The overall purpose of this ordinance is to implement the Village of Windsor comprehensive plan to the extent possible under zoning. This [chapter] is designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air, including access to sunlight for solar collectors and to wind for wind energy systems; to encourage the protection of groundwater resources; 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; and to preserve burial sites as defined in Wis. Stats. § 157.70(1). Specifically, this ordinance is adopted for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience and general welfare by implementing certain goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1(Att. A), 11-1-2016)

It is not intended that this [chapter] abrogate or interfere with any constitutionally protected vested right.

(Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1(Att. A), 11-1-2016)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this [chapter] shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and welfare. Where property is affected by the regulations imposed by any provision of this ordinance and by other governmental regulations, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail. Regardless of any other provision of this ordinance, no land shall be developed or used, and no structure erected or maintained in violation of any state or federal regulations. No structure shall be constructed, erected, modified, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, altered, placed or maintained, and no land shall be used, modified, or maintained for any purpose or in any manner which is not in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1(Att. A), 11-1-2016)

This [chapter] is applicable to all territory located within the corporate limits of the Village of Windsor.

(Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1(Att. A), 11-1-2016)

This [chapter] shall become effective upon passage and posting according to law, following the date of passage of the official zoning map.

(Ord. No. 2016-27, § 1(Att. A), 11-1-2016)