As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
Includes every living:
A.
Warm-blooded creature (except a human being);
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the
statutory provisions in Chapters 173 and 951 of the Wisconsin Statutes
describing and defining regulations with respect to animals, inclusive
of any provisions therein relating to penalties to be imposed and
exclusive of any regulations for which the statutory penalty is a
fine or term of imprisonment, are hereby adopted and by reference
made part of the chapter as if fully set forth herein. Any act required
to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated herein by
reference is required or prohibited by this chapter. Any future amendments,
revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are
intended to be made part of this chapter.
The keeping or raising of honey bees is allowed within all areas
of the Village. In areas not zoned for agricultural use, a site plan
is required to be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator
or his/her designee. The hives shall be centrally located on the lot
and not in front of the home. The Zoning Administrator shall have
the authority to relax this requirement on larger lots. The hives
shall have a visual barrier, not entirely concealing the hive but
providing a softening appearance. Lots smaller than one acre in size
are limited to two hives. It is recommended that the hive owner join
the Brown County Beekeepers Association for education and guidance
purposes.
No person, firm, or corporation shall bring into, keep, maintain,
offer for sale or barter, or release to the wild in the Village any
live chicken or rooster.
The Police Department shall have authority to enforce the provisions
of this chapter, including but not limited to seizing any animal which
the Police Department reasonably believes has been taken, employed,
used, or possessed in violation of this chapter. The Building Inspector
may enforce any provisions of this chapter which relate to his or
her position.
Any seized animal under this chapter shall be held by the Brown
County Health Department or Police Department until that animal is
identified as to genus and species in order to ascertain if the animal
is an endangered species under § 29.604, Wis. Stats.
Except where another penalty is prescribed, any violation of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-4 of this Code.