Lawerence Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXI
Artificial Lakes
§ 300-181 Applicability.
The following regulations shall apply to all artificial lakes hereinafter constructed or developed within the Town of Lawrence.
§ 300-182 Location. [1]
Artificial lakes may be allowed as conditional uses in the Estate Residential Zone, the R-3 Multifamily Residential Zone and in the A-1 Agricultural Zone and as permitted uses in the AG-FP Agricultural-Farmland Preservation Zone, if incidental to the farming operation.
§ 300-183 Excavation permit.
A.
The property owner, developer or his/her assigned agent shall make application for an excavation permit to the Town Board prior to construction.
B.
The Town Board shall review and approve the site plan before issuing the excavation permit. The Town Board may attach conditions to the issuing of a permit.
§ 300-184 Site plan.
The site plan shall include the following:
A.
A map drawn at a minimum scale of one inch equals 200 feet showing the proposed lake size and the adjoining property within 500 feet of the site.
B.
Layout of proposed residential lots and other buildings, if applicable.
C.
The type of sanitary facilities to be installed if residential development is to take place.
D.
Source of water supply for residential dwellings and water level maintenance in the lake.
E.
Surface drainage sources and topography.
F.
Proposed roadways.
§ 300-185 Other requirements. [1]
A.
The constructed lake shall meet the requirements of the Brown County Water Law Codes.
B.
Artificial lakes constructed adjacent to a navigable body of water shall comply with the regulations set forth by the Wisconsin State Statutes and the Department of Natural Resources.
C.
If constructed as a fish or wildlife facility, it shall comply with the requirements and recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service and the Department of Natural Resources.
D.
The groundwater table in the surrounding area and adjacent to the lake shall be protected.
E.
State permits shall be required if high-capacity wells are drilled on the site.
F.
The perimeter of the lake shall be landscaped and seeded within six months after completion of the excavation.
G.
A performance bond shall be filed with the Town Board prior to the start of construction. Amount of bond per acre shall be specified by the Town Board of Lawrence.