2016-648 ORDINANCE NO. 2016 - 648
An ordinance creating an overlay supplemental district to govern development of the former
General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant site, with penalties for violations thereof, together with
injunctive relief and remedies upon default of forfeiture payment as set forth in JGO 18.28.010.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 18.36.070 A of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville
is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. General Requirements. Overlay supplemental districts are intended to add
additional controls to certain areas of the underlying zoning districts to govern
development in the flood- plains, additional parking areas, and in areas of
historic significance, and the former General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant.
Where an overlay supplemental district is applied, the underlying zoning and
regulations remain in full force and effect.
SECTION II. Section 18.36.070 B.4 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Janesville is hereby created to read as follows:
4. SJO — South Jackson Street Overlay District
a. Intent and Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for the
redevelopment of the former General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant in a
manner consistent with the needs and best interests of the community and to
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
b. District Boundaries. The South Jackson Street Overlay District includes all
property as referenced in Figure 1, generally bounded by W. Delavan Drive,
S. Jackson Street, Kellogg Avenue, and the west property boundary of the
former General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant.
c. Permitted Uses. Any use permitted in the M2, General Industrial District,
subject to the provisions of Section 18.24.060, Planned Unit Developments,
except for Prohibited Uses listed in Section 18.36.070 B. 4. e. Prohibited
Uses.
d. Conditional Uses. Any use listed as a conditional use in the M2, General
Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Section 18.24.060, Planned
Unit Developments, except for Prohibited Uses listed in Section 18.36.070 B.
4. e. Prohibited Uses.
e. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited and ineligible for a
conditional use permit within the South Jackson Street Overlay District:
1. Asphalt and concrete batchinq or ready -mix plants;
2. Fertilizer production;
3. Foundries;
4. Junkyards and salvage yards;
5. Animal rendering plants;
6. Smelting plants;
7. Tanneries.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Common
Council, the public health, welfare, peace, tranquility, good order, public benefit,
and police power so requiring.
ADOPTED: August 8, 2016 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Deupree X
Gruber X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Jorgensen X
Liebert X
ATT // Marklein X
Tidwell X
/���. Williams X
Da , id T. Godek, City 'erk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Proposed by: Planning Services Division
Prepared by: Planning Services Division