6.1

General provisions. See Section 6.9.

6.2

Mineral Extractions.

6.21

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to protect Mineral Extraction operations against problems caused by intrusion of incompatible land uses, to allow for protection of deposits of Minerals and to ensure that all metallic, nonmetallic, and Mineral fuels operations are conducted in such a manner as to be economically sound, with a minimum of environmental degradation. These provisions are intended to apply without limitation due to enumeration, to all phases of any Mineral recovery effort (exploration, prospecting, operation, and reclamation) of the type of metallic ores, nonmetallic resources, and Mineral fuels cited as such in the definitions section of this ordinance. Mineral Extractions and Mining shall also be subject to applicable Wisconsin Administrative Codes and the Wisconsin Statutes.

6.22

Conditional Uses. All four phases of Mining operations and activities shall be allowed only in those zone districts in which such Mining activities are a Conditional Use, and shall be consistent with the general provisions of Section 8.0 of the ordinance and the rules and standards enumerated in this section (6.2) below.

1)

Applicants for a Conditional Use permit under 6.22 above shall specify whether they are seeking a temporary or regular Conditional Use permit. A temporary Conditional Use permit shall be used only during the exploration and/or prospecting phases of a Mining or Drilling operation and shall not be effective for more than one year from the date of issuance; unless renewed upon re-application for periods of one year.

2)

A regular Conditional Use permit shall be required for the operation and reclamation phases of Mineral Extractions and Mining. Exploration and/or prospecting phases may be included in the Conditional Use application. The regular Conditional Use permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed five years, but may be renewed or revised upon re-application for periods of five years.

3)

Applicants seeking temporary Conditional Use permits for exploratory Mining or Drilling and/or prospecting phases may be required to supply the Zoning Committee with information on the operational and reclamation phases that relate to the exploratory and/or prospecting phases.

4)

Fees for a temporary Conditional Use permit and a regular Conditional Use permit for Mining shall be established by the Zoning Committee. The fee schedule shall be posted in the office of the Zoning Administrator.

6.23

Rules and standards for nonmetallic Mining. The following rules and standards shall apply to any nonmetallic Mineral Extraction operations judged by the Zoning Administrator to meet the definitional tests. Nonmetallic Mining does not include removal from the earth of products or commodities that contain only minor or incidental amounts of non-metallic Minerals, such as sod, agricultural crops, ornamental or garden plants, forest products, or nursery stock.

1)

Hot mix plants, asphalt mixing plants and rock crushers shall conform to State, federal, or local pollution standards. The location and operation of asphalt mixing plants, rock crushers and hot mix plants shall be requested by Conditional Use application.

2)

Setback requirements for asphalt mixing plants, hot mix plants and rock crushers. Asphalt mixing plants, hot mix plants and rock crushers operating in nonmetallic mines active as of August 16, 2001, shall be located not less than 1,000 feet from any residence, hotel, motel or Resort.

3)

Nonmetallic Mineral Extraction operations existing as of August 16, 2001. The requirements of 2) above shall not apply in those situations where:

a)

The permit holder of the mine owns the residence.

b)

Residences not owned by the permit holder were constructed after August 16, 2001.

c)

Residences not owned by the permit holder were constructed with a land use permit issued after August 16, 2001.

d)

The property owner of the property on which the residence is located provides a written/notarized agreement to the Zoning Office stating that the property owner has waived the setback requirements.

4)

Nonmetallic Mineral Extractions approved after August 16, 2001. The requirements of 2) above shall not apply in those situations where residences, hotels, motels and Resorts are constructed with a land use permit issued after the approval of the operation of a new nonmetallic mine extraction operation by the Sawyer County Zoning Committee at a public hearing.

5)

When extractions are discontinued, all machinery and equipment which exists incidental to the operation shall be removed. The excavation shall be drained, if necessary and if it is possible to do so by removing obstructions to natural drainage so that water will not collect therein; all banks or cuts not in rock shall be sloped at an angle not steeper than 1½ foot horizontal to one foot vertical, except that banks or cuts located within 200 feet of a road right-of-way shall be sloped no steeper than 3:1, pit or quarry bottoms shall be left in a generally level condition, excess boulders, rocks, stones, or other unusable materials shall be buried; scrap machinery and similar debris shall be removed. These reclamation activities shall be completed within three months of the date of discontinuance.

6)

Nonconforming nonmetallic operations. Pre-existing nonmetallic Mineral Extractions are those operations involving the excavation, removal and/or processing of nonmetallic Minerals which operations were in active use during any part of a five-year period prior to the effective date of this section and which is not in conformity with the provisions of the ordinance. The continuation of such nonconforming nonmetallic operations shall be subject to Section 10.0; and no expansion or enlargement of the existing operation, over the life of the operation, shall exceed 50% of its current area unless it is permanently changed to conform to the requirements of this ordinance.

6.24

Rules and standards for non-metallic Mining and Mineral fuel Mining activities.

1)

Applications for Conditional Use permits to conduct nonmetallic Mineral Extraction or processing activities and Conditional Use permits to conduct Mineral fuel extractions or processing activities shall be accompanied by the following information:

a)

Ownership and management data. Information on location of the proposed site of the operations, ownership of the land, leasehold, license and other property interests, and accurate information on the identity of all individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations which will be involved in control of the proposed operation. The purpose of this requirement is to allow the Zoning Committee to determine accountability for all conditions that it decides to impose upon the activities and the information shall be sufficiently detailed and complete to accomplish this purpose.

b)

Operations plan data. Full and complete information on the precise nature of Mineral Extractions or processing activity that is proposed to be undertaken.

c)

Reclamation plan data. Full and complete information on the nature of reclamation which the applicant proposes to undertake.

2)

Standards for decisions by the Zoning Committee in Conditional Use applications for Mineral Extraction or processing activities. In order to grant a Conditional Use permit the Zoning Committee must find:

a)

The Mineral Extraction and/or processing is an allowable Conditional Use in the zone district, and an appropriate land use at the site in question, based upon consideration of such factors as:

(i)

Existence of Mineral deposits; and

(ii)

Proximity of the site to transportation facilities and to market areas; and

(iii)

Ability of the operation, as described in the proposed operations plan, to avoid harm to the public health, safety, and welfare and to the legitimate interests of nearby properties.

b)

That an operations plan, which the Zoning Committee shall direct be imposed as a condition of approving the Conditional Use permit, will protect affected public and private rights against undue interference; and

c)

That a reclamation plan, which shall similarly be imposed as a condition of approval, will be enforceable and, as enforced, will result in a condition which is reasonably safe, attractive, and if possible, conducive to productive new uses for the site.

d)

The Zoning Committee shall attach such conditions to each approved application as are necessary to assure that the operation will satisfy the standards set forth above. These conditions may be conveyed as deed restrictions.

e)

The Conditional Use permit shall be in effect for a period specified by the Zoning Committee not to exceed five years and may be renewed or revised upon re-application for periods of five years. All permitted operations shall be inspected at least once every year by the Zoning Committee or its agents and shall be inspected at the time a request for renewal is before the Zoning Committee to determine if all conditions of the operation are being complied with.

(i)

If such inspections yield information showing that all conditions have been met, the applicant shall be entitled to renewal of the permit unless such renewal would be contrary to State law.

(ii)

Permits may be amended upon application to allow extensions or alterations in operations under new ownerships or managements.

f)

A termination of Mining or Drilling activities on a site which is the subject of an approved Conditional Use permit for a period of one year or more shall distitle the permit holder to a right of renewal at the end of the permit period, despite compliance of former operations with all conditions of the original permit, unless:

(i)

Such a discontinuance was specified as part of the original operations plan; or

(ii)

The operator has submitted and had Zoning Committee approval of an amendment to the original permit placing the operation in inactive status with accompanying conditions as to interim or partial reclamation.

g)

The Zoning Committee shall require reasonable assurance that the conditions it imposes will be satisfied. Such assurance shall be achieved through some combination of:

(i)

Performance bonds or substitute guarantees in the form of pledged collateral;

(ii)

Establishment of escrow accounts into which deposits shall be made to assure financial resources for investments in reclamation work;

(iii)

Clear identification of the relationship between landowners, lessees, licenses, and operators and the signing of written pledges by those persons who assume responsibility for various elements of the conditions imposed.

3)

Non-metallic Mining whose proposed active size is expected to exceed 25 acres in area or 25 feet in depth or are proposed as an "Industrial Sand" mine may be required, at the discretion of the Zoning and Conservation Department, to follow this section as well as the balance of 6.23 and 6.24. Included are:

a)

Must file a digital and hard copy of reclamation plan a minimum of 60 days before the first public hearing for the Conditional Use permit.

(i)

Reclamation plans must follow the Large Pit Reclamation Plan guidelines as provided by the Department.

(ii)

A review fee must accompany the reclamation plan.

(iii)

Must include a "Road Use Agreement" under WI State Statute 349.16 with all municipalities whose public roads are used for ingress, egress, or other functions of the mine.

b)

A storm water management plan may be required at the discretion of the Zoning and Conservation Department based on the recommendations of the reclamation plan reviewer.

c)

Wetland Mitigation may be required through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

4)

Impacts of particular concern to the Zoning Committee in evaluating plans and proposals, and in enumerating conditions, prior to the granting of Conditional Use permits for Mineral Extractions activities. The Zoning Committee shall use its Conditional Use powers in such a way as to minimize, on-location and off-site, the potential for Mineral Extractions activities to:

a)

Exploration activities.

-

Affect springs and water wells.

-

Remove vegetation.

-

Create litter.

-

Encourage off-road vehicle use.

-

Compact and disturb soils.

b)

Drilling operations.

-

Remove vegetation.

-

Create noise.

-

Destroy archaeological sites.

-

Displace wildlife.

-

Potential mud pit problems.

-

Potential erosion problems.

-

Potential off-road vehicle use on access roads.

-

Create aesthetics problems.

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Affect surface [water] or groundwater quality.

c)

Production activities.

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Remove vegetation.

-

Create noise and odor problems.

-

Displace wildlife.

-

Create aesthetics problem.

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Destroy archaeological sites.

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Potential safety problems.

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Affect surface [water] or groundwater quality.

d)

Transportation and pipeline facilities.

-

Remove vegetation from right-of-way.

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Cause silt and sediment in stream.

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Cause bank erosion.

-

Mix topsoil with substrate.

-

Change wildlife habitat.

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Displace wildlife.

-

Create aesthetics problems.

-

Potential safety problems.

-

Change drainage patterns.

-

Encourage off-road vehicle use and trespass problems.

6.25

Metallic Mining Ordinance. See separate Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance regarding Metallic Mining Exploration, Prospecting, Bulk Sampling and Mining and Reclamation.

6.3

Salvage Yards.

6.31

General. No Salvage Yard shall be permitted in Sawyer County except in conformance with the standards, rules, and regulations, and requirements herein specified. A Salvage Yard shall not be operated until it has been authorized by Conditional Use by the County Zoning Committee and a Conditional Use permit obtained.

6.32

Locational criteria. No person shall establish, operate, maintain or permit the use of property for salvage within the following areas:

1)

Within 1,000 feet of any navigable lake, pond, or Flowage.

2)

Within 300 feet of a navigable river or stream.

3)

Within a Floodplain.

4)

Within a Wetland or critical habitat area.

5)

Within any area from which the Zoning Administrator, after investigation, finds there is a reasonable probability that oil, gas, antifreeze, or a liquid material leaching therefrom may have a detrimental effect on any surface water or groundwater or the environment.

6.33

Plan of operation. No person or firm shall establish a new Salvage Yard or expand an existing Salvage Yard until a plan of operation has been submitted to and approved by the Zoning Committee in writing. The plan of operation shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1)

A map and aerial photograph of the area showing land use and a zone district map showing zone districts within one-half mile of the Salvage Yard boundaries. The maps and aerial photograph shall be of sufficient scale to show all Salvage Yard boundaries, all homes, industrial Buildings, roads, watercourses and other applicable details. All such details, plus the topography and north direction, shall be identified and indicated on the maps and aerial photographs.

2)

A plot plan of the site showing direction, dimension, elevation, surface drainage, access roads, fencing, means of limiting access such as gates to yard, method of screening and proposed layout of operation covering location of salvage material processing area, non-Salvageable Material storage area and liquid material handling and storage area.

3)

A report indicating the following:

a)

The type and expected quantity and source of material to be brought to the yard.

b)

The type of equipment to be provided at the yard for processing purposes.

c)

The means for onsite storage of non-salvageable items and the means for disposal.

d)

Types and means for fencing and screening of the Salvage Yard property.

e)

Procedures for emergency fire control.

f)

Persons responsible for actual operation and maintenance of the yard.

g)

Operation procedures which detail how compliance will be achieved with Section 6.34.

6.34

Operational requirements. No person shall operate or maintain a Salvage Yard except in conformance with the approved plan of operation and the following practices:

1)

Garbage or similar putrescible material and Refuse shall not be present at a Salvage Yard.

2)

No Salvage Yard shall be operated at a solid waste land disposal unless both operations are completely separated or fenced.

3)

No open burning of solid waste shall be conducted.

4)

The yard shall be surrounded by a solid fence to screen it from the surrounding area.

5)

A Sign shall be posted at the entrance indicating the owner's name and the hours the yard will be open. Letters shall be a minimum of two inches high with one-half inch minimum width and in a color distinct from its background.

6)

The operation shall be conducted in an orderly and aesthetic manner.

6.35

Existing Salvage Yards.

1)

All existing Salvage Yards that do not meet the required screening must be screened with a solid fence effective with the adoption of Section 6.3.

2)

All existing Salvage Yards that do not comply with the licensed area specified in the original DNR license will remove all salvaged vehicles and materials to the original licensed area, effective with the adoption of Section 6.3.

6.36

Antique and hobby vehicles.

6.361

Antique, Special Interest Vehicles and parts cars.

1)

A Collector may engage in collecting and refurbishing antique, Special Interest Vehicles and parts cars without a permit provided that Support Vehicles, Special Interest Vehicles needing restoration and vehicles under construction, will fall under the guidelines of the WI Statute 341.266(4) where they have to be out of sight when not in use by aesthetically pleasing fences, Buildings, and/or natural barriers. Further activities must be conducted in accordance with (2)(a) - (d) below.

2)

(a)

Cars, which are Support Vehicles and Under Construction Vehicles, will not be seen from frontage roads and adjoining property lines when properly stored.

(b)

Any large acreage areas exceeding 300 feet from a roadway may not need to fall under fencing and storage guidelines provided there are natural barriers hiding the vehicles.

(c)

Any person that does not follow these guidelines and are notified of violation by Sawyer County Zoning, will be subject to removal of vehicles from property after 45 days of non-compliance at the owner's expense.

(d)

Any time a vehicle that is under construction is not returned to its storage areas within a 72-hour period is subject to a daily fine to be determined by Sawyer County.

3)

Cars unlicensed or inoperable (19 years or newer) that do not fall into the Collector Car and hobbiest guidelines are subject to restrictions imposed by Sawyer County or town of jurisdiction.

4)

Any person that is in the business of buying and restoring Collector Cars will follow zoning laws for commercial and Conditional Use permits.

6.362

Privately owned motor vehicles.

1)

Motor vehicles may be located on privately owned property provided that inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicles or motor vehicle bodies are not visible at any time of the year from off of the property. Non-visibility methods would include, but not be limited to, existing characteristics of the property that prevent off property visibility (i.e., vegetation, Trees, topography, etc.), existing enclosed storage Buildings, screening fencing that meet the requirements of Section 7.0 Screening and Fencing, 7.13 Extent or new enclosed storage Buildings, screening or fencing created per Section 7.0 Screening and Fencing, 7.13 Extent.

2)

All privately owned properties shall comply with this section within three months of the adoption date (December 15, 2005) of this amendment.

6.37

Exemptions.

1)

Federal, State, County, town, and municipal owned facilities.

2)

Auto service repair garages and auto body shops are exempt for up to 30 days on vehicles which are placed or stored for repair purposes.

6.38

Force and effect. Following adoption by the County Board of Supervisors, Section 6.3 shall be in full effect and force as provided in Section 59.69, Wisconsin Statutes.

6.4

Garbage and Refuse disposal sites. No Garbage or Refuse disposal sites shall be permitted in Sawyer County except in conformance with the rules and regulations of NR 180 and NR 151 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

6.5

Mobile Home Parks. Except as otherwise specifically authorized, no Mobile Home intended for occupancy shall be located within Sawyer County except in a Mobile Home Park, the plan of which has been approved by the County Zoning Committee and the appropriate State agency. Such parks shall meet the following requirements:

6.51

Minimum size - Ten acres.

6.52

Maximum number of Mobile Home sites - Six per acre.

6.53

Minimum width of Mobile Home site - 40 feet.

6.54

Maximum height of Mobile Home - 25 feet.

6.55

Minimum distance between Mobile Homes - 20 feet.

6.56

Minimum distance between Mobile Home and service road - Ten feet.

6.57

Each Mobile Home site shall be connected to a public or common water supply system and a public or common sewage disposal system.

6.58

All drives, parking areas, and walkways shall be hard surfaced. There shall be one parking space for each Mobile Home and additional parking spaces for automotive vehicles within the park, totaling not less than 1¼ parking spaces for each Mobile Home space.

6.59

No Mobile Home sales office or other business or commercial use shall be located on the Mobile Home Park site. However, laundries, washrooms, recreation rooms, maintenance equipment, storage, and one office are permitted.

6.510

Minimum Side Yard setbacks - 40 feet at all front, side and rear Lot Lines of the Mobile Home Park.

6.511

Each Mobile Home shall be placed on a four-inch crushed rock base and of size to accommodate the Use. The stand should provide for practical placement on and removal from the Lot of the Mobile Home and retention of the home on the Lot in a stable condition and in satisfactory relationship to its surroundings. The size of the Development will be acceptable if it is suitable for the general market to be served by the individual proposal and fits the dimensions of Mobile Homes anticipated. The location of each stand shall be at such elevation, distance, and access way that placement and removal of the Mobile Home is practical. Appropriate material, properly graded, placed and compacted so as to be durable and adequate for the support of the maximum anticipation loads during all seasons should be used.

6.512

All Mobile Home Parks shall be screened in accordance with Section 7.0 of this ordinance.

6.513

All Mobile Homes shall meet the construction standards of the Mobile Home Manufacturing Association.

6.514

Mobile Home Parks shall comply with the sanitation regulations of the Sawyer County Private Sewage System Ordinance and the appropriate requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

6.6

Trailer camps and campgrounds. Camping cabins and park model trailers must be located in a Federal, State, County, Town, or in a privately owned campground; the plan of which has been approved by the County Zoning Committee and appropriate State agency; and only "operational to public" from April 1 until December 1 with a "Manager or Designee" available 24 hours per day.

6.61

Minimum lot or parcel size - ten acres

6.62

Maximum number of sites - five per gross acre of campground, unless otherwise determined by Conditional Use Permit that site conditions require a lesser number of sites.

6.63

Each site shall be plainly marked and surfaced.

6.64

All drives and parking areas other than those at individual sites shall be surfaced, at least gravel surfaced, and all lighting must be "down lighting".

6.65

Central toilet, shower, and washing facilities shall be provided in sufficient quantity, as determined by the State Department of Health and Social Services requirements.

6.66

Water supply and the manner of sewage disposal shall comply with the regulations of the Sawyer County Private Sewage System Ordinance and the appropriate requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

6.67

No site shall be less than 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM), 75 feet from the property lines of the camp, and must meet required road setbacks for a site as required in Section 4.21 Setback Requirements on Highways And Roads.

6.68

Marshland and shoreline areas shall not be altered.

6.69

The screening provisions of Section 7.0 of the ordinance shall be met.

6.610

1)

Camping Cabins. The construction, placement, installation or use of a camping cabin shall be by Land Use Permit issued only to licensed campgrounds. Camping cabins shall not exceed 400 square feet in area and shall not exceed 16 feet in height. The construction of foundation underneath shall be prohibited but up to a 4" slab is allowed unless otherwise required by law. Camping cabins shall not have a second story or loft. Camping cabins and park model trailers shall not exceed a combined maximum of 30% of the total permitted sites.

2)

Park Model Trailers. No land use permit is required. The placement of park model trailers, are allowed in licensed campgrounds only. The chassis must remain on wheels and be no more than 400 square feet in size in the setup mode. The construction of a foundation underneath shall be prohibited. Park model trailers are allowed only in licensed campgrounds. Camping cabins and park model trailers shall not exceed a combined maximum of 30% of the total permitted sites.

Purpose. Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks are not intended to be used for the permanent or long-term residency of site occupants. Construction activities that result in permanency or give the impression of permanency shall be strictly regulated.

6.611

Construction of additions, decks, patios and similar structures.

1)

The construction or placement of any structure shall meet all minimum requirements specified in this ordinance.

2)

Non-conforming campsites are "grandfathered" for the placement only of "camping equipment." Structures, other than a small platform not exceeding four feet by four feet that is absolutely essential at a doorway for safe ingress and egress, are not allowed.

3)

The construction of walled structures, including screened enclosures, on individual sites that impart the impression that they are attached to "camping equipment" is prohibited.

4)

Replacement roofs:

a)

Roofs supported solely by the "camping equipment" are allowed provided that:

(1)

A Land Use Permit is issued in accordance with Section 9.2 LAND USE PERMITS.

(2)

The roof eave line shall not extend more than 12 inches beyond the perimeter of the walls of the "camping equipment."

b)

Roofs supported by other means (i.e., poles. posts etc.) are prohibited.

5)

A single detached accessory structure (i.e., sheds, storage unit) may be constructed or placed on an individual campsite, Camping Cabin, or Park Model Trailer provided that:

a)

All minimum setback requirements are met, including a minimum ten feet setback from another camper on another site.

b)

Detached accessory structures (i.e., sheds, storage unit) for individual campsites may not exceed 100 square feet in total.

c)

All other requirements of Section 6.6 are met.

6)

Open detached structures (i.e., decks, patios etc.) may be constructed on an individual camp site, Camping Cabin, or Park Model Trailer provided that:

a)

A Land Use Permit is issued in accordance with Section 9.2 Land Use Permits.

b)

All minimum setback requirements are met, including a minimum 10 feet setback from another camper.

c)

If covered, the cover must be fabric and removed when the campground is closed.

d)

The length shall not extend beyond the enclosed body of the "camping equipment."

e)

Open detached patio and deck structures shall not exceed a total of 240 square feet in size.

f)

Open detached patio and deck structures shall not exceed over 18 inches in height from lowest adjacent grade.

g)

All other requirements of Section 6.6 are met.

7)

Existing walled structures are allowed ordinary maintenance and repair, but shall not be replaced.

6.7

Placement of Major Recreational Equipment/Vehicles - "camping" - town options.

Note: For ease of interpretation and reading, the term "camping equipment" shall be used in lieu of "Major Recreational Equipment/Vehicles." The term "camping" shall refer to the placement and/or use of camping equipment. The intent of "camping" is not to create a permanent residence but is to be temporary in nature.

Towns shall select from the following options, the option that best satisfies a town's position on "camping." Each town shall notify the Zoning Administrator in writing of that town's decision by May 1, 2004. Towns not providing written notification will be considered to have selected Option One as the camping option. The following criteria shall apply to all "camping" options:

1)

Tent camping in Dwelling yards is permitted.

2)

Walled/screened/roofed Additions shall not be constructed onto camping equipment. Commercially procured camping Accessory Structures intended for temporary Use (i.e., pole framed screen porches and screen rooms, awnings attached to vehicles and trailers, etc.) are permitted.

3)

Accessory Structures (i.e., decks, gazebos, Boathouses, storage Buildings, etc.) are not permitted on vacant properties used for camping. Privies/outhouses are allowed with the issue of the appropriate sanitary permit.

4)

The placement of camping equipment shall meet the minimum setbacks that would be required of a Dwelling.

5)

Campsites shall be subject to inspection by County and town board officials/staff.

6)

Driveway permits may be required per town, County, or State ordinance.

7)

Camping by organized groups (i.e., Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs, etc.) is permitted.

8)

Towns may request a change of camping option by submitting a town resolution to the Sawyer County Zoning Committee.

9)

Towns may assess fees and issue permits at their discretion.

10)

Towns may allow individual exceptions to the option selected on a case-by-case basis.

11)

Complaints shall be initially addressed by town officials. If a resolution cannot be obtained by the town, the matter shall be brought to the attention of the Zoning and Conservation Department for enforcement.

12)

Existing "camping" shall not be "grandfathered." All properties shall be in compliance with the town's selected option within 12 months after the adoption of this amendment by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors.

13)

An emergency 911/property address Sign shall be obtained.

6.71

Option one - most restrictive - "camping" not permitted.

1)

Camping equipment may be parked or stored on the owner's Lot provided that the Lot contains a Dwelling. Camping equipment shall not be used for camping, living or housekeeping purposes or as an Accessory Structure. The property owner shall make every attempt to ensure that the presence of his/her camping equipment is as unobtrusive as possible (i.e., by parking the vehicles/equipment in a carport, in a Building, behind a Building away from Streets, away from Lot Lines, beyond the view of neighboring property owners, etc.). The option selected is the choice of the property owner and is not subject to enforcement action.

2)

Camping equipment not located on a Lot containing a residence must be located in a federal, State, County, town, or a privately owned Campground, the plan of which has been approved by the County Zoning Committee and the appropriate State agency, or in a commercial storage area.

3)

Camping equipment may be used for camping on any Lot for which a land use permit has been issued for the construction of a Dwelling. The use of the camping equipment must be in accordance with the appropriate "town option" should the Dwelling not be habitable within 18 months of the issue date of the permit.

6.72

Option two - "camping" permitted on off water Lots but not on waterfront Lots.

1)

Improved Lots - (Lots containing a Dwelling). See 6.71(1) above.

2)

Vacant Lots - (Lots that do not contain a Dwelling) and do not have frontage on navigable public waters. Camping is permitted. See 6.71(2) above.

3)

Vacant Lots - (Lots that do not contain a Dwelling) and do have frontage on navigable public waters. Camping is not permitted.

4)

Sanitation/septic system requirements shall be enforced.

5)

A property address (fire number) Sign is required.

6.73

Option three - "camping" permitted on both "lake" and off "lake" Lots.

1)

Improved Lots - (Lots containing a Dwelling).

a)

A property owner may store not more than two camping vehicles/trailers on his/her property.

b)

The owner(s) of any improved Lot in Sawyer County may have overnight guests stay in either the owner's or the guest's camping equipment for up to 14 days per calendar year. One guest camping vehicle/trailer will be allowed on any improved parcel for a total of 14 days per calendar year.

c)

For special events such as Family reunions and holiday weekends, up to five Major Recreational Equipment/Vehicles will be allowed on any improved parcel for a period of up to seven days per calendar year.

2)

Vacant Lots - Lots that do not contain a Dwelling and may or may not have frontage on navigable public waters. Camping is permitted. The following restrictions shall apply:

(a)

Only one campsite per Lot shall be allowed.

(b)

Camping equipment shall be parked as unobtrusively as possible and screened from roads and neighboring properties by vegetation.

(c)

Wheels shall not be removed from vehicles/trailers.

(d)

Vehicles/trailers shall have current license plates displayed.

(e)

Camping equipment shall be removed from the property by December 1 of each year and may not be returned until March 1 of the following year.

(f)

Two guest units will be allowed at the campsite for a period not to exceed 14 days per calendar year.

(g)

A property address (fire number) Sign is required.

(h)

Sanitation/septic system requirements shall be enforced.

6.74

Option four - least restrictive - all "camping" permitted. Camping equipment may be used for unrestricted "camping" and may be parked or stored on the owner's Lot. Sanitation/septic system requirements shall be enforced.

Note: The following table is provided for information only. A town may change its camping option at any time by town resolution.

Town's Selected Camping Option

6.8

Kennel for small Domestic Animals. A Kennel for small Domestic Animals shall meet the following minimum requirements:

6.81

Lot size - Five acres.

6.82

Lot Width - 200 feet.

6.83

Side Yard setback - 50 feet.

6.84

Back yard setback - 50 feet.

6.85

Front Yard setback - Section 4.21 Setback Requirements on Highways and Roads.

6.86

Sanitary facilities provided for under Section 2 of the Sawyer County Private Sewage System Ordinance.

6.87

Perimeter fencing - Minimum height of five feet with minimum depth underground of 12 inches; minimum fence gauge of 11.

6.88

Living quarters on same premises as Kennel; occupancy restricted to property owner-operator.

6.89

Subject to the provisions of Chapter 174 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

6.9

Special use application.

6.91

General. Land uses listed as permitted by a special use application in the A-1 and F-1 zone districts are allowed only after review, consideration, and approval of the town board and the Zoning Administrator. This category recognizes that land uses vary in their degree of impact on both community and resources. Special uses are considered less critical than Conditional Uses, but of such importance that they shall be subject to review by the town board and the Zoning Administrator.

6.92

Application. Application for a special use shall be made to the Zoning Administration and will then be forwarded to the town board for their review and approval. Upon approval by the town board, the application shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator. In addition to the information required under Section 9.2, Land Use Permits, the Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to submit other pertinent data and information necessary to properly evaluate the request, including a construction material list.

6.93

Review. Special use applications will not require a public hearing subject to Section 13.0. However, if during its review, the Zoning Administrator in their discretion finds a proposed special use to be of significant concern, it may be upgraded to Conditional Use status and subject to those review processes and public hearing.

6.94

Conditions. The Zoning Administrator and/or the town board may attach any special provisions or condition to a special use application deemed necessary to further the goals and objectives of this ordinance. The Zoning Administrator and/or the town board shall be guided by those factors listed in Section 8.0 of this ordinance.

6.95

Approval and permits. Upon review and approval of a special use application by the Zoning Administrator, the property owner shall obtain a land use permit for such use in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.2.

6.96

Special events (one to three days). Special events do not include auctions or Family gatherings such as weddings, birthday parties, etc.

1)

Approval must be granted by the Sawyer County Zoning Committee and the respective town board for any special event held in the County that will exceed 100 people. Applicants must contact the respective town clerk and the Zoning and Conservation Office to be placed on the town and Sawyer County Zoning Committee agendas at least 30 days prior to the event date. Written approval from the town board must be obtained.

2)

A special events application, plot plan of event site and a plan of operations containing the following information shall be submitted to the town board and the Sawyer County Zoning Committee for approval:

a)

Type of event being held.

b)

Time period the event will take place.

c)

Location of sanitary facilities.

d)

Location of water.

e)

Location of entries and exits.

f)

Parking area.

g)

Garbage dumpsters.

h)

Straight line distance from the event area to the nearest private residence.

i)

What roads will be affected? Will there be traffic control?

j)

Will there be security/law enforcement throughout the event?

k)

Will there be ambulance/medical staff on premises?

l)

Will food/beverages be sold on the premises?

m)

Will there be overnight camping? If so, the provisions of Section 6.7, Major Recreational Equipment/Vehicles, may apply.

3)

Events utilizing Sawyer County owned lands/property, with the permission of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors or any committee authorized to act on behalf of the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors must provide proof of insurance of the event.

4)

Proof of insurance is required.

5)

Events held within the City of Hayward and incorporated areas are exempt from all requirements of this section.

6)

Approval must be granted by the Sawyer County Zoning Committee for any special events held in the County that will exceed 500 people. A letter of approval from the town board must be obtained. Applicants must contact the respective town clerk and the Zoning Office to be placed on the town and Sawyer County Zoning Committee agendas at least 30 days prior to the event date.

6.10

Motels. Motels shall be constructed or located on a Lot or area that meets the following dimensional requirements. It shall be the base minimum parcel size and Lot Width of the zone district in which it will be located plus 5,000 square feet of area for every unit over one; plus any additional area required by Wisconsin Administrative Code. For example, a proposed ten-unit motel in the non-Shorelands of an RR-1 Zone District would require 20,000 sq. ft. with a minimum Lot Width of 100 feet plus 45,000 sq. ft. (9 x 5,000 sq. ft.). This would equal 65,000 square feet or 1.49 acres. The motel shall meet all minimum setback requirements.

(Res. of 6-17-2021(1), § 1(Exh. A); Res. No. 2025-41, § 2(Exh. B), 11-12-2025)