This code is adopted under the authority granted to the City of Muskego by §§ 62.23, 62.231, 62.234 and 281.31, Wis. Stats., and amendments thereto and any other applicable laws or regulations.

This code shall be known as, referred to, or cited as "Zoning Code, City of Muskego, Wisconsin."

The purpose of this code is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics, and general welfare of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin. Among other purposes, such provisions are intended, in accordance with a comprehensive plan, to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote health and general welfare; to provide adequate light, air and solar access; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. These regulations are made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City.

It is not intended for this code to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair, or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However, where this code imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this code shall govern.

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

Unless specifically exempted by law, all cities, villages, towns and counties are required to comply with this code and obtain all necessary permits.