These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by
§ 62.23(7), Wis. Stats.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety,
morals, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of this community.
It is the general intent of this chapter to regulate and restrict
the use of all structures, lands and waters; regulate and restrict
lot coverage, population distribution and density, and the size and
location of all structures, so as to lessen congestion in and promote
the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety
from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers; provide adequate light,
air, sanitation and drainage; prevent overcrowding; avoid undue population
concentration; facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities
and utilities; stabilize and protect property values; further the
appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources; preserve
and promote the beauty of the community; and implement the community
Comprehensive Plan or plan components. It is further intended to provide
penalties for its violation.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul,
impair, or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed
restrictions, agreements, ordinances, rules, regulations or permits
previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, wherever this
chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter
shall govern.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally
construed in favor of the City and shall not be deemed a limitation
or repeal of any other power granted by Wisconsin Statutes.
This chapter shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the
"Zoning Ordinance, City of Lancaster, Wisconsin."
