This chapter is adopted under the authority
granted by §§ 60.61 and 62.23(7), Wis. Stats., and
amendments thereto.
This chapter shall be known as, referred to
and cited as the "Zoning Code, Town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin" and is
hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Code" or "this chapter."
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the
comfort, health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics and general
welfare of the people of the Town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
The general intent and purposes in view of this
chapter are to regulate and restrict the use of all structures, lands
and waters and to:
A. General welfare. Promote and protect the comfort,
public health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics and general
welfare of the people.
B. Zones or districts. Divide the Town into zones or
districts restricting and regulating therein the location, erection,
construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures
and land for residence, business and manufacturing and other specified
uses.
C. Character and stability. Protect the character and
the stability of the residential, business, manufacturing and other
districts within the Town and to promote the orderly and beneficial
development thereof.
D. Lot coverage. Regulate lot coverage, the intensity
of use of lot areas and the size and location of all structures so
as to prevent overcrowding and to provide adequate sunlight, air,
sanitation and drainage.
E. Population density and distribution. Regulate population
density and distribution so as to avoid sprawl or undue concentration
and to facilitate the provision of adequate public services, utilities
and other public requirements.
F. Parking, loading and access. Regulate parking, loading
and access so as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and
efficiency of streets and highways.
G. Safety from dangers. Secure safety from fire, panic,
flooding, pollution, contamination and other dangers.
H. Property values. Stabilize and protect existing and
potential property values and encourage the most appropriate use of
land throughout the Town.
I. Beauty. Preserve and protect the beauty of the Town
of Cedarburg.
J. Prohibit incompatible uses. Prohibit uses, buildings
or structures incompatible with the character of development or intended
uses within specified zoning districts.
K. Elimination of nonconforming uses. Provide for the
elimination of nonconforming uses of land, buildings and structures
which are adversely affecting the character and value of desirable
development in each district.
L. Control erosion. Prevent and control erosion, sedimentation
and other pollution of the surface and subsurface waters.
M. Water conditions. Further the maintenance of safe
and healthful water conditions.
N. Flood damage. Prevent flood damage to persons and
property and minimize expenditures for flood relief and flood-control
projects.
O. Commercial and industrial sites. Provide for and protect
a variety of suitable commercial and industrial sites.
P. Traffic-carrying capacity. Protect the traffic-carrying
capacity of existing and proposed arterial streets and highways.
Q. Implement comprehensive plans. Implement those municipal,
county, watershed and regional comprehensive plans or components of
such plans adopted by the Town of Cedarburg.
R. Provide for administration, enforcement and penalties.
Provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and
to provide penalties for the violation of this chapter.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal,
abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing easements,
covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, rules, regulations or permits
previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, whenever this
chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter
shall govern.
In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to minimum requirements and
shall be liberally construed in favor of the Town and shall not be
construed to be a limitation or repeal of any other power now possessed
by the Town of Cedarburg.