This chapter is adopted under the authority granted by Wis. Stats. § 61.35, 61.351, 61.353, 62.23, 66.0401, 66.0403 and amendments thereto.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(1), 7-27-2010)

This chapter shall be known as, referred to, and cited as the "Zoning Ordinance, Village of Harrison, Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin" and is hereinafter referred to as "chapter".

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(2), 7-27-2010)

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of the Village of Harrison, Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(3), 7-27-2010)

It is the general intent of this chapter to:

(a)

Lessen the hazard from fire, flooding, pollution, contamination, and other dangers;

(b)

Stabilize and protect property values;

(c)

Preserve and protect the natural and manmade aesthetic characteristics of the village;

(d)

Prevent and control erosion, sedimentation, and other pollution of the surface and subsurface waters;

(e)

Further the maintenance of safe and healthful water conditions;

(f)

Preserve wetlands;

(g)

Provide for and protect a variety of suitable business and manufacturing sites;

(h)

Protect the traffic-carrying capacity of existing and proposed major streets and highways;

(i)

Protect life, health and property;

(j)

Minimize rescue and relief efforts undertaken at the expense of the taxpayers;

(k)

Minimize business interruptions and other economic disruptions;

(l)

Discourage the victimization of unwary land and home buyers;

(m)

Regulate lot coverage and the size, height and location of all buildings and structures so as to prevent overcrowding and to provide adequate sunlight, air, sanitation, and drainage;

(n)

Regulate population density and distribution so as to avoid sprawl or undue concentration and to facilitate the provision of adequate public service and utilities;

(o)

Regulate parking, loading, and traffic visibility so as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of streets and highways;

(p)

Provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for the violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(4), 7-27-2010)

The village comprehensive plan, adopted on January 26, 2004, and as amended, establishes the goals, objectives and policies that serve as a basis for this chapter. All regulations or amendments adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be generally consistent with the village comprehensive plan as adopted and revised or updated.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(5), 7-27-2010)

(a)

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.

(b)

The board of trustees of the village may from time to time impose a moratorium on the issuance of zoning permits and approvals with respect to a defined land use under circumstances where a deficiency in the village regulatory scheme is noted and amendments of this chapter and/or Code of General Ordinances are required to address the noted deficiencies. A moratorium shall be imposed by resolution and be in effect for no longer than 12 months, but subject to such reasonable extension or extensions as may be necessary under the circumstances.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(6), 7-27-2010)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be the minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the village and are not a limitation on or repeal of any other powers granted to the village by the Wisconsin Statutes. If a section, provision, or portion of this chapter is unclear, the section, provision, or portion shall be interpreted in light of the standards in effect on the date of the adoption of this chapter or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this chapter.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(7), 7-27-2010)

If any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine any section, provision, or portion of this chapter to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other section, provision, or portion of this chapter not specifically included in said statement. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine invalid the application of any section, provision, or portion of this chapter to a particular property, building, or structure, such judgment shall not affect the application of said section, provision, or portion to any other property, buildings or structure not specifically included in said judgment.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(8), 7-27-2010)

The jurisdiction of this chapter shall include all lands and waters within the corporate limits of the Village of Harrison, Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(9), 7-27-2010)

This chapter is not intended to guarantee the health, safety, morals, or welfare of any person or the value or security of any land, water, building or structure, or create a liability on the part of or a cause of action against the village or any officer or employee thereof for any damages that may result from reliance on this chapter.

(Ord. No. 10-147, § 1.0(10), 7-27-2010)