§ 100-205. M-3 general industrial district.

(a)

Intent. The M-3 general industrial district is intended to allow for more intensive industrial developments which are of such a nature as to not cause significant adverse effects upon adjacent zones. The village intends to insulate this district from residential areas to the extent possible by placing B-4, B-5 or M-2 zoning around the M-3 district. The following requirements are intended to help carry out this intent:

(1)

Any use that involves the manufacture of goods, and which produces any smoke, noise, dust, fly ash or odor, shall be confined within the building.

(2)

Sales or displays and public areas are limited to ten percent of the total floor area.

(b)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Refer to section 100-208 for the list of uses permitted in the M-3 district.

(2)

Other uses similar to the previously referenced permitted use list, subject to the approval of the economic development committee, if the use is not already listed as a conditional use or not allowed.

(c)

Conditional uses.

(1)

Refer to section 100-208 for the list of conditional uses in the M-3 district.

(2)

Other uses similar to the previously referenced conditional uses list, subject to the approval of the zoning board of appeals.

(d)

Required approval. The economic development committee is responsible for site plan and architectural review in the M-3 district and has the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny such applications.

(e)

Dimensional requirements.

(1)

Lot area requirements:

a.

Minimum lot dimensions:

Width: 125 feet.

Depth: 125 feet.

b.

Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.

(2)

Setbacks:

a.

Minimum street yard setback: 25 feet per 25 feet of greenspace.

b.

Minimum interior side yard setback: 15 feet per 15 feet of greenspace.

c.

Minimum rear yard setback: 25 feet per ten feet of greenspace.

(3)

Building size:

a.

Maximum height:

Principal building: 45 feet.

Accessory building: 15 feet.

b.

Minimum floor area (principal building):

Total: 10,000 square feet.

On the first floor of multiple-story buildings: 6,000 square feet.

(f)

Design standards.

(1)

General requirement. The architectural design of all buildings shall be subject to economic development committee approval.

(2)

Building materials and color.

a.

Exterior building materials shall convey an impression of durability. Materials such as decorative masonry, stone, brick block, aggregate panels and glass are permitted. Dryvit, metal and stucco may be used as trim material, not to exceed 25 percent of exterior area. Vinyl and aluminum siding are not permitted. A minimum of 25 percent of the gross area of street sides of buildings must be decorative masonry.

b.

Exterior building colors shall be nonreflective, subtle, neutral, or earth tone. The use of high intensity colors, metallic colors, black, or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited. Building trim and architectural accent elements may feature brighter colors, but such colors shall be muted, not metallic, not fluorescent, and not specific to particular uses or tenants. Standard corporate and trademark colors shall be permitted only on sign face and copy areas.

(3)

Roofing materials and style. Roofing materials are at the discretion of the economic development committee. Roofs must be traditional roof colors, such as gray, black or dark brown.

(4)

Mechanical units. All roof and wall-mounted mechanical, electrical, communications, and service equipment, including satellite dishes and vent pipes, must be screened from front street view by parapets, walls, or by other approved means.

(g)

Refuse storage.

(1)

Trash dumpsters shall be screened from public rights-of-way and adjacent property by an enclosure with walls a minimum of six feet in height. The walls shall be constructed of masonry compatible with materials used on the street side of the principal building. Access gates shall be constructed of woven wire fencing with opaque screening material. It is preferred that a screened pedestrian entrance be provided such that waste may be deposited without opening the large access gates.

(2)

All garbage/waste shall be within an enclosure. All garbage cans, trash dumpsters, trash containers, and other storage devices situated on any property shall be closed containers with lids.

(3)

Refuse storage areas may not be located on any street side of a principal building except by prior economic development committee approval.

(4)

Refuse storage areas may be freestanding or attached to a principal or accessory.

(5)

Refuse storage shall not be considered an accessory structure, but shall be of a size to adequately store all refuse and recyclables anticipated to be generated by use or uses on subject property.

(6)

The size, height, location, setbacks and design of refuse storage shall be approved by the economic development committee.

(h)

Other outdoor storage. Any outside storage that is visible from the street, even on a temporary basis, must be screened with either a six-foot high fence built to serve as a vision screen or a planting screen that will visually block the storage.

(i)

Sidewalks, driveways, parking and loading.

(1)

Parking areas shall not encroach into required greenspace, nor shall driveways or sidewalks, except to pass through this area as close to ninety degrees to the roadway as practical.

(2)

Sidewalks shall be a maximum of six feet wide.

(3)

Driveways shall be provided as set forth in section 100-403(1) and section 100-404 of this chapter.

(4)

Loading areas shall be provided as set forth in section 100-402 of this chapter.

(5)

Parking shall be provided as set forth in section 100-403 of this chapter.

(j)

General development requirements.

(1)

Landscaping. Landscaping plans are subject to economic development committee review and approval subject to the following minimum standards. Any alteration to that plan shall be subject to further economic development committee review and approval.

a.

The minimum number of trees on a site shall be calculated based on the principal street frontage; one tree is required for each 20 feet. For lots with 100 feet or less of road frontage; a minimum of five trees shall be planted or retained. A minimum of two trees are to be planted or retained in each front yard and each street side yard.

b.

Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of three-inch caliper and evergreens a minimum of six feet at time of planting.

c.

Efforts to protect and retain existing trees should be noted in the landscaping plan.

d.

It is expected that all landscaping shall be appropriately distributed on the site. Additional plantings of trees (deciduous and evergreen), ornamental trees and shrubs above the minimum required herein shall be planted consistent with the aesthetic style of the building.

e.

Landscaping shall not obstruct fire department view of external fire alarms or access to the building.

f.

Landscaping shall be used to screen unsightly site elements, such as refuse enclosures, utility boxes, building mechanical equipment and service doors and loading docks.

g.

All trees shall be hardy, urban tolerant and disease resistant.

h.

The natural topography shall be used in the design and layout of the site.

i.

All landscaping shall be completed within nine months following issuance of an occupancy permit.

j.

All plantings must be maintained. If at any time, required trees die, be damaged or destroyed, such trees must be replaced in the original approximate location.

k.

Prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject property a letter of credit shall be submitted to the village in a form acceptable to the village attorney. The letter of credit shall be in the amount of the estimated cost of landscape materials and installation, plus an additional ten percent for village administrative costs (refundable if landscaping completed by applicant), with said estimated cost verified by a representative of the village. If landscaping is installed in phases, the village may reduce the letter of credit to an amount of the remaining estimated cost. However, the village shall retain 25 percent of the original letter of credit amount for one full year from the date of full landscape plan installation. Should landscaping not be completed within nine months of occupancy, or if landscape materials that do not survive one full growing season are not replaced, the village shall draw upon the letter of credit as funds to complete or replace landscaping.

(2)

Signage shall be as set forth under article VII of this chapter.

(3)

Generally, building and parking setbacks from state controlled rights-of-way are 50 feet, as regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

(k)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(1)

Review required: Accessory buildings, structures and uses are subject to site plan and architectural review.

(2)

Limitations:

a.

Accessory structures and uses are limited to those customarily incidental to the approved principal use, as approved by site plan and architectural review.

b.

No more than 20 percent of the total floor area (principal building and accessory building gross floor area) shall be used for accessory uses, as approved by site plan and architectural review.

c.

Accessory buildings and structures may only be located in rear yards, with the exception of those typically used for landscaping and decorating such as flagpoles, ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials and birdbaths, as approved by site plan and architectural review.

d.

Accessory building or structure shall be designed in the same architectural style as the principal building or buildings on the same lot.

(3)

Permitted accessory buildings, structures and uses:

a.

Those customarily incidental to the principal use.

b.

Garages for storage of vehicles used in conjunction with the principal use.

c.

Off-street parking and loading areas accessory to the principal use.

d.

Auxiliary power generators.

e.

Dish antennas, ground, and rear and side building mounted only, as approved by site plan and architectural review.

(4)

Setback: Same as for principal structure.

(5)

Proximity to principal building: No closer than ten feet.

(6)

Maximum floor area: As approved by site plan and architectural review.

(7)

Maximum number: As approved by site plan and architectural review.

(8)

Total coverage of all accessory structures: Not more than 20 percent of rear yard area.

(9)

[Location of accessory buildings or structures:] No accessory buildings or structures shall be located within the required greenspace setback or within a required parking area.

(10)

Satellite dish antennas: In addition to the requirements listed above, satellite dish antennas are subject to the following:

a.

Multiple satellite dishes are permitted subject to proper screening from visibility from street view.

b.

Satellite dish antennas shall be located no closer than five feet to any alley lot line.

c.

Satellite dish antennas shall be constructed and anchored in such a manner to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour, shall be made of corrosive-resistant materials, and must not interfere with reception on adjacent properties.

d.

No advertising shall be displayed on a satellite dish antenna except for a nameplate, no more than one square foot in area, displaying the name and address of the manufacturer, distributor and/or retailer.

(11)

[Refuse storage:] For refuse storage, see subsection (g) of this section.

(Ord. No. 699, § V, 1-21-03; Ord. No. 710, § III, 5-20-03)