This Shoreland, Wetland and Habitat Protection Ordinance is
adopted under the authority of § 59.692, Wis. Stats., in
order to satisfy the requirements of §§ 59.692 and
87.30, Wis. Stats., and to implement §§ 59.69, 59.694,
281.31 and 236.45, Wis. Stats.
Uncontrolled use of the shorelands and wetlands and pollution
of the navigable waters of Adams County, Wisconsin, adversely affect
the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare and impair
the tax base. The Legislature of Wisconsin has delegated responsibilities
to the counties to further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions;
prevent and control water pollution; protect fish spawning grounds,
fish and aquatic life; control building sites, placement of structures
and land uses; and preserve shore cover, natural beauty and habitat;
this is the responsibility recognized by Adams County, Wisconsin.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, convenience
and welfare and to promote and protect the public trust in navigable
waters this chapter has been established to:
A.
Further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions and prevent
and control water pollution through:
(1)
Limiting structures to those areas where soil and geological conditions
will provide a safe foundation.
(2)
Establishing minimum lot sizes to provide adequate area for private
on-site waste treatment systems.
(3)
Controlling filling and grading to prevent soil erosion problems.
(4)
Limiting impervious surfaces to control runoff which carries pollutants.
D.
Preserve and restore shoreland vegetation and natural scenic beauty
through:
