This title shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the "zoning ordinance, City of Whitewater, Wisconsin."

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

The regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Article XI, Section 3, Wisconsin Constitution and Wisconsin Statutes 62.23, 62.231, 66.0101, 87.30, 59.692 and 281.31 and amendments thereto.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

The purpose of this title is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of this community.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

It is the general intent of this title to regulate and restrict the use of all structures, lands and waters; regulate and restrict lot coverage, population distribution and density, and the size and location of all structures so as to lessen congestion and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers; prevent flood damage to persons and property, and minimize expenditures for flood relief and flood control projects; 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 this title and to provide penalties for its violation.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

Except as specifically provided in the enacting ordinance, it is not intended by this title to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing easements, covenants, deed restrictions, agreements, ordinances, rules, or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to laws. However, wherever this title imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this title shall govern.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title 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.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

A.

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.

B.

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.

C.

The city does not guarantee, warrant or represent that only those areas designated as floodlands will be subject to periodic inundation and hereby asserts that there is no liability on the part of the common council, its agencies or employees for any flood damages, sanitation problems or structural damages that may occur as a result of reliance upon and conformance with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)

This title was effective on June 24, 1982.

(Ord. No. 1914A, 2-18-2016)