This chapter shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mayville, Wisconsin."

The regulations of this chapter are adopted under the authority granted by § 62.23(7), Wis. Stats.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics and general welfare of this community.

It is the general intent of this chapter to regulate and restrict the use of all structures, lands, and water; regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density, and the size and location of all structures so as to lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety from fire, flooding, panic, and other dangers; provide adequate light, air, sanitation, and drainage; prevent overcrowding; avoid undue population concentration; facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities; stabilize and protect property values; further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources; preserve and promote the beauty of the community; and implement the community's Comprehensive Plan or plan components. It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

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 the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions, they shall govern.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the City and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes.

If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby. If any application of this chapter to a particular structure, land, or water is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not be applicable to any other structure, land or water not specifically included in said judgment.