Planning and Zoning Ordinances

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Title 13

Chapter 1 – Zoning Code

• Article A: Introduction and Definitions
  • 13-1-1 Authority
  • 13-1-2 Statement of Intent
  • 13-1-3 Statement of Purpose
  • 13-1-4 Definitions
• Article B: General Provisions
  • 13-1-20 General Zoning Requirements
  • 13-1-21 General Land Use Requirements (Fee Schedule)
  • 13-1-22 Setbacks
  • 13-1-23 Shoreland-Upland Screening, Fencing and Vegetative Management
  • 13-1-24 Filling: Grading; Dredging; Lagooning
  • 13-1-25 Quarries and Mines
  • 13-1-26 Substandard Lots of Record
  • 13-1-27 Mobile Homes
  • 13-1-28 Campgrounds and Camping Resorts
  • 13-1-29 Multiple Unit Dwellings
  • 13-1-29A Conservation Subdivisions
  • 13-1-30 Junk and Salvage Yards
  • 13-1-31 Back Lot Access to Waters
  • 13-1-32 Inland Lake Classification and Inland Lake Lot Development Requirements
  • 13-1-33 Multiple Dwellings
• Article C: Nonconforming Uses; Conditional Uses; Environmental Impact Analysis
  • 13-1-40 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
  • 13-1-41 Conditional Uses
  • 13-1-41A Special Uses
  • 13-1-42 Environmental Impact Analysis
  • 13-1-43 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
• Article D: Zoning Districts
  • 13-1-60 Zoning District Dimensional Requirements
  • 13-1-61 Zoning Districts
  • 13-1-62 Classification List
  • 13-1-63 Town of Russell Overlay District
  • 13-1-64 Town of Bayfield Overlay District
  • 13-1-65 Town of Barnes Overlay District
• Article E: Signs
  • 13-1-80 Sign Regulation Purposes
  • 13-1-81 General Restrictions
  • 13-1-82 Number and Size of Permitted Signs
  • 13-1-83 Distance
  • 13-1-84 Exempt Signs
  • 13-1-85 Sign Permits
  • 13-1-86 Grace Period for Nonconforming Signs
  • 13-1-87 General Sign Requirements
  • 13-1-88 Noncompliance
  • 13-1-89 Removal Notice
  • 13-1-90 Removal of Obsolete Signs
• Article F: Administration and Enforcement
  • 13-1-100 Invalidations
  • 13-1-101 County Board Administration
  • 13-1-102 Board of Adjustment
  • 13-1-103 Violations
  • 13-1-104 Amendments
  • 13-1-105 Rezoning

Chapter 2 – Floodplain Zoning

• Article A: Introduction
  • 13-2-1 Authorization
  • 13-2-2- Finding of Fact
  • 13-2-3 Statement of Purpose
  • 13-2-4 Title of Chapter
• Article B: General Provisions
  • 13-2-10 Areas to be Regulated
  • 13-2-11 District Boundaries
  • 13-2-12 Locating Floodplain Boundaries
  • 13-2-13 Removal of Lands from Floodplain
  • 13-2-14 Compliance with Chapter
  • 13-2-15 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions; Interpretation of Chapter
  • 13-2-16 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
  • 13-2-17 Severability
  • 13-2-18 General Standards Applicable to All Floodplain Districts
• Article C: Floodway District(FW)
  • 13-2-20 Applicability
  • 13-2-21 Permitted Uses
  • 13-2-22 Standards for Developments in Floodwqay Areas
  • 13-2-23 Prohibited Uses
• Article D: Flood Fringe District(FF)
  • 13-2-30 Applicability
  • 13-2-31 Permitted Uses
  • 13-2-32 Standardds for Development in Flood Fringe Areas
• Article E: General Floodplain District(GFW)
  • 13-1-40 Applicability
  • 13-1-41 Permitted Uses
  • 13-2-42 Standards for Development in the General Floodplain District
  • 13-2-43 Determining Floodway and Flood Fringe Limits
• Article F: Nonconforming Uses
  • 13-2-50 General
  • 13-2-51 Floodway Areas
  • 13-2-52 Flood Fringe Areas
• Article G: Administration
  • 13-2-60 Zoning Administrator
  • 13-2-61 Administrative Procedures
  • 13-2-62 Zoning Agency
  • 13-2-63 Board of Adjustment
  • 13-2-64 Review Appeals of Permit Denials
  • 13-2-65 Floodproofing
  • 13-2-66 Public Information
  • 13-2-67 Permits that Authorize Reasonable Accomodatoins for Handicapped Persons
• Article H: Amendments
  • 13-2-70 Amendments Generally
  • 13-2-71 Amendment Procedures
• Article I: Enforcement and Penalties
  • 13-2-80 Enforcement and Penalties
• Article J: Definitions
  • 13-2-90 Definitions

Chapter 3 – Shoreland and Wetland Zoning

• Article A: Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Statement of Purpose and Title
  • 13-3-1 Authorization
  • 13-3-2 Findings of Fact
  • 13-3-3 Title of Chapter
• Article B: General Provisions
  • 13-3-10 Compliance
  • 13-3-11 Municipalities and State Agencies Regulated
  • 13-3-12 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
  • 13-3-13 Interpretation
  • 13-3-14 Severability
• Article C: Shoreland-Wetland Zoning District
  • 13-3-20 Official Shoreland-Wetland Zoning Maps
  • 13-3-21 District Boundaries
  • 13-3-22 Permitted Uses
  • 13-3-23 Prohibited Uses
• Article D: Administrative Provisions
  • 13-3-30 Rezoning of Lands in the Shoreland-Wetland District
  • 13-3-31 Administrative Provisions
• Article E: Penalties; Definitions
  • 13-3-40 Enforcement and Penalties
  • 13-3-41 Definitions

Title 14 – Land Divisions

Chapter 1 – County Subdivision Control Code

• Article A: Preamble
  • 14-1-1 Title
  • 14-1-2 Intent and Purpose
  • 14-1-3 Statutory Authority
  • 14-1-4 Jurisdiction
  • 14-1-5 Definitions
• Article B: General Provisions
  • 14-1-20 Administration
  • 14-1-21 Compliance
  • 14-1-22 Exclusions
  • 14-1-23 Violations and Penalties
  • 14-1-24 Disclaimer and Liability
  • 14-1-25 Interpretation
  • 14-1-26 Amendments
  • 14-1-27 Variances and Appeals
  • 14-1-28 Right to Access
  • 14-1-29 Vacating and Replatting
• Article C: Survey and Recording Requirements
  • 14-1-40 Survey Requirements
  • 14-1-41 Recording Requirements
  • 14-1-42 Fees
• Article D: Procedure for Dividing Land
  • 14-1-60 Reapplication Consultation
  • 14-1-61 Preliminary Land Division Approval
  • 14-1-62 Final Lot Division Approval
• Article E: Design Standards
  • 14-1-80 Lot Sizes
  • 14-1-81 Access
  • 14-1-82 Dedications
  • 14-1-83 Improvements
  • 14-1-84 Bonds
  • 14-1-85 Streets and Roads
  • 14-1-86 Planned Unit Developments

Chapter 2 – Review of Condominium Plats  

• 14-2-1 Review Requirements
• 14-2-2 Time Period for Review
• 14-2-3 Reasons for Rejection
• 14-2-4 Certification of Approval
• 14-2-5 Approval Not Applicable to Zoning Ordinance

Title 15 – Sanitary and Private Sewage Code

Chapter 1 – Sanitary and Private Sewage Code

• Article A: Introduction
  • 15-1-1 Statutory Authority
  • 15-1-2 Purpose
  • 15-1-3 Repeal and Effective Date
  • 15-1-4 Severability and Liability
  • 15-1-5 Interpretations
  • 15-1-6 Definitions
• Article B: General Requirements
  • 15-1-7 Compliance
  • 15-1-8 Incorporation of Provisions by Reference
  • 15-1-9 Applicability
  • 15-1-10 Limitations
• Article C: Permits and Applications
  • 15-1-11 Sanitary Permits
  • 15-1-12 Revisions
  • 15-1-13 Reconnection
  • 15-1-14 Privies and Portable Restrooms
  • 15-1-15 Permit Fees
• Article D: Inspections
  • 15-1-16 Inspections; General
  • 15-1-17 Return Inspection
• Article E: System Management and Maintenance
  • 15-1-18 Maintenance Program
  • 15-1-19 Holding Tank Maintenance Agreement
• Article F: Administration and Enforcement
  • 15-1-20 Adminstration
  • 15-1-21 Powers and Duties
  • 15-1-22 Appeals
  • 15-1-23 Violations and Penalties

Title 16 – Environment

Chapter 1 – Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance

• Article A: General
  • 16-1-1 Title
  • 16-1-2 Purpose
  • 16-1-3 Statutory Authority
  • 16-1-4 Restrictions Adopted Under other Authority
  • 16-1-5 Interpretation
  • 16-1-6 Severability
  • 16-1-7 Applicability
  • 16-1-8 Administration
  • 16-1-9 Effective Date
  • 16-1-10 Definitions
• Article B: Standards
  • 16-1-11 Standards
• Article C: Permitting
  • 16-1-12 Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit Application
  • 16-1-13 Reclamation Plan
  • 16-1-14 Financial Assurance
  • 16-1-15 Pubic Notice and Right of Hearing
  • 16-1-16 Issuance of a Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit
  • 16-1-17 Permit Denial
  • 16-1-18 Alternative Requirements
  • 16-1-19 Permit Duration
  • 16-1-20 Permit Transfer
  • 16-1-21 Previously Permitted Sites
  • 16-1-22 Review
• Article D: Administration
  • 16-1-23 Permit Modification
  • 16-1-24 Permit Suspension or Revocation
  • 16-1-25 Annual Operator Reporting
  • 16-1-26 Plan Review Fees
  • 16-1-27 Annual Fees
  • 16-1-28 Regulatory Reporting and Documentation
  • 16-1-29 Completed Reclamation-Reporting, Certification and Effect
  • 16-1-30 Permit Termination
• Article E: Enforcement
  • 16-1-31 Right of Entry and Inspection
  • 16-1-32 Orders and Citations
  • 16-1-33 Penalties

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