The purpose of this article is to prevent blight, to secure
healthy and humane living conditions, to protect the integrity of
investments in real property, to prevent the decline of real estate
values, to improve aesthetics and to protect the public health, safety
and welfare. In order to secure this goal, activities contrary to
this article are deemed to constitute a matter of public concern which
must be regulated through the exercise of the Village's police
powers.
The following definitions shall be applicable in this article.
For purposes of this article, where appropriate, the singular and
plural may be used interchangeably.
APPLIANCE(S)
Stove, stove top, range, washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer
or otherwise similar devices used commercially or in the home.
ENCLOSED BUILDING
Without limitation, a garage, warehouse, barn, pole building
or any structure that has walls, ceiling, roof and doors that can
be closed to prevent access by the public.
FENCE
An enclosed barrier consisting of wood, stone, or metal intended
to prevent ingress, egress and prevent public view of the enclosed
area. For purposes of this article, the term "fence" shall not include
plantings, such as hedges or shrubbery. No fence shall be constructed
of unsightly or dangerous materials which would constitute a nuisance.
MACHINE(S) or MACHINERY
Farm implements, farm implement parts, tires, trailers, wagons,
farm equipment or similar devices.
MOTOR VEHICLE(S)
Automobile, mobile home, recreational vehicle, moped, motor
bicycle, motor bus, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motor home, motor
truck, tractor, trailer, or any portions thereof, all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs), snowmobiles, boats (whether motorized or not), or any motor
vehicle as defined in § 340.01(35), Wis. Stats.
NUISANCE APPLIANCE(S)
Without limitation, any inoperable, disassembled, wrecked,
stripped, junked, or unused appliance(s) or any appliance(s) which
is no longer operable in the sense for which it was originally manufactured.
NUISANCE MACHINE(S) OR MACHINERY
Without limitation, any inoperable, disassembled, wrecked,
stripped, junked, or unused machine(s) or machinery or any machine(s)
or machinery which is no longer operable or usable in the sense for
which it was originally manufactured.
NUISANCE MOTOR VEHICLE(S)
Without limitation, any inoperable, disassembled, unlicensed,
unroadworthy, wrecked, or stripped motor vehicle(s).
NUISANCE PROPERTY
Without limitation, nuisance motor vehicle(s), nuisance machine(s)
or machinery and nuisance appliance(s).
OWNER
Title owner, lessee, occupant, individual, partnership or
corporation, person in possession or person under whose control a
vehicle(s), machine(s) or machinery or appliance(s) is kept.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any property owned by or held by any governmental body, including
the Village of Dane, or by any public utility or cooperative, including
but not limited to rights-of-way, easements, thoroughfares, roadways,
alleyways, streets, highways or similar public land.