(a)

Designation. The county zoning committee shall appoint a zoning administrator for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The county zoning committee may also authorize designation of deputy zoning administrators to assist in the enforcement and administration of this chapter.

(b)

Duties. In administering and enforcing this chapter, the zoning administrator and any of his deputies shall perform the following duties:

(1)

Provide necessary forms and applications for use permits.

(2)

Issue land use permits where the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.

(3)

Issue conditional use permits when authorized by the zoning committee.

(4)

Survey the county, upon adoption of this chapter and when necessary upon the passage of amendments, identify and record information relative to nonconforming uses and structures.

(5)

Maintain files of applications, permits and other relevant information.

(6)

Make an annual report of the activities to the zoning committee.

(c)

Powers. The zoning administrator and his appointed deputies shall have powers and authority including, but not limited to:

(1)

Access to any structure or premises for the purpose of performing his duties between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. by the permission of the owner or upon issuance of a special inspection warrant.

(2)

Upon reasonable cause or question as to proper compliance, revoke any land use permit and issue cease and desist orders requiring the cessation of any building, moving, alteration or use which is in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

(3)

Citation authority pursuant to county resolutions.

(Code 1987, §§ 17.57(11.0), 17.65; Ord. No. 97-79, 12-16-1997; Res. No. 07-07, 3-27-2007; Res. No. 07-07D, 3-31-2009; Res. No. 07-07E, 12-15-2009)

(a)

Permit required. No structure shall be built, moved or structurally altered, and no land use shall be substantially altered until a land use permit has been issued by the zoning administrator. He shall not issue a permit for a structure or a use not in conformity with the requirements of this chapter. The fee for filing of applications for land use permits shall be established by the zoning committee. A copy of the current fee schedule shall be kept on file in the office of the zoning administrator.

(b)

Application procedure. Applications for land use permits shall be accompanied by scale maps or drawings showing accurately the location, size and shape of the lots involved and of any proposed structures, including the relation to abutting streets or lakes or streams, and the existing and proposed use of each structure and lot, and the number of families to be accommodated.

(c)

Expiration. Land use permits for construction, alteration or removal of structures shall expire 12 months from their date of issuance if no building activity has begun within such time. Land use permits for land use changes shall expire 18 months from their date of issuance where no action has been taken to accomplish such changes.

(d)

Exceptions. A land use permit is not required for farm buildings or school bus stop shelters, provided such structures meet the dimensional and setback requirements of this chapter.

(Code 1987, § 17.66; Res. No. 96-96, 12-10-1996)

Except as otherwise provided, any person who violates this chapter shall forfeit an amount as provided in the county fine and forfeiture schedule, plus costs of prosecution, for each day of violation. Default of payment may result in imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months. Every violation of this chapter is a public nuisance and the creation thereof may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof may be abated, including, but not limited to, requirements that the property be restored to its condition prior to such violation pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 59.69.

(Code 1987, § 17.67)

The county board of adjustment shall have the following powers:

(1)

Grant a variance from only the dimensional standards of this chapter.

(2)

Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error or an abuse of discretion in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement or administration of this chapter.

(3)

Hear and decide appeals from a conditional use permit decision of the county zoning committee pursuant to section 50-190(b) or section 50-193(d), and from the denial by the county zoning committee to issue a conditional use permit. See sections 50-112 and 50-113.

(Code 1987, §§ 17.57(11.0), 17.68; Ord. No. 97-79, 12-16-1997; Res. No. 07-07, 3-27-2007; Res. No. 07-07D, 3-31-2009; Res. No. 07-07E, 12-15-2009)

(a)

Procedure. The county board may amend this chapter in accordance with the procedures prescribed by Wis. Stats. § 59.69.

(b)

Fee. Any petition for amendment submitted by other than a governmental body shall be accompanied by a fee to defray the cost of advertising, investigation and processing.

(Code 1987, § 17.69)

(a)

Notice. Adequate notice shall be given of any public hearing required by the provisions of this chapter, stating the time and place of such hearing and the purpose for which it is being held.

(b)

Procedure.

(1)

Posting and publishing. Notice of public hearing shall be given as per Wis. Stats. § 59.69.

(2)

Notice of proposed change. In addition, when the hearing involved a proposed change in the zoning district classification of any property, or the granting of a conditional use, the town in which the affected land is located shall be notified as per Wis. Stats. § 59.69. Also, a copy of the notice shall be posted in the vicinity of the proposed change or conditional use, where practical, and notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the owners of all lands within 300 feet of any part of the land included in such proposed change or conditional use at least ten days before such public hearing. The failure of such notice to reach any property owner shall not invalidate any amending ordinance or grant of a conditional use.

(Code 1987, § 17.70)

A county zoning fee schedule is available in the office of the county clerk.

(Code 1987, § 17.71; Res. No. 98-58, 10-20-1998)