Number
190338
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for pergolas.
Section
295-505-3 (table) am
295-505-3-f-0 am
295-505-3-f-1 am
295-505-3-f-2 am
295-505-3-f-5 am
295-505-3-f-9 am
295-505-3-i am
Analysis
Under current zoning code provisions, an open-lattice-covered pergola is subject to the accessory structure design standards for an open trellis or arbor. A fully-covered pergola (e.g., one with a corrugated fiberglass roof) is subject to the accessory structure design standards for a shed.
This ordinance provides that the design standards for a fully-covered pergola shall differ from the design standards in the following aspects:
1. A fully-covered pergola shall not be included when calculating lot coverage. A shed shall continue to be included in this calculation.
2. There shall be no minimum rear setback, minimum rear street setback or minimum side street (rear yard) setback for a fully-covered pergola. A shed shall continue to be subject to setback requirements.
3. The maximum sidewall height for a fully-covered pergola shall be 10 feet. The maximum sidewall height for a shed shall continue to be 8 feet.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Table 295-505-3 of the code is amended to read:
Table 295-505-3 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE DESIGN STANDARDS
Garage Shed >>or fully-covered pergola<< Deck/stoop less than one foot above grade Deck/stoop one to 3 feet above grade Deck/stoop 3 to 7 feet above grade Deck/stoop more than 7 feet above grade Open trellis [[or arbor]] >>, arbor or open-lattice-covered pergola<<
Included in lot coverage calculation? Yes Yes >>except for a fully-covered pergola.<< No No Yes Yes No
Minimum front setback Same as principal building; if the garage door faces the front of the lot, an additional 4 ft. shall be required. Same as principal building. No restr...
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