Sponsor
Alderman Weidner
Title
Ordinance 7-12
An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of Racine’s building code concerning the regulations of hoop houses
The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Article II. Building Code Division 1. Generally Sec. 18-26 Definitions: Hoop House means a structure with a poly-film roof and wall covering not exceeding six (6) millimeters in thickness, installed over rounded structural members. This structure is used to grow vegetables and other plants. There shall be no storage of solvents, fertilizers, gases or other chemicals or flammable materials and/or liquids. The storage of any type of vehicle is strictly prohibited.
SECTION 2: Division 5. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Subdivision XV. Hoop Houses (aka Greenhouses) Sec. 18-386 Definitions: Hoop House means a structure with a poly-film roof and wall covering not exceeding six (6) millimeters in thickness, installed over rounded structural members. This structure is used to grow vegetables and other plants. There shall be no storage of solvents, fertilizers, gases or other chemicals or flammable materials and/or liquids. The storage of any type of vehicle is strictly prohibited.
SECTION 3: Sec. 18-387 Location of Hoop House
(1) Hoop Houses shall be located at least five (5) feet from any other structure on a zoning lot.
(2) Hoop Houses shall be located at least three (3) feet from all property lines on a zoning lot.
(3) Per City of Racine Zoning Code Sec. 114-692, Hoop Houses in Zoning Districts R1 to R6 shall be designated as accessory structures and all applicable requirements per zoning district shall be enforced.
(4) Hoop Houses located in Zoning Districts other than R1 to R6 are considered to be Conditional Uses for that Zoning District and will require a Conditional Use Permit be issued before the Hoop House may be erected.
SECTION 4: Sec. 18-388 Maximum area of a Hoop House. Hoop Houses shall be limited in area and hei...
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