§ 95-35. RS-2 Single-Family Residential District.  


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  • This district is intended to provide for single-family residential development at densities not exceeding 6.1 dwelling units per net acre, and served by municipal sewer and water facilities.

    (a)

    Permitted principal uses.

    1.

    Single-family dwellings with a garage.

    2.

    Existing two-family dwellings provided the two-family structure existed as of April 1, 1978.

    3.

    Conversion of an existing two-family dwelling into a single-family dwelling. Once the structure is converted to a single-family dwelling, said structure shall not be permitted to be reverted to a two-family dwelling.

    4.

    Community living arrangements, and community-based residential facilities (CBRF), which have a capacity for eight or fewer persons, subject to the limitations set forth in § 62.23(7)(i), Wis. Stats.

    5.

    Foster family homes.

    6.

    Family day care homes.

    (b)

    Permitted accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall comply with the requirements of section 95-74 and may also include the following:

    1.

    Private garages and carports.

    2.

    Building-mounted solar collectors which do not detract from the appearance of the structure provided that the location of the collector is approved by the plan commission and a professional engineer certifies that the structure is adequate to support the load.

    3.

    Essential services.

    (c)

    Conditional uses.

    1.

    Bed and breakfast establishments provided that: no more than four bedrooms are rented; adequate off-street parking and access to the parking is provided; no meals other than breakfast are served to only renters of the establishment; individual rental shall not exceed seven consecutive days in length; no retail sales, other than arts or crafts, shall occur; the owner shall reside in the establishment; no bedrooms shall be permitted to be in an accessory structure; all requirements set forth in § 254.74. Wis. Stats., and ch. HFS 197, Wis. Adm. Code, shall be fully complied with; and necessary state permits and licenses have been secured. One exterior advertising sign, not exceeding four square feet in area and mounted flush against the dwelling, may be permitted.

    2.

    Community living arrangements and community-based residential facilities (CBRF) which have a capacity for nine or more persons.

    3.

    Freestanding solar energy systems as set forth in section 95-84.

    4.

    Utility substations, municipal wells, pumping stations, and municipal towers.

    (d)

    Minimum lot area and width.

    1.

    Lot area. Seven thousand two hundred square feet.

    2.

    Lot width. Sixty feet.

    3.

    Lots in shorelands. See section 95-26.

    (e)

    Building height and area.

    1.

    Height. Not to exceed 35 feet.

    2.

    Floor area. Not less than a total of 1,000 square feet with a minimum first floor area of 600 square feet.

    (f)

    Minimum yards.

    1.

    Street yard. Twenty-five feet.

    2.

    Side yard. An aggregate of 15 feet with no single side yard less than seven feet.

    3.

    Rear yard. Twenty-five feet.

    4.

    Shore yard. See section 95-26.

    (g)

    Erosion control. See article X.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0305, 5-25-04)