This chapter is established pursuant to the provisions of § 60.62,
Wis. Stats., and shall be known as "the Town of Buchanan Zoning Ordinance."
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare; to protect property values
and the property tax base; to permit the careful planning and efficient
maintenance of highway systems; to ensure adequate highway, utility,
health, educational and recreational facilities; to promote the construction
of affordable housing; to recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry,
industry and business in future growth; to encourage uses of land
and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character
and adaptability; to provide adequate light and air, including access
to sunlight for solar collectors and to wind for wind energy systems;
to encourage the protection of groundwater resources; to preserve
wetlands; to conserve soil, water and forest resources; to protect
the beauty and amenities of landscape and man-made developments; to
provide healthy surroundings for family life; and to promote the efficient
and economical use of public and private lands.
This chapter is designed to determine, establish, regulate and
restrict:
A. The areas within which agriculture, forestry, industry, mining, trades,
business and recreation may be conducted.
B. The areas in which residential uses may be regulated or prohibited.
C. The areas in or along natural watercourses, channels, streams and
creeks in which trades or industries, filling or dumping, erection
of structures and the location of buildings may be prohibited or restricted.
D. Trailer camps or tourist camps and motels, or both, and mobile home
parks.
E. Designate certain areas, uses or purposes which may be subjected
to special regulation.
F. The location of buildings and structures designed for specific uses
and designation of uses for which buildings and structures may not
be used or altered.
G. The location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings
and other structures.
H. The location of roads, parks, and schools.
J. The density and distribution of population.
K. The percentage of lot which may be occupied, size of yards, courts
and other open spaces.
L. Places, structures or objects with a special character, historic
interest, aesthetic interest or other significant value, historic
landmarks and historic districts.
M. Burial sites, as defined in § 157.70(1)(b), Wis. Stats.
This chapter and its individual provisions are declared to be
severable. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter
is declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,
this decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole.
All parts of this chapter not declared invalid or unconstitutional
shall remain in full force and effect.