This chapter shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Town of Lawrence Zoning Ordinance, Brown County, Wisconsin."

The Town Board of the Town of Lawrence has the specific authority, powers and duties pursuant to §§ 60.61, 60.62, 61.35, 62.23, and 66.0103, Wis. Stats., pursuant to the specific statutory sections noted in this chapter, and by its adoption of Village powers under § 60.10, Wis. Stats., to zone certain areas in the Town of Lawrence and to regulate, prohibit and restrict construction, alteration, erection, and enlargement of certain structures and buildings in the Town of Lawrence and to regulate and control certain uses, activities, businesses and operations in the Town of Lawrence.

The Town Board of the Town of Lawrence has, by adoption of this chapter, confirmed the specific statutory authority, powers, and duties noted in the specific sections of this chapter and has established by these sections and this chapter the specific areas and the regulations and controlling of certain uses, activities, businesses, and operations in the Town of Lawrence.