Title 13 - Zoning Code

Chapter 1 - Zoning Code

  • Article A: Introduction and Definitions (PDF)
    • 13-1-1 Authority
    • 13-1-2 Statement of Intent
    • 13-1-3 Statement of Purpose
    • 13-1-4 Definitions
  • Article B: General Provisions (PDF)
    • 13-1-20 General Zoning Requirements
    • 13-1-21 General Land Use Requirements (Fee Schedule)
    • 13-1-22 Setbacks and Height Restrictions
    • 13-1-23 Shoreland-Upland Screening, Fencing and Vegetative Management
    • 13-1-24 Filling: Grading; Dredging; Lagooning
    • 13-1-25 Nonmetallic Mines
    • 13-1-25A Metallic Mineral Mining
    • 13-1-26 Substandard Lots of Record
    • 13-1-27 Mobile Homes 
    • 13-1-28 Campgrounds and Camping Resorts; Recreational Vehicles
    • 13-1-29 Multiple Unit Developments
    • 13-1-29A Conservation Subdivisions
    • 13-1-30 Junk and Salvage Yards
    • 13-1-31 Back Lot Access to Waters
    • 13-1-32 Inland Lake Classification and Shoreland Lot Development Requirements
    • 13-1-33 Multiple Structures
    • 13-1-34 Home Occupations
  • Article C: Nonconforming Uses and Structures; Special and Conditional Uses; Environmental Impact Analysis; Handicap Disability Permits; (PDF)
    • 13-1-40 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
    • 13-1-41 Conditional Uses
    • 13-1-41A Special Uses
    • 13-1-42 Environmental Impact Analysis
    • 13-1-43 Mobile Tower Regulations
    • 13-1-44 Handicap-Disability Permits
  • Article D: Zoning Districts (PDF)
    • 13-1-60 Zoning District Dimensional Requirements
    • 13-1-61 Zoning Districts
    • 13-1-62 Classification List
    • 13-1-63 Town of Russell Overlay District
    • 13-1-64 Town of Bayfield Overlay District
    • 13-1-65 Town of Barnes Overlay District (Reserved for Future Use)
    • 13-1-66 Town of Drummond Overlay District
    • 13-1-67 Town of Namakagon Overlay District
  • Article E: Signs (PDF)
    • 13-1-80 Sign Regulation Purposes
    • 13-1-81 General Restrictions
    • 13-1-82 Number and Size of Permitted Signs
    • 13-1-83 Distance
    • 13-1-84 Exempt Signs
    • 13-1-85 Sign Permits
    • 13-1-86 Non-Conforming Signs; Grace Period Replacement
    • 13-1-87 General Sign Requirements
    • 13-1-88 Noncompliance
    • 13-1-89 Removal Notice
    • 13-1-90 Removal of Obsolete Signs
  • Article F: Administration and Enforcement (PDF)
    • 13-1-100 Invalidations
    • 13-1-101 County Board Administration
    • 13-1-101A Planning and Zoning Committee
    • 13-1-102 Board of Adjustment
    • 13-1-102A Board of Adjustment Rules and Procedure
    • 13-1-103 Violations
    • 13-1-104 Amendments
    • 13-1-105 Petition to Change District Boundaries
    • 13-1-106 Powers and Duties
    • 13-1-107 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) Regulations

Chapter 2 - Floodplain Zoning

  • Article A: Statutory Authorization, Finding of Fact, Statement of Purpose, Title and General Provisions (PDF)
    • 13-2-1 Statutory Authorization
    • 13-2-2 Finding of Fact
    • 13-2-3 Statement of Purpose
    • 13-2-4 Title
  • Article B: General Provisions (PDF)
    • 13-2-10 Areas to be Regulated
    • 13-2-11 District Boundaries
    • 13-2-12 Locating Floodplain Boundaries
    • 13-2-13 Removal of Lands from Floodplain
    • 13-2-14 Compliance with Chapter
    • 13-2-15 Greater Restrictions and Abrogation; Interpretation of Chapter
    • 13-2-16 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
    • 13-2-17 Severability
    • 13-2-18 Annexed Areas for Cities and Villages
    • 13-2-19 General Development Standards
    • 13-2-20 General Standards Applicable to All Floodplain Districts
    • 13-2-21 Public or Private Campgrounds
  • Article C: Floodway District (FW) (PDF)
    • 13-2-25 Applicability
    • 13-2-26 Permitted Uses
    • 13-2-27 Standards for Developments in Floodway Areas
    • 13-2-28 Prohibited Uses
  • Article D: Flood Fringe District (FF) (PDF)
    • 13-2-30 Applicability
    • 13-2-31 Permitted Uses
    • 13-2-32 Standards for Development in Flood Fringe Areas
  • Article E: General Floodplain District (GFP) (PDF)
    • 13-1-40 Applicability
    • 13-1-41 Permitted Uses
    • 13-2-42 Standards for Development in the General Floodplain District
    • 13-2-43 Determining Floodway and Flood Fringe Limits
    • 13-2-44 Coastal Floodplain District
  • Article F: Nonconforming Uses (PDF)
    • 13-2-50 General
    • 13-2-51 Floodway Areas
    • 13-2-52 Flood Fringe Areas
    • 13-2-53 Coastal Floodplain Area
  • Article G: Administration (PDF)
    • 13-2-60 Zoning Administration
    • 13-2-61 Administrative Procedures
    • 13-2-62 Zoning Agency
    • 13-2-63 Board of Adjustment
    • 13-2-64 Review Appeals of Permit Denials
    • 13-2-65 Floodproofing
    • 13-2-66 Public Information
  • Article H: Amendments (PDF)
    • 13-2-70 General
    • 13-2-71 Procedures
  • Article I: Enforcement and Penalties (PDF)
    • 13-2-80 Enforcement and Penalties
  • Article J: Definitions (PDF)
    • 13-2-90 Definitions
  • Article K: Appendix (PDF)
    • 13-2-100

Chapter 3 - Shoreland and Wetland Zoning