................... 138C. Agricultural Businesses........................................................... 138

1. Licensing and Site Plan Approval Required..................... 1382. General Standards for Agricultural Businesses ................ 140

Section 129. Standards for Commercial Recreation Use.................................... 140

A. General Standards ................................................................... 140B. Flying Field for Radio-Controlled Flying Aircraft.................. 141C. Golf Course, Country Club, Driving Range............................ 141D. Gun (Rifle, Shotgun or Pistol) or Archery Range, Outdoor ... 143E. Gun or Archery Range, Indoor................................................ 144F. Hunting Club and Shooting Preserve ...................................... 144G. Organized Motor Sports.......................................................... 145H. Paint Ball Course .................................................................... 146I. Riding and Board Stable.......................................................... 146J. Ski Slope, Snowboarding, Tubing or Sledding Hills, Private . 147

Section 130. Civic, Educational and Institutional Uses...................................... 147

A. Day Care Center...................................................................... 147B. Religious Organizations.......................................................... 147C. Campground, Public................................................................ 148D. Public and Private Schools and Related Facilities .................. 148

Section 131. Commercial and Industrial Uses.................................................... 149

A. Adult Entertainment................................................................ 149B. Agricultural Based Therapeutic Service Uses......................... 149

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C. Bed and Breakfast Facility ...................................................... 150D. Cabinet, Carpentry Shops ....................................................... 150E. Contractors Office.................................................................. 150F. Contractors Yard .................................................................... 150G. Extraction or Excavation of Materials and Minerals .............. 152H. Kennel, Commercial ............................................................... 152I. Recycling or Composting Facilities and Landfills .................. 153J. Small Appliance Repair ........................................................... 153K. Temporary Asphalt Plant, Highway Construction Yard and

Equipment Placement ............................................................. 153L. Upholstering, Furniture Repair or Restoration........................ 153M. Veterinary Clinic..................................................................... 154

Section 132. Public Service and Utility Uses ..................................................... 154

A. Communication Towers, Primary or Accessory ..................... 154B. Wind Energy Generation Facilities and Towers, Primary or

Accessory............................................................................... 155

Section 133. Uses Accessory and Temporary to Permitted Uses ....................... 156

A. Home Occupations, Permitted ................................................ 156B. Home Occupation, with Interim Use Permit........................... 157C. Room and Board Facilities...................................................... 157

Section 134. Structures Accessory and Temporary to Permitted Uses............... 157

A. Antennas ................................................................................. 157B. Detached Garages.................................................................... 158C. Seasonal Roadside Stands for Sale of Farm Products............. 158D. Temporary Farm Dwelling ..................................................... 158E. Other Structures Storage Shed.............................................. 158

Sections 135 through 139. Reserved....................................................................... 159

ARTICLE XI. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Section 140. Nuisance Standards........................................................................ 160

A. Noise....................................................................................... 160B. Vibration ................................................................................. 160C. Glare and Heat......................................................................... 160D. Smoke and Particulate Matter................................................. 160E. Toxic or Noxious Mater .......................................................... 160F. Light ....................................................................................... 160G. Compliance ............................................................................. 160

H. Use of Fertilizer, Pesticides or Animal Wastes....................... 160

Section 141. Storage Standards .......................................................................... 161

Section 142. Visual Standards ............................................................................ 161

A. Screening ................................................................................ 161B. Fences...................................................................................... 161

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Section 143. Hazardous Elements Standards...................................................... 162

A. Explosives............................................................................... 162B. Radiation Emission ................................................................. 162C. Incinerators.............................................................................. 162

Section 144. Parking Standards .......................................................................... 163

A. Computing Requirements ....................................................... 163B. Minimum Size Regulations..................................................... 163C. Construction and Maintenance................................................ 163D. Required Number of On-Site Parking Spaces......................... 164

1. Loading Areas................................................................... 1642. Screening of Parking and Loading Areas ......................... 165

Section 145. Sign Regulations............................................................................ 165

A. Permit Required ...................................................................... 165B. Billboard Prohibited................................................................ 165

C. Sign Types, Where Allowed ................................................... 166D. Number Per Lot....................................................................... 166E. Maximum Size ........................................................................ 166F. Maximum Height..................................................................... 166G. Illumination............................................................................. 166H. Safe Condition ........................................................................ 166I. Clean Area ............................................................................... 166J. Temporary Signs ..................................................................... 167K. Removal for Roadway Construction....................................... 167L. Limits on Location .................................................................. 167


ARTICLE XII. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Section 151. Purpose .......................................................................................... 168

Section 152. Applicability .................................................................................. 168

Section 153. Impervious Surface Limitation...................................................... 168

Section 154. Water Supply and Sewage Treatment............................................ 168

A. Water Supply Standards.......................................................... 168B. Sewage Treatment Standards .................................................. 168C. Alternative Septic Site Required............................................. 168

D. Compliance Inspection Required............................................ 168E. Use of Public Systems Required ............................................. 168

Section 155. Drainage and Stormwater Management......................................... 168

A. Drainage Plan Required .......................................................... 169B. Effect on Adjacent Land ......................................................... 169C. Use of Natural Vegetation and Natural Features..................... 169D. Disturbed Area Wetlands........................................................ 169

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E. Constructed Features Wetlands ............................................... 169F. Certification by a Professional ................................................ 169G. Filtering and Settling Required............................................... 169H. Easement Dedication Required............................................... 169I. Management and Maintenance Plan Required ....................... 169

Section 156. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards .............................. 170

A. Wetlands and Water Basins .................................................... 170B. Placement of Structures........................................................... 170C. Maintenance ............................................................................ 170D. Site Suitability......................................................................... 170E. Construction Fencing .............................................................. 170F. Construction Waste Handling.................................................. 170G. Topsoil Preservation ............................................................... 170H. Topsoil Replacement .............................................................. 170

Section 157. Landscaping Requirements............................................................ 171

Section 158. Steep Slopes................................................................................... 171

Section 159. Trees, Forest Land and Natural Vegetation Preservation .............. 171

A. General Standards ................................................................... 171B. Forest Management Standards ................................................ 172

Section 160. Wetlands Preservation ................................................................... 172

A. Discharges............................................................................... 172B. Building Constraints................................................................ 173

Section 161. Additional Requirements for Designated Trout Streams............... 173


ARTICLE XIII. NONCONFORMING PARCELS, STRUCTURES AND USES

Section 166. Purpose .......................................................................................... 174

Section 167. Continuance of Nonconforming Situations ................................... 174

Section 168. Nonconforming Uses ..................................................................... 174

A. Illegal Nonconforming Uses Shall Cease ............................... 174B. Business of Record Exemption ............................................... 174C. Nonconforming Uses Restrictions .......................................... 174

Section 169. Nonconforming Structures............................................................. 175

A. Dwelling of Record................................................................. 175

1. In all Zoning Districts ........................................................ 1752. More than One Dwelling on a Single Parcel ..................... 176

B. General Requirements for Nonconforming Structures............ 176

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1. Maintenance and Repair .................................................... 1762. Additions or Expansions................................................... 1763. Replacement...................................................................... 1774. Sewage Treatment............................................................. 1775. Interior Alteration ............................................................. 177

C. Destruction of Nonconforming Structures .............................. 177

1. 50% of Market Value........................................................ 1772. Sewage System Must be Conforming............................... 1773. Must Meet Setback Requirements .................................... 178

D. Current Construction............................................................... 178

Section 170. Nonconforming Parcels ................................................................. 178

A. Parcels of Record Defined ...................................................... 178

1. Parcels of Record Defined ................................................ 178

2. One Parcel of Record Per Deed ........................................ 1783. Contiguous Parcels Shall be Combined............................ 179

B. Proof of Parcel of Record........................................................ 179C. Parcels of Record are Buildable Lots...................................... 179D. Parcels that are not Parcels of Record..................................... 179


ARTICLE XIV. CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Section 176. Purpose .......................................................................................... 181


ARTICLE XV. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS REGULATIONS

Section 191. Statutory Authorization.................................................................. 182

Section 192. Purpose .......................................................................................... 182

Section 193. TDR Sending Areas ....................................................................... 182

Section 194. TDR Receiving Areas.................................................................... 182

Section 195. Calculation of Transferable Development Rights within the AAgricultural District....................................................................... 183

Section 196. Calculation of Transferable Development Rights within the URUrban Reserve District................................................................... 183

Section 197. Use of Development Rights in Receiving Areas ........................... 183

Section 198. Limitations on Future Development of Sending Areas ................. 183

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Section 199. Development Agreements and Recording of Restrictions............. 183

A. Development Agreements and Recording of Restrictions...... 183

1. Common Ownership......................................................... 1832. Separate Ownership .......................................................... 1833. Zoning Map....................................................................... 1844. Terms of Restriction ......................................................... 184


ARTICLE XVI. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS


Section 205. Jurisdiction..................................................................................... 185

A. Application of this Article ...................................................... 186

B. Compliance ............................................................................. 186C. Permits .................................................................................... 186D. Design Standards .................................................................... 186

Section 206. Consistency with Other Controls................................................... 186

Section 207. Exception to Scope ........................................................................ 186

Section 208. Separability .................................................................................... 186

Section 209. Definitions ..................................................................................... 187

Section 210. Procedure for Pre-Application Meeting......................................... 188

A. Pre-application Meeting.......................................................... 188B. Sketch Plan Submission not Adequate for Preliminary Plat

Approval ................................................................................. 189

Section 211. Build-Out Plan (Ghost Plat)........................................................... 189

A. Application.............................................................................. 189B. Design Requirements .............................................................. 190C. Right-of-way Dedications ....................................................... 190

Section 212. Preliminary Plat ............................................................................. 190

A. Preliminary Plat Procedures.................................................... 191

B. Data for Preliminary Plat ........................................................ 191

1. Identification and Description............................................ 1912. Existing Conditions............................................................ 192

C. Subdivision Design Features................................................... 192D. Approval of Preliminary Plat .................................................. 194

Section 213. Final Plat ........................................................................................ 195

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A. Final Plat Procedures .............................................................. 195B. Data for Final Plat ................................................................... 196

1. General.............................................................................. 1962. Information to be Submitted............................................. 196

C. Certifications........................................................................... 197

Section 214. Subdivision Design Standards ....................................................... 197

A. General Requirements............................................................. 198B. Streets...................................................................................... 198

1. Widths............................................................................... 1982. Street Intersections............................................................ 1993. Tangents............................................................................ 1994. Deflections........................................................................ 1995. Street Jogs......................................................................... 1996. Local Streets ..................................................................... 199

7. Cul-de-sacs........................................................................ 1998. Temporary Cul-de-sacs..................................................... 1999. Centerline Gradients ......................................................... 200

10. Access to Arterial Streets.................................................. 20011. Hardship to Owners of Adjoining Properties.................... 20012. Dead-End Streets .............................................................. 20013. Sight Distance Triangles................................................... 20014. Provisions for Resubdivision of Large Lots and Parcels .. 20015. Street Construction Standards........................................... 200

a. Inspections .................................................................. 200b. Staking ........................................................................ 201c. Clearing and Grubbing................................................ 201

d. Clean-up...................................................................... 201e. Safety .......................................................................... 201f. Traffic Impact Studies ................................................. 201

Section 215. Subdivision Characteristics............................................................ 201

A. Blocks ..................................................................................... 202B. Lots.......................................................................................... 202C. Drainage .................................................................................. 202D. Natural Features ...................................................................... 202E. Lot Remnants .......................................................................... 202F. Through Lots ........................................................................... 202G. Sewage Disposal ..................................................................... 202H. Tree Removal and Conservation of Vegetation....................... 203

I. Erosion and Sediment Control................................................. 203J. Drainage .................................................................................. 203K. Easements ............................................................................... 204L. Improvements Needed............................................................. 204

1. Monuments ........................................................................ 2042. Streets ................................................................................ 2043. Paving ................................................................................ 2054. Concrete Curb and Gutter .................................................. 205

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M. Water Supply.......................................................................... 205

Section 216. Park Dedication.............................................................................. 205

A. Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development ........... 205B. Application of Park Dedication Requirements........................ 205C. Approval of Park Dedication Areas ........................................ 206

Section 217. Street Lighting ............................................................................... 206

Section 218. Sewage Disposal............................................................................ 206

Section 219. Drainage......................................................................................... 206

Section 220. Street Signs .................................................................................... 206

Section 221. Driveways...................................................................................... 206

Section 222. Landscaping of Right-of-way and Shoulders ................................ 207

Section 223. Utilities .......................................................................................... 207

Section 224. Sidewalks, Pedestrian Ways, and Bicycle Paths............................ 208

Section 225. Payment for Installation of Improvements .................................... 208

A. Required Agreement Providing for Proper Installment ofImprovements ......................................................................... 208

B. Financial Guarantee ................................................................ 209

1. Escrow Deposits ............................................................... 2092. Bank Letter of Credit ........................................................ 209

Section 226. Construction Plans ......................................................................... 209


Section 228. Modifications and Exceptions ....................................................... 212

A. State and Special District Consideration................................. 212B. Easements................................................................................ 212C. Land Division.......................................................................... 212D. Compliance with State Wetland Conservation Act................. 212E. Enlargement of Pre-existing Parcels ....................................... 212F. Lot Splits ................................................................................. 213G. Conveyance to the Public......................................................... 214


ARTICLE XVII. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Section 236. Purpose .......................................................................................... 215

Section 237. Scope.............................................................................................. 215

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Section 238. Additional Design and Development Standards Apply ................. 215

Section 239. Review Process Overview ............................................................. 215

Section 240. Preliminary Development Plan Information Requirements........... 215

Section 241. Review of Preliminary Development Plan .................................... 216

A. Review for Completeness ....................................................... 216B. Planning Commission Review ................................................ 216

Section 242. Preliminary Plat and Final Development Plan InformationRequirements ................................................................................. 217

Section 243. Review of Preliminary Plat and Final Development Plan ............. 219

A. Review for Completeness ....................................................... 219B. Planning Commission Review ................................................ 220C. Town Board Review ............................................................... 220

Section 244. Review of Final Plat ...................................................................... 221

A. Review for Completeness ....................................................... 221B. Planning Commission Review ................................................ 221C. Town Board Review ............................................................... 222

Section 245. Minor Changes after Final Approval ............................................. 222


ARTICLE XVIII. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 251. Purpose .......................................................................................... 223

Section 252. Zoning Administrator .................................................................... 223

A. Duties ...................................................................................... 223

Section 253. Building Permit Required .............................................................. 223

A. Scope....................................................................................... 223B. Application.............................................................................. 224C. Issuance of Permit................................................................... 224D. Normal Maintenance............................................................... 224E. Completion of Work................................................................ 224

Section 254. Fees ................................................................................................ 224

A. Base Fee.................................................................................. 224B. Other Fees ............................................................................... 224

1. Materials ............................................................................ 2242. Staff and/or Consulting Time............................................. 2243. Hourly Rate........................................................................ 225

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Section 255. Planning Commission.................................................................... 225

A. Establishment of Planning Commission................................. 225B. Conflict of Interest .................................................................. 225

Section 256. Board of Adjustment and Appeals................................................. 225

A. Establishment of Board of Adjustment................................... 225B. Powers and Duties................................................................... 225C. Other Powers........................................................................... 226D. Findings of Fact ...................................................................... 226


A. Application.............................................................................. 226B. Criteria for Granting Variances............................................... 226C. Procedure................................................................................. 227

Section 258. Conditional Use Permits ................................................................ 228

A. Purpose of Conditional Use Permits ....................................... 228B. Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits........................ 229C. Conditions of Approval........................................................... 230D. Procedure ................................................................................ 230

Section 259. Interim Use Permits ....................................................................... 231

A. Purpose of Interim Uses.......................................................... 231B. Criteria for Granting Interim Use Permits............................... 232C. Termination............................................................................. 232D. Conditions of Approval........................................................... 232E. Procedure................................................................................. 233

Section 260. Zoning Amendments...................................................................... 234

A. Procedure ................................................................................ 234

Section 261. Site Plan Review............................................................................ 235

A. Site Plan Review..................................................................... 235B. Information Required.............................................................. 235C. Fees and Approvals................................................................. 236

Section 262. Violations, Penalties and Injunctive Relief.................................... 236

A. Violations and Penalties.......................................................... 236

B. Injunctive Relief...................................................................... 236

Section 263. Enforcement................................................................................... 237


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