The regulations of this chapter are adopted under the authority granted by Wis. Stats. §§ 61.35, 61.351, 61.354, 62.23(7), 87.30, 144.26 and 144.266. Therefore, the common council ordains the contents of this chapter.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0102), 10-26-1998)

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics and general welfare of this community.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0102), 10-26-1998)

It is the general intent of this chapter to regulate and restrict the use of all structures, lands and waters; regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density; and regulate and restrict size and location of all structures so as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers; provide adequate light, air, sanitation and drainage; prevent overcrowding; avoid undue population concentration; facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities; facilitate the use of solar energy devices and other innovative development techniques; stabilize and protect property values; further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources; preserve and promote the beauty of the community; and implement the community's comprehensive plan or plan components. In addition, the floodland zoning regulations set forth in this chapter have been adopted to prevent and control erosion, sedimentation and other pollution of surface waters; to further the maintenance of safe and healthful water conditions and prevent flood damage to persons and property; and to minimize expenditures for flood relief and flood control projects. To this end, it is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0103), 10-26-1998)

It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, ordinances, rules, regulations or permit previously adopted or issued pursuant to laws. However, wherever this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0104), 10-26-1998)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the city and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the state statutes.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0105), 10-26-1998)

If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0106), 10-26-1998)

The degree of flood protection provided by the chapter is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on engineering experience and scientific methods of study. On rare occasions, larger floods may occur or the flood height may be increased by manmade or natural causes such as ice jams or bridge openings restricted by debris. Therefore, this chapter does not imply that areas outside of the delineated floodplain or land uses permitted within the floodplain will be totally free from flooding and the associated flood damages. Nor shall this chapter create a liability on the part of, or a cause of action against, the city or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that may result from reliance on this chapter.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0107), 10-26-1998)

All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of the city inconsistent or conflicting with this chapter, to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0108), 10-26-1998)

This chapter shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the "Zoning Chapter, City of Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin."

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0109), 10-26-1998)