Short title. This chapter shall be known as, referred to or cited as the "Zoning Ordinance, Village of Coloma, Wisconsin."

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

Intent. It is the 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 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 community; and to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

Abrogation and greater restrictions. 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 permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, wherever this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

Interpretation. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and applied as minimum requirements, shall be liberally construed in favor of the Village, and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes.

Effective date. This chapter shall be effective after a public hearing of the Plan Commission, and recommendation by the Plan Commission, adoption by the Village Board and publication or posting as provided by law.