Presentation Preview Introductions Purpose for Zoning Code Rewrite Process for Zoning Code Rewrite Input on Key Issues

Purposes for Zoning Code Rewrite Modernize land use regulations Ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and statutory requirements Ensure protection of property values, unique resources, and community character

Current Zoning District Palette

Potential Zoning District Palette

Process for Zoning Code Rewrite Kick off – Summer 2011 Draft Code – Winter 2012 Public Open House to Review Code – early Spring 2012 Ordinance Adoption – Summer 2012 Draft Zoning Map – Winter/Spring 2012 Public Open House to Review Zoning Map – late Spring 2012 Zoning Map Adoption – Fall 2012

Input on Key Issues Sustainability Unique Development Types Development Standards Other Zoning Regulations

Sustainability Sustainable Marshfield Committee Authorized on March 14, 2006 Adopted the Wisconsin Energy Independent Community Partnership 25x25 Initiatives: Passed Phosphorus-Free Fertilizer Ordinance and Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Ordinance

Wind Turbines (commercial)

Wind Turbines (primarily for on-site use)

Solar Panels (commercial)

Solar Panels (on buildings) Panels on commercial building

Solar Panels (stand alone)

Community Gardens

Rain Gardens

Site design and facilities that support bike and pedestrian use/access

Maximum impervious surface limits The max. amount of surface which prevents, impedes, or slows infiltration or absorption of stormwater

Input on Key Issues Unique Development Types Sustainability Development Standards Other Zoning Regulations

Live-Work Units

In Family Suites

Accessory Dwelling Units

Cooperative Housing A legal entity—usually a corporation—that owns residential buildings Each shareholder is granted the right to occupy one housing unit and share the communal space and resources

Mixed Use Buildings

Input on Key Issues Development Standards Sustainability Unique Development Types Development Standards Other Zoning Regulations

Development Standards Require “Dark Skies” lighting Require landscaping for buildings and sites Require landscaping for parking lots Require buffering between incompatible land uses Parking lot placement to the side or rear of buildings Regulate 3 and 4 unit multifamily buildings differently than 5+ unit buildings

Regulate exterior building materials: Multifamily

Regulate exterior building materials: Office and Institutional

Regulate exterior building materials: Neighborhood Commercial

Regulate exterior building materials: Community Commercial

Regulate exterior building materials: Downtown

Regulate exterior building materials: Light Industrial

Regulate exterior building materials: Heavy Industrial

Require zero foot setbacks and 2 story buildings Downtown

Regulate Outdoor Storage: Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial

Input on Key Issues Other Zoning Regulations Sustainability Unique Development Types Development Standards Other Zoning Regulations

Should “tricky” land uses be regulated as conditional uses? Outdoor display Indoor commercial entertainment Outdoor commercial entertainment Drive-through sales and service Commercial animal boarding Outdoor maintenance service Commercial greenhouse/garden center Personal storage facility Transit center

How should the new zoning code address home occupations? Minor home occupations with no nonresident employees permitted by right? Major home occupations with a few nonresident employees permitted by conditional use? Home occupations permitted in two family dwellings? Home occupations permitted in multifamily dwellings?

Should the new zoning code include special overlay districts for historic residential areas with additional regulations to protect their unique character?

Should the new zoning code include special overlay district for downtown with additional regulations to protect its character?

Should the new zoning code address above ground permanent pools the same as above ground temporary pools?

How should the new zoning code address temporary shelter structures?

Should the new zoning code address outdoor storage of personal property? Recreational equipment Other personal property

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