These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by §§ 61.35 and 62.23(7), Wis. Stats. Therefore, the Village Board of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, does ordain the following.

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 and development of all structures, lands and waters; to regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density, dredging and lagooning in shoreland areas, 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 and air; prevent overcrowding; avoid undue population concentration; facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities; stabilize and protect property values; prevent water pollution; protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life and otherwise 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 and plan components. It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement 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 this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted as minimum requirements, shall be liberally construed in favor of the Village, and shall not be deemed a limitation of 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, such judgment shall not affect the remainder of this chapter.

All other ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Village inconsistent or conflicting with this chapter, to the extent of the inconsistency only, are hereby repealed.

This chapter shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the "Zoning Ordinance, Village of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin."

This chapter shall be effective after a public hearing, adoption by the Village Board, and publication or posting as provided by law.