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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Burlington, WI (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Burlington, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Downtown Design Guide

Buildings inside Burlington's HPO Historic Preservation Overlay District must follow the published "Burlington Historic Downtown Main Street District: Design Quality - Standards Guidelines" on top of the underlying zoning district's own rules. The Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission and Common Council apply those guidelines to every exterior alteration request under Zoning Code § 315-42.

Burlington Historic District Design Standards

Significant Restrictions

Burlington City Code § 315-42B

District standards. District standards shall conform to those required in the underlying basic zoning district. In addition, the design guidelines as set forth in the publication titled "Burlington Historic Downtown Main Street District: Design Quality - Standards Guidelines," as amended, published by the Burlington Historic Downtown Main Street District, shall be used by the Historic Preservat...

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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Racine County