Village of Random Lake Ordinance
CHAPTER 17 - ZONING CODE

17.01 INTRODUCTION. 

(1)  AUTHORITY.  These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by § 62.23(7), Wis. Stats.

(2)SHORT TITLE.  This chapter shall be known as, referred to or cited as the "Zoning Code, Village of Random Lake, Wisconsin."

(3)PURPOSE.  The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity, aesthetics and general welfare of the Village.

(4)INTENT.  It is the general intent of this chapter 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 in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways; secure safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers; 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 Village; and implement the Village comprehensive plan or plan components.  It is further intended to provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and to provide penalties for its violation.

(5)ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS.  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.

(6)INTERPRETATION.  In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the Village and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes.