The purposes of this chapter are to prevent and control water pollution;
protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life; and to preserve shore
cover and natural beauty.
Lakes, ponds or flowages shall be considered as navigable for the
purposes of this Section if they are listed in the Wisconsin Division
publication "Wisconsin Lakes 218-64."
Rivers or streams shall be considered navigable for the purposes
of this chapter if they are indicated as "continuous" on the United
States Geological Quadrangle Survey Maps.
For lots that abut on navigable waters, all buildings and structures
except piers, marinas, boat houses and similar uses which require
a lesser setback as determined by the Board of Appeals, shall be set
back at least 75 feet from the high water line and elevated at least
two feet above the experienced high water elevation unless otherwise
specified by the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance.
Seepage, pits and soil absorption fields shall be set back at least
50 feet from the normal high water elevation. The Building Inspector
shall determine the normal high water elevation or line where not
established. Furthermore, it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector
to determine that the design, location and construction of private
sewage disposal facilities are in conformation with applicable state
and Village Codes.
Of the bed of a navigable body of water. In addition, a permit shall
be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources or any other
state agency having jurisdiction under the provisions of Sections
30.11 and 30.12, Wis Stats.
Filling of more than 500 square feet of any wetland which is
continuous to the water. For purposes of this section, a wetland shall
be defined as any area where groundwater is at or near the surface
a substantial part of the year.
A conditional use permit shall be required before construction or
commencing work on any artificial waterway, canal, ditch, lagoon,
pond, lake or similar waterway which is within 500 feet of the high-water
mark of a navigable body of water or where the purpose is ultimate
connection with a navigable body of water. This requirement does not
apply to soil conservation practices such as terraces, diversions
and grassed waterways which are used for sediment retardation.
Sides of channels or artificial watercourses be constructed with
side slopes of two horizontal to one vertical or flatter, unless vertical
bulkheading is provided.