A. 
This chapter contemplates an administrative and enforcement officer entitled the "Zoning Administrator" to administer and enforce the same. Certain considerations, particularly with regard to granting of permitted conditional uses, planned unit development conditional uses, changes in zoning districts and the Zoning Map, and amending the text of this Zoning Chapter require review and action by the Plan Commission or Village Board. A Board of Appeals is provided to assure proper administration of the chapter and to avoid arbitrariness.
B. 
Due to the size of the Village of Neshkoro, it may not be feasible to find a suitable person willing to take on the responsibility of being Zoning Administrator on a part-time basis. It is therefore provided that the function of the Zoning Administrator can be delegated to a committee of the Board, to another Village official or a single member of the Board or the Village President. An officer other than a Board member or another employee of the Village may also be designated to handle the duties of Zoning Administrator on a part-time basis in addition to the other duties performed by such person.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
The Zoning Administrator shall be the agency or individual appointed by resolution of the Village Board. The duty of the Zoning Administrator shall be to interpret and administer this chapter. The Zoning Administrator shall further:
A. 
Issue all zoning permits and make and maintain records, which records shall be maintained in the Village Hall.
B. 
Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and use of land to determine compliance with the terms of this chapter.
C. 
Maintain permanent and current records of this chapter, including but not limited to, all maps, amendments, conditional uses, variances, appeals and applications therefor.
D. 
Provide and maintain a public information function relative to all matters arising out of this chapter.
E. 
Receive, file and forward to the Village Clerk-Treasurer, Plan Commission and Village Board all applications for amendments to this chapter.
F. 
Receive, file and forward to the Plan Commission and Village Board all applications for conditional uses.
G. 
Receive, file and forward to the Board of Appeals all applications for appeals, variances or other matters on which the Board of Appeals is required to act under this chapter and shall attend all Board of Appeals meetings to provide technical assistance when requested by the Village Board.
H. 
Initiate, direct and review from time to time a study of the provisions of this chapter and make recommendations to the Village Board not less than once a year.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Village Board. The Village Board, the governing body of the Village, subject to recommendations by the Plan Commission and the holding of public hearings by said Plan Commission, has ultimate authority to make changes and amendments in zoning districts, the Zoning Map and supplementary floodland zoning map and to amend the text of this chapter. The Board may, in arriving at its recommendation, on occasion of its own volition, conduct its own public hearing, even where not required hereunder, and even when the Plan Commission has already held a public hearing on the same issue.
B. 
Plan Commission. The Village Plan Commission, together with its other statutory duties, shall make reports and recommendations relating to the plan and development of the Village to the Village Board, other public officials and other interested organizations and citizens. In general, the Plan Commission shall have such powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote municipal planning. Under this chapter, its functions are primarily recommendatory to the Village Board. Recommendations shall be in writing. A recording thereof in the Commission's minutes shall constitute the required written recommendation. The Commission may, in arriving at its recommendation, on occasion of its own volition, conduct its own public hearing, even where not required hereunder.
C. 
A Board of Appeals is established to provide an appeals procedure for persons who deem themselves aggrieved by decisions of administrative officers in enforcement of this chapter. The Board of Appeals shall be made up according to § 62.23, Wis. Stats.
[Amended 10-31-2005]
(1) 
How constituted. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five members and two alternate members; all shall be residents of the Village.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
Appointment. At the May meeting of the Village Board, successors to the members whose terms expire in that year shall be appointed by the Village Board to serve terms beginning the succeeding first day of June.
(3) 
Powers and duties: as described in § 62.23, Wis. Stats.
A. 
A zoning permit shall be granted or denied in writing by the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of application, and the applicant shall post such permit in a conspicuous place at the site.
B. 
The permit shall expire within six months unless substantial work has commenced or within 18 months after the issuance of the permit if the structure for which a permit is issued is not substantially completed; in which case of expiration, the applicant shall reapply for a zoning permit before commencing work on the structure.
C. 
Any permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Violations. It shall be unlawful to use or improve any structure or land or to use water or air in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. In case of any violation, the Village Board, the Plan Commission, the Zoning Administrator or any property owner who would be specifically damaged by such violation may cause appropriate action or proceeding to be instituted to enjoin a violation of this chapter or cause a structure to be vacated or removed.
B. 
Remedial action. Whenever an order of the Zoning Administrator has not been complied with within 30 days after written notice has been mailed to the owner, resident agent or occupant of the premises, the Village Board, the Plan Commission, the Zoning Administrator or the Village Attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings.
C. 
Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any order of the Zoning Administrator issued in accordance with this chapter or resists enforcement shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a forfeiture and such additional penalties as provided for in § 1-4 of this Code.