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(A) Purpose. The Historic Preservation Overlay District is created to regulate the design and appearance of development activities within the downtown area. The intent of the District is to preserve and enhance the historical quality of existing buildings and to attain a consistent, visually pleasing image for the downtown area.
(B) Building permit required. No building in the District shall be demolished or altered in architectural design until a building permit is issued by the Building Inspector. ALTERED IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN shall include any change in the design of windows or entryways, facade design or facade siding.
(C) Review of building plans. Within the Historic Preservation Overlay District, all plans for new construction, exterior remodeling or demolition shall be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(D) Application requirements. Any application for a building permit within the boundaries of the Historic Preservation Overlay District shall be submitted to the Building Inspector who shall transmit it to the Plan Commission for review and approval. In addition to the information required by the Building Code, the applicant shall include building elevations and exterior architectural drawings, including enough detail to show the proposed building style, exterior materials, colors and location of signage.
(E) Plan review guidelines. The Plan Commission shall use the following guidelines for reviewing proposed development activities to assure compliance with this division.
(1) The mass, volume, height and setback of proposed structures should appear to be compatible with existing buildings in the immediate area.
(2) The facade of new or remodeled structures should maintain a compatible relationship with those of existing structures in terms of window sill or header lines, proportion of window and door openings, horizontal or vertical emphasis of major building elements, and extent of architectural detail.
(3) Exterior remodeling should be designed to take into account the entire building facade. The ground floor exterior should be designed to harmonize with the upper stories.
(4) The building materials and colors used should complement and be compatible with other buildings in the immediate area.
(5) In commercial buildings store front window display areas should be considered an important part of the retail marketing strategy in the downtown area. Large glass windows and street level display areas should be retained or planned into new construction.
(6) Existing buildings and structures should be recognized as products of their own time. Alterations which have no historical basis should be discouraged.
(7) Demolition should occur only where it is found that the structure is structurally unsound or physically incapable of supporting a viable use.
(8) The sizing and placement of signs should fit the building.
(F) Plan review procedure. The Plan Commission Chairperson shall schedule a meeting of the Commission to consider the application. The Plan Commission shall take final action to approve, deny or conditionally approve the application within 45 days of the date of Plan Commission preliminary review. Conditions of approval may include landscaping, modification to architectural design, type of construction, operational controls, sureties or deed restrictions upon the Plan Commission's findings that these are necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of this subsection.
(G) Informal meeting recommended. Applicants are encouraged to submit conceptual plans or meet with the Commission for preliminary review and discussion prior to formal submittal of detailed plans.
(H) Issuance of building permit. A building permit shall be issued to the applicant, stating the official action of the Plan Commission and shall be referred to the Zoning Administrator for enforcement of this section. Approved building permits shall expire in 12 months unless substantial work has been completed.
(I) Appeal. If the project is not approved, the applicant may modify the proposal and resubmit, or may choose to appeal the Commission's decision within 30 days, to the Village Board, which may affirm or modify the decision of the Plan Commission.
(J) Penalty. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 10.99.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
(A) Purpose. The Wastewater Treatment Overlay District is created to meet the requirements of Wis. Adm. Code NR 110.15(3)(d) which prescribes standards for the separation distances of sewage treatment facilities from residential properties and commercial establishments. Specifically, that section requires a 500 foot separation between mechanical treatment facilities, effluent holding and polishing ponds and residential properties and commercial establishments. The 500 foot separation requirement was designated based upon both health and aesthetic concerns in the village. These concerns include any potential odor, noise or nuisances caused by the sewage treatment facility. The boundaries of the wastewater treatment overlay district shall lie at all points 500 feet from the mechanical treatment facilities, effluent holding and polishing ponds.
(B) Definition. COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, as that term is used in this section, shall be defined as those establishments providing on-site retail and customer services and a regular flow of on-site consumer traffic.
(C) Building permit required. No building in the district shall be demolished, constructed or altered until a building permit is issued by the Building Inspector.
(D) Review of building plans. Within the Wastewater Treatment Overlay District, all plans for new construction, additions, enlargement or exterior remodeling shall be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(E) Application requirement. Any application for a building permit within the boundaries of the Wastewater Treatment Overlay District shall be submitted to the Building Inspector who shall transmit same to the Plan Commission for review and approval. In addition to the information required by the Building Code, the applicant shall include any additional information as may be required by the Building Inspector for the Plan Commission pursuant to the plan review guidelines set forth below.
(F) Plan review guidelines. In furtherance of the purposes of the creation of the Wastewater Treatment Overlay District, no new construction, additions, enlargement, exterior remodeling or replacement of residential or commercial establishments shall be permitted within the overlay district unless there is a finding by the Plan Commission of mitigating factors which reflect the health and aesthetic concerns referred to in division (A) above. Those mitigating factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) The existence of a berm or natural land mass that effectively separates the residential property or commercial establishment from the sewage treatment facilities and creates a natural barrier to protect the residential property or commercial establishment from the health and aesthetic concerns outlined in this section.
(2) The existence of a vegetation screen that effectively separates the residential property or commercial establishment from the sewage treatment facility and creates a natural barrier to protect the residential property or commercial establishment from the health and aesthetic concerns outlined in this section.
(G) Plan review procedure. The Plan Commission Chairperson shall schedule a meeting of the Commission to consider the application. The Commission shall take final action to approve, deny or conditional approve the application within 45 days of the date of Plan Commission Preliminary Review. Conditions of approval may include landscaping deemed necessary to fulfill the purpose and intent of this division.
(H) Informal meeting recommended. Applicants are encouraged to submit conceptual plans or meet with the Plan Commission for preliminary review and discussion prior to formal submittal of detailed plans.
(I) Issuance of building permit. A building permit shall be issued to the applicant, stating the official action of the Plan Commission and shall be referred to the Zoning Administrator for enforcement of this section. Approved building permits shall expire in 12 months unless substantial work has been completed.\
(J) Appeal. If the project is not approved, the applicant may modify the proposal and resubmit, or may choose to appeal the Commission's decision within 30 days, to the Village Board which may affirm or modify the decision of the Commission.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
See Chapter 151 for shoreland-wetland zoning and Chapter 153 for floodplain zoning.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
(A) General uses applicable to one or more districts. The following uses shall be conditional uses and may be permitted as specified:
(1) Governmental and cultural uses such as fire and police stations, community centers, libraries, public emergency shelters, parks, playgrounds, museums and historical landmarks or restorations may be permitted in all residential, business and manufacturing districts.
(2) Utilities in all districts may be permitted, provided all principal utility structures and uses are not less than 50 feet from any residential lot line.
(3) Incinerators, and earth or sanitary landfill operations may be permitted in agricultural, and M-2 Districts.
(4) Golf courses may be permitted in any residential or agricultural district.
(5) Cemeteries may be permitted in any residential or agricultural district.
(6) Skating rinks, sports fields, swimming pools and tennis courts may be permitted in any district.
(7) Commercial recreational facilities such as bowling alleys, dance halls, driving ranges, miniature golf, amusement parks, gymnasiums, physical culture facilities, roller rinks and outdoor theaters may be permitted in any business district.
(8) Boat launches may be permitted in B-2 and C-1 Districts.
(B) Application. Applications for conditional use permits shall be made in duplicate to the Zoning Administrator on forms furnished by the Village Clerk and shall include the following:
(1) Names and addresses of the applicant, owner of the site, architect, professional engineer, contractor and all opposite and abutting property owners of record.
(2) Description of the subject site by lot, block and recorded subdivision, or by metes and bounds; address of the subject site; type of structure; proposed operation or use of the structure or site; number of employees, if any; and the zoning district within which the subject site lies.
(3) Site plan showing the location of any buildings and all proposed provisions for off-street parking and loading.
(4) Additional information as may be required by the Plan Commission, the Director of Public Works, Building Inspector, and Zoning Administrator.
(C) Notice. Notice of such application and the subsequent hearing thereon before the Plan Commission shall be published as a Class II notice in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 62.23(7)(d).
(D) Appearance at hearing. Either the applicant or his agent or attorney shall attend the public hearing of the Plan Commission at which such application is to be considered unless such attendance has been excused by the Commission.
(E) Review and approval. The Plan Commission shall review the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems and the proposed operation. The Commission shall hold a hearing and thereafter shall recommend approval, denial or conditional approval to the Village Board. The Board may accept, reject or modify the Commission's recommendations.
(F) Issuance of permit. If such permit is issued, the Village Board may attach conditions thereto such as, but not limited to, landscaping, architectural design, type of construction, construction commencement and completion dates, hours of operation, traffic circulation or parking requirements, highway access restrictions or increased yards.
(G) Permit lapses. A conditional use permit shall lapse and be void unless the use granted is operational, or substantial construction required to implement such use has been commenced, within one year of the issuance of such permit. A conditional use permit is non-transferable.
(H) Termination. In the event that a permitted conditional use subsequently does not conform with the conditions of the original permit granted, the conditional use permit shall be terminated by action of the Village Board and may be considered by the Board as a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE. Man-made structures such as clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar mounting structures.
ANTENNA. Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building or structure and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals or other communications signals.
BACKHAUL NETWORK. The lines that connect a provider's towers/cell sites to one or more cellular telephone switching off ices and/or long distance providers or the public switch telephone network.
COLLOCATION. The provision of multiple antennas or more than one commercial wireless communications service provider or government entity on a single tower or structure.
FAA. Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC. Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT. When referring to a tower or other structure, the distance measured from the grade to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (PSC). The provider of personal wireless service as defined in Sec. 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. par. 332 and as the same may be amended from time to time.
PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITIES. Transmitters, antenna structures and other types of installations used to provide personal wireless services.
PRE-EXISTING TOWERS/ANTENNAS. Any tower or antenna for which a building permit or conditional use permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this section.
TOWER. Any structure that is designed and constructed for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio and similar communications purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and the like. The term includes the structure and any support thereto.
(B) Standards and exceptions.
(1) Applicability.
(a) New towers and antennas. All towers or antennas constructed after passage of this section shall be subject to all applicable standards of this section.
(b) Pre-existing towers and antennas. Any tower or antenna for which a permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this section shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section other than the requirements of division (B)(2) below. Any such towers or antennas shall be referred to hereinafter as pre-existing towers or pre-existing antennas.
(c) Amateur radio and receive-only antennas. This section shall not apply to any tower or the installation of any antenna that is under 70 feet in height and is owned by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for a receive-only antenna.
(2) General requirements.
(a) Building Codes, Safety Standards. To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that it is maintained in compliance with standards contained in applicable state or local building codes and the applicable standards for towers that are published by the Electronic Industries Association, as amended from time to time. If, upon inspection, the Building Inspector concludes that a tower fails to comply with such codes and standards and constitutes a danger to persons or property, upon notice being provided to the owner of a tower, the owner shall immediately bring such tower into compliance with such standards. Failure to bring such tower immediately into compliance shall constitute grounds for the removal of the tower or antenna at the owner's expense.
(b) State or federal requirements. All towers shall meet or exceed standards and regulations of the FCC, the FAA and any other agency of the state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas.
(c) Collocation.
1. Any proposed telecommunication tower and tower site shall be designed in all respects so as to accommodate collocation of the applicant's antennas and at least two additional users. Towers and tower sites shall be designed to allow for future rearrangement of antennas upon the tower, to accept antennas mounted at varying heights, and to accommodate supporting buildings and equipment.
2. The holder of a permit for a tower shall permit collocation for at least two additional users and shall not make access to the tower and tower site for an additional user economically unfeasible. If an additional user demonstrates, through an independent arbitrator or other permitted means, that the holder of a tower permit has made access to such tower and tower site economically unfeasible, the permit shall become null and void.
(d) Antenna height. Antenna height shall not be restricted provided such device is installed and maintained in accordance with applicable state and local building codes and in compliance with current standards of the FAA, FCC and any other agency of the state or federal governments with the authority to regulate antennas.
(e) Tower height. 180 feet maximum.
(f) Separation between towers. Separation distances between towers shall be applicable for a proposed tower and any preexisting towers. The separation distance shall be measured by a straight line between the base of an existing tower and the base of a proposed tower.
New Tower Type
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Existing Tower Type
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Lattice | Guyed | Monopole 75 ft. in height or greater | Monopole less than 75 ft. in height | |
Lattice | 5,000 ft. | 5,000 ft. | 1,500 ft. | 750 ft. |
Guyed | 5,000 ft. | 5,000 ft. | 1,500 ft. | 750 ft. |
Monopole less than 75 ft. in height | 1,500 ft. | 1,500 ft. | 1,500 ft. | 750 ft. |
Monopole greater than 75 ft. in height | 750 ft. | 750 ft. | 750 ft. | 750 ft. |
(g) Availability of suitable existing towers, other structures or alternative technology. No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates that no existing tower, structure or alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna. Evidence submitted to determine that no existing tower, structure or alternative technology can accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna may consist of any of the following:
1. No existing towers or structures are located within the geographic area which meet the applicant's engineering requirements.
2. Existing towers or structures are not of sufficient height to meet the applicant's engineering requirements.
3. Existing towers or structures do not have sufficient structural strength to support the applicant's proposed antenna and related equipment.
4. The proposed antenna would cause electromagnetic interference with the antenna on the existing towers or structures, or the antenna on the existing towers or structures would cause interference with the proposed antenna.
5. The fees, costs or contractual provisions required by the owner in order to share an existing tower or structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are unreasonable. Costs exceeding new tower development are presumed to be unreasonable.
6. The applicant demonstrates that there are other limiting factors that render existing towers and structures unsuitable.
7. The applicant demonstrates that an alternative technology that does not require the use of towers or structures such as a cable microcell network using multiple low-powered transmitters/receivers attached to a wireline system is unsuitable. Costs of alternative technology that exceed new tower or antenna development shall not be presumed to render the technology unsuitable.
(h) Aesthetics.
1. Towers shall maintain either a galvanized steel finish or, subject to any applicable standards of the FAA, be painted a light gray so as to reduce visual obtrusiveness and blend into the natural setting and built environment.
2. At a tower site, the design of the buildings and related structures shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping that will blend the tower facilities to the natural setting and built environment.
3. If an antenna is installed on a structure other that a tower, the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment shall be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.
(i) Lighting. Towers shall not be artificially illuminated unless required by the FAA or any other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the lighting alternatives and design chosen shall cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views.
(j) Fencing. A tower shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than eight feet in height and secured so that it is not accessible by the general public. Fence design, materials and colors shall reflect the character of the surrounding area.
(k) Landscaping. A buffer of plant materials to effectively screen the tower compound from public view and from adjacent properties shall be provided. The minimum buffer shall consist of a landscape strip of at least five feet in width outside the perimeter of the tower compound. Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. In some cases, such as towers placed on large, wooded lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be a sufficient buffer.
(l) Accessory equipment and buildings. The equipment cabinet or structure used in association with an antenna shall be suited in accordance with the development standards of the underlying zoning district. Equipment cabinets or structures shall be screened from view by an evergreen hedge or other suitable landscape treatments, except where the use of non-vegetative screening would better reflect and complement the architectural character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(m) Signs. No signage or advertising is permitted to be placed on a wireless communication tower.
(3) Permitted uses. The installation of a tower or antenna as follows:
(a) Antennas or existing towers. The attachment of a new antenna on an existing tower may be permitted to minimize adverse visual impacts associated with the proliferation and clustering of towers provided that:
1. The height of the existing tower is not increased.
2. No building addition is required.
(b) Cable microcell network. The installation of a cable microcell network may be permitted through the use of multiple low-powered transmitters/receivers attached to existing wireline systems such as conventional cable or telephone wires or similar technology that does not require the use of towers.
(4) Conditional uses. The installation of towers and antennas, including the placement of accessory equipment or buildings, may be permitted by conditional use permit in all M-2 Manufacturing Districts. In addition to the standards identified in this section, any request for a conditional use permit shall also comply with the standards identified by § 155.28.
(5) Removal of abandoned antennas and towers. An antenna or tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned and the owner of such antenna or tower shall remove the same within 90 days of receipt of notice from the village notifying the owner of such abandonment. Failure to remove the antenna or tower within 90 days shall be grounds to remove the antenna or tower at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single tower, this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
(A) Purpose and intent. For purposes, of promoting compatible development and ensuring adequate public facilities, no person shall obtain a building permit or commence a use of land without first obtaining site plan approval from the Plan Commission; however, no approval is required for construction in single- and two-family districts or for any building remodeling that does not substantially change the character or use or add substantial floor area.
(B) Preliminary consultation. Prior to the preparation and official submittal of the site plan and supporting data, the applicant shall meet with the Zoning Administrator for a preliminary consultation. The purpose of this preliminary consultation is to have an informal discussion of the proposed project, a review of the regulations and policies applicable to the project and a discussion of the land use implications of the project.
(C) Required site plan information. The site plan shall be drawn to a scale not smaller than 30 feet to the inch, certified by a registered land surveyor, professional engineer, planner, architect or landscape architect and shall show the following:
(1) The dimensions of the land area and lot lines included in the project and the area of the site or lots included in the project.
(2) Existing and proposed grades based on village datum (U.S.C.G.S.), drainage systems and structures, and topographic contours at intervals not to exceed two feet.
(3) The shape, size, location, height, floor area and the finished ground and basement floor grades of all proposed buildings and structures.
(4) Natural features such as wood lots, streams and lakes or ponds, and man-made features such as existing roads and structures, with indication as to which are to be retained and which are to be removed or altered.
(5) Adjacent properties and their building locations and their uses, and zoning classification shall be identified.
(6) Existing and proposed sidewalks, paths, streets, driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces showing direction of travel for one-way drives.
(7) The width of existing and proposed streets, driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces showing direction of travel for one-way drives.
(8) Architectural renderings and general floor plans shall be provided for all new buildings. These drawings and plans should show sufficient detail to indicate the architectural design of the proposed building, but all design details are not required at this stage.
(9) An exterior lighting plan describing fixtures and designating placement.
(10) The site and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities.
(11) A vicinity-sketch showing the location of the site in relation to the surrounding street system.
(12) The name, address and telephone number of the owner, developer and designer.
(13) The anticipated resident population contained within the project or the number of employees anticipated to determine the impact on public utilities, including estimates of average daily quantities of waste consumption and wastewater discharge and strengths and cooling water volumes, if any.
(14) Any other information necessary to establish compliance with this chapter and Chapters 150 through 153.
(D) Official submittals required. Twelve copies of the site plan, accompanied by a dated letter of submittal requesting action, shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for its review and action. The site plans shall be submitted to the Plan Commission in accordance with the Plan Commission Application and Review Schedule prior to the Plan Commission meeting at which the site plan will be considered for approval unless an extension of time is mutually agreed upon.
(E) Landscaping requirements. All developments subject to this section shall be required to comply with minimum landscaping standards as follows:
(1) Residential development.
(a) All yards except for those portions used for driveways and accessory buildings sodded or seeded on black dirt.
(b) Two trees and/or shrubs per dwelling unit. Trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half inch in diameter and shrubs shall be a minimum of three years old.
(2) Non-residential development.
(a) Sodding, seeding, trees and shrubbery appropriate for the development.
(b) Trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half inch in diameter and shrubs shall be a minimum of three years old.
(F) Developer's agreement. The Plan Commission may require a bond, letter of credit or a consent and waiver for special assessments, together with a signed developer's agreement, in order to assure completion of the improvements provided for in the proposed site plan.
(G) Review procedure. Upon receipt of the site plan, the Plan Commission shall review it to determine whether it is in proper form, contains all of the required information, shows compliance with this and other ordinances and plans of the village, and demonstrates the adequacy of utility services. The Plan Commission shall in accordance with the Plan Commission Application and Review Schedule approve it, conditionally approve it or deny approval. Denial of approval shall be limited to any defect in form or required information, or any violation of any provision of this chapter or any ordinance, or the inadequacy of any utility. The Plan Commission's action shall be issued in writing by the Plan Commission Secretary stating, in detail, the reasons for the Plan Commission's actions.
(H) Appeal. The applicant may appeal any denial to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(I) Site plan revisions. Any major revisions to the site plan after initial approval must be approved by the Plan Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(J) Fees. Prior to site plan approval, the applicant for a site plan shall pay all professional fees incurred by the village for review of a site plan by the Village Planner, the Village Attorney or the Engineering Department staff and other fees required by the village.
(K) Lapse of site plan approval. In the event the project for which the site plan approval was granted is not completed within 18 months of such approval, the site plan approval shall lapse and there shall be no further development or construction. Upon application, the Plan Commission may renew the site plan as originally granted or require changes as deemed appropriate.
(L) Certificate of occupancy.
(1) Required. No certificate of occupancy shall be granted until all improvements shown on an approved site plan have been completed in accordance therewith and all fees have been paid.
(2) Exceptions. Upon a finding by the Zoning Administrator that certain improvements cannot be completed due to seasonal or other factors beyond the control of the developer and that temporary occupancy prior to completion will involve no health or safety hazard, the Building Inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy bearing an expiration date, which date shall allow reasonable time for completion of the temporary certificate of occupancy. No temporary certificate of occupancy shall be granted for a period longer than one year. No permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Inspector until all required improvements are completed.
(3) Also see § 155.37.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
(A) Compliance. For the purpose of promoting compatible development, aesthetics, stability of property values, and to prevent impairment or depreciation of the commercial-industrial community in the village, no structure, including signs, in any Business, Manufacturing, Multi-Family District and Conservation Outdoor Recreation District shall hereafter be erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, or have its exterior altered or changed in such a manner as to violate the principles set forth in division (B) below. Small accessory structures not requiring a zoning permit pursuant to § 155.03 are herewith exempt from the requirements of § 155.03.
(B) Principles. To implement and define criteria for the purposes set forth in division (A) above, the following principles are established:
(1) No building or sign shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is of such unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.
(2) No building or sign shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is so identical with those adjoining as to create excessive monotony or drabness.
(3) No building or sign shall be permitted where any exposed facade is not constructed or faced with a finished material which is aesthetically compatible with the other facades and presents an attractive appearance to the public and to surrounding properties.
(4) No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in that area; or which would unnecessarily have an adverse erect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.
(C) Administration. The Zoning Administrator shall require that each zoning permit application in any Business, Manufacturing, Conservation Outdoor Recreation or Multi-Family District be accompanied by plans showing the exterior elevations of all existing and proposed structures on the property; a description of the proposed materials to be used; and proposed floor elevations of all structures. The Zoning Administrator shall transmit all zoning permit applications and their accompanying plans to the Plan Commission for their review.
(D) Review and findings. The Plan Commission shall review the referred plans at a subsequent meeting, in accordance with the Plan Commission Application and Review Schedule and before the architectural plans for the proposed structure in the Business, Manufacturing, Multi-Family and Conservation Outdoor Recreation District are submitted for any state agency required approval. The Commission shall not approve any building plans unless it finds, after reviewing the application, that the structure, as planned, will not violate the principles set forth in division (B)(2) above.
(E) Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Plan Commission related to architectural control may appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Such appeal shall be filed with the Village Clerk within 30 days after filing the decision with the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 03-2016, passed 7-14-2016)
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