9.1

County Zoning Administrator.

9.11

The County Zoning Committee shall appoint a County Zoning Administrator for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance. The County Zoning Committee may also authorize designation of a Deputy Zoning Administrator to assist in the enforcement and administration of this ordinance.

9.12

Duties. In administering and enforcing this ordinance, the County Zoning Administrator and any of his or her deputies shall perform the following duties:

1)

Provide necessary forms and applications for permits.

2)

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

3)

Issue Conditional Use permits when authorized by the County Zoning Committee.

4)

Survey the County, upon adoption of this ordinance and when necessary, upon passage of amendments, identify and record information relative to Nonconforming Uses and Structures unless exempted by State Statute 59.69(10)(3)(d).

5)

Maintain files of applications, permits, and other relevant information.

6)

Make an annual report of his or her activities to the County Zoning Committee and to the County Board.

7)

Make onsite inspections as required in administering and enforcing this ordinance.

8)

Be responsible for the proper notice requirements for hearing and like matters.

9)

Investigate and report violations of this ordinance to the County Zoning Committee and/or Corporation Counsel.

9.13

Powers. The County Zoning Administrator and his or her duly appointed deputies shall have the powers and authority including, but not limited to, the following:

1)

Access to any Structure or premises for the purpose of performing his or her duties between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Issuance of a special inspection warrant may be requested upon the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.

(a)

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

(b)

Determine whether or not specific ordinance requirements shall be waived and a permit should be issued in situations where the applicant alleges that he or she is handicapped or disabled and is entitled to "reasonable accommodations" under the Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. ss. 3601-3631, or the Wisconsin Open Housing Law, s. 106.04, Wisconsin Statutes, or where the owner of a place of public accommodations alleges that certain zoning restrictions must be waived in order to make the public accommodations accessible to the disabled.

9.2

Land use permits.

9.21

1)

Except where another section of this ordinance specifically exempts certain types of Development from this requirement, a permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Administrator before any new Development is initiated or the placement of, construction of, or alteration of, or Addition to any Structure is initiated.

2)

No land use permit shall be issued for a Structure designed or intended for human use or occupancy before a fire number, certified soil test, and sanitary application is filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator. If applicable, a separate "Bunkhouse Sign" (yellow sign) will be required (Sign to be placed directly below residence fire number and affixed to Bunkhouse or Temporary Guest Quarters Structure) if Lot contains a Bunkhouse or Temporary Guest Quarters as listed under 4.26(4) in the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance.

3)

The Zoning Administrator shall not issue a permit for a Structure or a Use not in conformity with the requirements of this ordinance.

4)

The fee for filing applications for land use permits shall be established by the County Zoning Committee. A copy of the current fee schedule shall be posted in the office of the Zoning Administrator.

5)

A permit fee and permit shall be waived for the placement of, or construction of, or alteration of, or addition to any structure whereby the placement contains 100 square feet or less; the structure to be constructed contains 100 square feet or less; or an alteration or addition results in an increase of 100 square feet or less. An application must still be filed with the Zoning Department for Shoreland properties for any structures and for accessory structure exemptions specified in Section 4.26.

6)

No land use permit shall be issued for any Structure moved or placed that does not have an approximate assessed value of surrounding Structures within 500 feet. Determination of assessed value shall be established by the town assessor.

7)

Within 12 months after the land use permit issue date, all Buildings or Structures indicated on the permit that are intended for human use or occupancy shall be completely enclosed.

Note: The following comment is not a part of the ordinance requirements, but rather reflects usual office practice. Up to a six-month extension may be granted to the expiration date of a land use permit if the property owner can demonstrate a need for the extension before the expiration date of issued permit.

9.22

Application procedure. An application for a land use permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator upon forms furnished by the County and shall include the following:

1)

Name and address of applicant and property owner.

2)

Legal description of the property and type of proposed Use.

3)

A scaled map or drawings showing accurately the location, size and shape of the Lot(s) involved; existing and/or proposed Structure(s) including the location of any public or private road or Easement, or any Wetlands or watercourses and the existing and proposed Use of each Structure.

4)

Other information requested on the permit application deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator for proper enforcement of these regulations.

5)

In situations where the applicant is requesting that certain zoning restrictions be waived in order to provide equal housing opportunities, or access to public accommodations, for a handicapped or disabled person:

(a)

The nature of the handicap or disability.

(b)

An explanation of the need for a waiver of specified zoning restrictions.

(c)

A discussion of alternative solutions that have been considered, if any.

9.23

Expiration. A land use permit shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance if no action has begun on the project within that time. One extension of up to six months may be granted, if requested prior to the date of the permit.

9.24

General requirements for obtaining a land use permit.

1)

Apply for a fire number.

2)

If applicable, a separate "Bunkhouse Sign" (yellow sign) will be required (Sign to be placed directly below residence fire number and affixed to Bunkhouse or Temporary Guest Quarters Structure) if Lot contains a Bunkhouse or Temporary Guest Quarters as listed under 4.26(4) in the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance.

3)

Have a certified soil test done.

4)

Have a Wisconsin licensed plumber apply for a sanitary permit.

5)

Contact the Zoning Office for a land use application or print one from our website.

6)

Apply for and pay the fee for the land use permit prior to beginning construction. Citations and orders for removal may apply in those instances where construction begins without the issue of the proper permits.

7)

Town permits may also be required. Contact the respective town clerk.

8)

Contact the Uniform Dwelling Code inspector for inspections that are needed.

9)

A major grading permit is needed for excavating over 10,000 square feet and a minor grading permit may be needed on Shoreland property under other circumstances. (See Sawyer County Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance Section 8.2.)

10)

Check Floodplain requirement.

(Res. No. 2022-39, § 1(Exh. A), 7-21-2022)