Findings of fact. Uncontrolled use of the shoreland-wetlands and
the pollution of the navigable waters of the Village of Howards Grove
would adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and
general welfare and impair the tax base. The Legislature of Wisconsin
has delegated responsibility to all municipalities to further the
maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; prevent and control
water pollution; protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life;
control building sites, placement of structures and land uses; and
preserve shore cover and natural beauty.
Prevent and control water pollution by filtering or storage of sediments,
nutrients, heavy metals or organic compounds that would otherwise
drain into navigable waters and to maintain storm and flood water
capacity;
Preserve shore cover and natural beauty by restricting the removal
of natural shoreland cover and controlling shoreland-wetland excavation,
filling and other earthmoving activities.
Title of chapter: "Shoreland-Wetland Zoning Ordinance/Chapter
for the Village of Howards Grove, Wisconsin."