This chapter shall be known as, referred to or cited as the "Zoning Code, Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin."

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-001)

These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Wis. Stats. §§ 61.35 and 62.23(7).

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-002)

The jurisdiction of this chapter shall include all lands and water within the corporate limits of the village, the extent of which may change through annexation or detachment.

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-003)

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

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-004)

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 the 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; stabilize and protect property values; further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources; preserve and promote the beauty of the village; and implement the village comprehensive plan or plan components. It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-005)

No structure, land or water shall hereafter be used and no structure or part thereof shall hereafter be located. erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable village, county and state regulations.

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-006)

The village, including its agencies, employees, or assigns, shall not be liable for any flood damage, sanitation problems, structural damage, or other damages that may occur as a result of reliance upon and conformance with this zoning code.

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-009)

This zoning code shall apply to all publicly owned land to the extent allowed by state and federal law. When a public entity is exempted from this zoning code, in whole or in part, it is encouraged to meet the provisions of this zoning code.

(Ord. of 12-17-2012, § 48-010)