§ 95-36. RD-1 Two-Family Residential District.

This district is intended to provide for two-family residential development at densities not exceeding 7.3 dwelling units per net acre. Single-family residential development may also occur in this district at densities not exceeding 7.3 dwelling units per net acre. All RD-1 residential developments shall be served by municipal sewer and water facilities.

(a)

Permitted principal uses.

1.

Two-family dwellings with a garage.

2.

Single-family dwellings with a garage.

3.

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.

4.

Foster family homes.

5.

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.

Conversion of a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling provided that:

a.

The structure was in existence as of April 1, 1978; and

b.

Each dwelling unit shall meet the minimum floor area requirements for the RD-1 District.

2.

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.

3.

Freestanding solar energy systems as set forth in section 95-74.

4.

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

5.

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

(d)

Minimum lot area and width.

1.

Lot area. Twelve thousand square feet.

2.

Lot width. Ninety 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 per unit, with a minimum first floor area of 600 square feet per unit.

(f)

Minimum yards.

1.

Street yard. Twenty-five feet.

2.

Side yard. An aggregate of 20 feet, with no single side yard less than eight feet.

3.

Rear yard. Twenty-five feet.

4.

Shore yard. See section 95-26.

(g)

Erosion control. See article X.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 95.0306, 5-25-04)