A. Districts Established; Annexations:
1. In order to regulate and restrict the location of trades, callings, industries and location of buildings designated for specific uses, and in order to regulate and limit the height of the buildings hereinafter erected or structurally altered, to regulate and determine the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, the town is divided into major districts known as:
AA residence district
A residence district
B residence district
C residence district
D business and commercial district
E industrial district
F mobile home park district
R ranchette district
(1997 Code §17.08.010; amd. 2016 Code)
2. Provided, however, that any area annexed to the town after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall by such annexation be automatically classified as an AA residence district; provided further, that the petition for annexation may incorporate a request for a different zoning and if the zoning request in the petition to annex is approved by the town board in the annexing ordinance, the new zoning shall apply to the area annexed. (1997 Code §17.08.010)
B. Map; Restrictions And Requirements: The town is divided into districts as shown upon the map attached to the ordinance codified in this section, being designated as the "building zone map", and the map and all notations, references and other things shown thereon, shall be as much a part of this title as if the matter and things set forth by the map were fully described herein, except as hereinafter provided: (1997 Code §17.08.010; amd. 2016 Code)
1. No building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or premises be used for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which such building or premises is located.
2. No building shall be erected or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit herein established for any district in which such building is located.
3. No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the yards or other open spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by this title, nor shall the lot area per family be reduced in any manner except in conformity with the area regulations established for the district in which such building is located.
4. No garage larger than a three (3) car garage shall be built in any district without first being allowed through variance. The height of any garage shall be appropriate to the adjacent home (i.e., single-story homes shall have single-story garages, two-story homes may have two-story garages, etc.).
5. The primary entrance to the dwelling must face the street upon which the address is based.
6. Covenants shall be required and must be presented before acceptance of any subdivision plat or approval of any annexation plat.
7. Any variance which shall be granted by the board of adjustment allowing for a nonconforming use shall be in writing, with specific provisions included therein.
8. Any business granted by variance shall be subject to an annual fee, to be set from time to time by the board of trustees in the policies of the town. (1997 Code §17.08.010)