HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2006 (730) AMENDMENTS TO ST. CROIX COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 17 ZONING:
Sections; 17.09, 17.12 (5), 17.13 (3),17.155 (6), 17.29 (2), 17.70 (2) and 17.70 (3).
Ordinance No. 7 30 CZ&—�
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors does ordain as follows:
WHEREAS, definitions currently do not exist in Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Code of
Ordinances to define the meaning of "parcel" and "principal use "; and
WHEREAS, the allowed height of 15 feet for accessory structures is not consistent with current
construction trends and dimensional standards for rural residential outbuildings; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances does not allow for
consistent grading and filling standards in shoreland areas throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances currently limits the
designation of a Deputy Zoning Administrator by a town to only town residents; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances contains outdated
references to fees that no longer apply.
THEREFORE, Chapter 17, Zoning Ordinance, of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended as shown on the attached "Summary of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 17
Zoning Ordinance," effective July 1, 2006.
Offered by the Planning and Zoning Committee on June 13, 2006.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNAIVRE
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Wallace Habhegger
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Lois Bum
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Stan Krueger
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Eugene Ruetz
® ❑ ❑ ❑ Ronald Troyer
`"his Resolution was adopted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on 6 ` f 0 6 of Supervisors on
Greg Ti merman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Camp II, County Clerk
*County Board amended ordinance and enacted as amended.
See attached motion.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 17 ZONING ORDINANCE
June 20, 2006
The proposed amendments are identified and shown below. The specific changes are shown
as strike out for deletions and /or underline for additions in the language of each section.
• Add definitions for parcel and principal use to Subchapter /Definitions §17.09.
Parcel: Contiguous land under single ownership.
Principal Use: The prim ary_purpose for which a lot or parcel is used.
• Change the height limitation for accessory structures from 15 to 20 feet in Subchapter ll
General Provisions §17.12 (5) and Subchapter ll Residence District §17.13 (3)(a).
17.12 (5) Accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building shall not occupy more than 30% of
the area of the required rear yard and shall not be more than X20' in height.
17.13 (3) (a) No buildiag structure shall be more than ' " s*eres e- 35' in height •.•i.i f
gFeater-, with height ineasu,-emepAs e it the level of the lewest usable fleer- (basement ef gr-etmd
• Add slope disturbance limitations as found in general zoning to the shoreland section to
Subchapter /// Shoreland §§ 17.29 (2)(d) and (e).
17.29 (2) (d) Any construction or land disturbance activities other than for public improvements affecting
slopes 25% or greater with the slope measured over a horizontal distance of 50' shall be prohibited
17.29(2) (e) Any construction or land disturbance activities for public improvements affecting slopes 30% or
greater with the slope measured over a horizontal distance of 50' shall be prohibited
• Change the deputy zoning administrator designation from a town resident to a town
representative to Subchapter V11 Administration §17.70 (2)(b)9.a.
17.70 (2) (b) 9. a. There is hereby created the office of deputy zoning administrator. There shall be one
deputy zoning administrator for each town in St. Croix County. The town board of each town shall designate
one term resident- for this assignment. The County Zoning Administrator shall keep a current
roster of deputies and shall generally oversee the activities of such deputies.
• Remove outdated fee references in Subchapter //Major Home Occupations §17.155 (6)(0
and Subchapter Vll Administration §17.70(3)(c)2.
17.155 (6) (f) Applications for major home occupation special exception permits shall be filed in the
Zoning Office with an application fee -ef $40A. The application shall be forwarded to the Board of
Adjustment for public hearing. All such hearings shall be at public meetings of the Board of Adjustment.
Legal notice shall be given to adjoining landowners as required for other special exceptions.
17.70 (3) (c) 2. Ber of the unique publie 44erest in having lands r-ezened k4e the amended Ag6eulturfd
Dis4iet, the A Amitistfater- shall, upen a finding th4 sever-a! appheatiens are being ----- te the-
. I e fee ameunt ef $200 t the -aff-Iffe—Effits &em eaeh town who shall then alleeate sueh &e7ffnEmg
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32. Temporary Occupancy Permits Any other provisions to the contrary notwithstanding, no person
shall place, occupy or use a trailer, van, mobile home, recreational vehicle, tent, bus, truck, automobile or
similar apparatus for residential purposes, temporary or permanent, on any parcel not having a legal and
occupied principal structure other than in areas specifically zoned and approved for such occupancy.
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Motion by Supr. Luckey, 2 d by Supr. Raymond to amend the resolution to leave the wording as
is in section 17.13(3)(a) for the time being to allow Planning and Zoning staff and committee to
revisit the language for this item. Carried.
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