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* ORDINANCE CHANGE:

Approved at the March 10th, 2008 Public Hearing.

(1) INTENT.   Recognizing that the open shoreline is one of Ephraim's most distinctive features, the intent of this ordinance is to provide for as much open viewing space along our shoreline as possible.  As an important contributing component of the Ephraim Historic District owners of residences in the PW district are encouraged to use and maintain their existing (as of January 1, 1998) residences. However, the position of the Village is that the buildings, because they are on lot sizes that would prohibit the erection of structures under existing ordinances, not be expanded and that residential buildings be restricted to those in existence as of January 1, 1998.  The Village position is since most of the residential buildings in this district are sited on small non-conforming lots that would otherwise prohibit the erection of such structures under existing ordinances, residences shall be restricted to those in existence. Furthermore, expansion would add further visual mass to the array of buildings already along the shoreline.  Visual impact is to be minimized, particularly as regards height, either as seen from the water looking toward the shore or from Highway 42 looking toward the water.  Existing residences can be modified, or torn down and reproduced, subject to approved Plan committee "PW Design Review" whereas the individual footprints, lot coverage, and setbacks for this district are grandfathered.

(2) PERMITTED USES.

(A)       Park and open space provided that any proposed structural elements are given conditional use approval.

(B)       Beaches, provided that any proposed structural elements are given conditional use approval.

 (3) CONDITIONAL USES.            

(A)       On parcels where there is not a residence: as of January 1, 1998:

(1)  Dockage and launching;

(2)  Boat and related rentals;

(3)  Sale of marine fuel and accessories for marine use only;

(4)  Structures necessary for permitted and conditional uses in the district, including bathrooms.  Special Plan Committee approval shall determine the number of required parking spaces on a case-by-case basis, unless the use has a number established under ordinance 17.15(9); parking requirements may be met through a combination of off-street, on-site and/or dedicated parking spaces within common ways.  Pervious surfaces for parking are preferred in this district.            

(B)  Residential buildings in the district shall be restricted to those existing as of January 1, 1998.  The footprint and total space footage of these buildings shall not be expanded, as this would add further visual mass to the array of buildings already along the shoreline.  A "PW Design Review" shall be required for the reproduction of an existing residential structure as well as for additions or any modification to existing structures resulting in an increase to the footprint, height, or total square footage of these buildings. Visual impact from the streetscape is to be minimized.  Residences destroyed by natural disaster or fire in this district may be replaced to former footprint, location and size.  Any other buildings on the property destroyed by fire or natural disaster can only be replaced if they meet the dimensional standards under the current ordinances.

 (C)  Other restrictions as regards structures in the PW District:

           (1)  No more than two garage or carport spaces/lot;

                       (2)  No sheds, accessory buildings or boathouses;

(3)  No structures or buildings shall exceed 15' in height as measured from the crown grade of Water Street abutting the property; or as determined by the Plan Committee in consideration of the height of adjacent structures, and existing rooflines and pitches.

(4)  No structures or fences shall exceed 3' in height above ground level within side yard areas and extending from the front to the rear or the yard.

(4)  The setback and lot coverage requirements (from 17.24) shall be mandated except in the case of buildings, structures or public projects along the shoreline that are deemed to be in the greatest interest to the public by a majority of the Plan Committee and a majority of the Village Board, and this exception can occur only through special exception review.  (4/08/02)

(4)        PROTECTED WATERFRONT DESIGN REVIEW by Historic Preservation Committee and Plan Committee

(A)        Design Criteria For Residential Building Reproduction

·        Consideration given to applications in which the proposed reproduction will closely reflect the design and look of the original structure.  New building may be constructed to the grandfathered footprint, location, and size of the existing residence.

·        Consideration given to applications in which the proposed reproduction will result in a slightly different look than the original building but whose design results in a smaller footprint with less lot coverage, a fitting building height, increased setbacks, and an overall better look that is in keeping with the character of the village and would lessen the ecological impact on the property.

·        Consideration given to applications in which the proposed reproduction will generally reflect the look of the original building but will also require some degree of design modification which is subject to par(B).

(B)    Design Criteria For Modification

·        Consideration given to applications where an increase in height would be required to make an existing building structurally sound.

·        Consideration given to applications resulting in the modification of a building that does not result in increased footprints, and does not exceed the current height of the existing building.

·        Consideration given to applications resulting in footprint modification to the primary structure whereas the footprints from additional existing structures to be removed can be reclaimed.

·        Consideration given to allow for 10% additional lot coverage when that area will be used for adding off street parking.

(5)        DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. See ordinance 17.24.

(6)        PROHIBITED USES. Home occupations are not  permitted in the PW District.

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Make Sure Your Zoning Permit Applications Are In On Time: 

The Historic Preservation Committee meets the 4^th Monday of each month at 6 or 6:30 pm at the Administrative Office. To be heard by the committee, all completed applications must be received by the Zoning Administrator one week prior to the scheduled meeting date.

The Plan Committee meets the 4^th Monday of each month, at 7 pm at the Administrative Office. To be heard by the committee, all completed applications must be received by the Zoning Administrator one week prior to the scheduled meeting date.

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