This chapter is established pursuant to the provisions of § 60.62
of the Wisconsin Statutes and shall be known as the "Town of Greenville
Zoning Ordinance."
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare; to protect property values
and the property tax base; to permit the careful planning and efficient
maintenance of highway systems; to ensure adequate highway, utility,
health, educational and recreational facilities; to recognize the
needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth;
to encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in
accordance with their character and adaptability; to provide adequate
light and air, including access to sunlight for solar collectors and
to wind for wind energy systems; to encourage the protection of groundwater
resources; to preserve wetlands; to conserve soil, water and forest
resources; to protect the beauty and amenities of landscape and man-made
developments; to provide healthy surroundings for family life; and
to promote the efficient and economical use of public funds.
This chapter is designed to determine, establish, regulate and
restrict:
A.
The areas within which agriculture, forestry, industry, mining, trades,
business and recreation may be conducted.
B.
The areas in which residential uses may be regulated or prohibited.
C.
The areas in and/or along natural watercourses, channels, streams
and creeks in which trades or industries, filling or dumping, erection
of structures and the location of buildings may be prohibited or restricted.
D.
Trailer camps, or tourist camps and motels or both and mobile/manufactured
home parks.
E.
Designate certain areas, uses or purposes that may be subjected to
special regulation.
F.
The location of buildings and structures designed for specific uses
and designation of uses for which buildings and structures may not
be used or altered.
G.
The location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings
and other structures.
H.
The location of roads and schools.
I.
Building setback lines.
J.
The density and distribution of population.
K.
The percentage of lot that may be occupied, size of yards, courts
and other open spaces.
L.
Places, structures or objects with a special character, historic
interest, aesthetic interest or other significant value, historic
landmarks and historic districts.
M.
Burial sites, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 157.70(1)(b).
