§ 44-111. WF, Waterfront District.

(a)

Purpose. This district has the intent of providing areas having waterfront access wherein the proper use of such areas will principally serve the economic, social and recreational needs and interests of the residents of the city and, secondarily, visitors in the form of seasonal residents, tourists, vacationers and travelers. It is the further purpose of this district to retain the general scale of the present variety, type and character of development in terms of their spacing, bulk, height and density so as to prevent the obscuring of the view of the lake by excessively high and closely spaced, large bulk and excessively dense structural developments from inland areas.

(b)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Bakeries.

(2)

Bay viewing facilities.

(3)

Boat or yacht clubs and related facilities.

(4)

Confectionery shops.

(5)

Gift and novelty shops.

(6)

Harbormaster and harbor management facilities.

(7)

Marinas and related facilities for recreational boating.

(8)

Pedestrian walkways and promenades.

(9)

Recreational boating facilities, including those providing boat rentals, fishing and boating cruises and boat sales, maintenance and repairs.

(10)

Recreational fishing facilities, including fishing boats, fishing equipment, fishing bait, fish processing, storage and retail sales.

(11)

Restaurants providing direct view and access to the waterfront.

(12)

Waterfront arts and crafts shops.

(13)

Waterfront clothing and equipment stores.

(14)

Waterfront entertainment facilities involving water sports and activities.

(15)

Waterfront lodging facilities.

(16)

Waterfront parks and beaches, including all forms of waterfront recreation and sports activities.

(17)

Museums.

(18)

Offices.

(19)

Single-family dwellings.

(20)

Multifamily condominiums providing direct view and access to the waterfront.

(c)

Accessory uses.

(1)

Normal accessory uses to all permitted principal uses.

(2)

Normal accessory uses to all permitted principal conditional uses.

(d)

Special uses.

(1)

Specialty shops, stores and service outlets not mentioned as a permitted use, but which can be appropriately related as accessory uses to any of the permitted principal uses as determined by the zoning board of appeals.

(2)

Seasonal recreational vehicle facilities.

(3)

Engine and hull repair shops.

(4)

Temporary transient uses, section 44-199

(5)

Bed and breakfast establishments, section 44-190

(6)

Wind energy conversion systems, section 44-201

(Code 1992, § 24-98; Ord. No. 304, § 408, 6-2-2003; Ord. No. 328, 5-3-2010)