[Amended 4-17-2019 by Ord. No. 8-2019]
A structure of which any part has been authorized to be located
within the shoreland setback area by a variance granted before July
15, 2015, may be maintained, repaired, replaced, restored, rebuilt
or remodeled if the activity does not expand the footprint of the
authorized structure. Additionally, the structure may be vertically
expanded unless the vertical expansion would extend more than 35 feet
above grade level. Counties may allow expansion of a structure beyond
the existing footprint if the expansion is necessary to comply with
applicable state or federal requirements.
Note: The County shall not require any approval or impose any
fee or mitigation requirement for the activities specified in this
section. However, property owners may be required to obtain permits
or approvals and pay fees under ordinances adopted pursuant to other
statutory requirements, such as floodplain zoning, comprehensive zoning,
sanitary codes, building codes, or stormwater erosion control.
A structure that was illegally constructed, which is older than
10 years and may not be enforced under the shoreland ordinance [§ 59.692(1t),
Wis. Stats.] may be maintained, repaired, replaced, restored, rebuilt
or remodeled if the activity does not expand the footprint of the
structure. (No vertical or lateral expansion allowed for structures
in violation.)
Note: The County shall not require any approval or impose any
fee or mitigation requirement for the activities specified in this
section. However, property owners may be required to obtain permits
or approvals and pay fees under ordinances adopted pursuant to other
statutory requirements, such as floodplain zoning, comprehensive zoning,
sanitary codes, building codes, or stormwater erosion control.
