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Town of Pittsfield, WI
Brown County
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The following regulations shall apply to all artificial lakes hereinafter constructed or developed within the Town of Pittsfield.
Artificial lakes shall be allowed as conditional uses in the R-1, R-1S, R-2, R-3 and A-1 Zones. It shall also be allowed as a conditional use in the AG-FP District if public and incidental to the farm operation or if used as a farm pond for agricultural activity.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
The property owner, developer, or his/her assigned agent shall make application for an excavation permit to the Town Board prior to construction.
B. 
The Town Planning Commission shall review and approve the site plan before recommending the Town Board issue an excavation permit.
The site plan shall show the following:
A. 
A map drawn at a minimum scale of one inch to 200 feet showing the proposed lake size and the adjoining property within 500 feet of the site.
B. 
Layout of proposed residential lots and other buildings, if applicable.
C. 
The type of sanitary facilities to be installed if residential development is to take place.
D. 
Source of water supply for residential dwellings and water level maintenance in the lake.
E. 
Surface drainage sources and topography.
F. 
Proposed roadways.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Any artificially constructed lake two acres or larger in area shall adhere to the conditions of this chapter.
B. 
The center portion of the lake shall be excavated deep enough to maintain a water depth of 10 feet.
A. 
Artificial lakes constructed adjacent to a navigable body of water shall comply with the regulations set forth by the Wisconsin Statutes and the Department of Natural Resources.
B. 
If constructed as a fish or wildlife facility, it shall comply with the requirements and recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Department of Natural Resources.
C. 
The groundwater table in the surrounding area and adjacent to the lake shall be protected.
D. 
State permits shall be required if high capacity wells are drilled on the site.
E. 
The Department of Natural Resources requirements shall be met to ensure proper safety of swimmers.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
F. 
The perimeter of the lake shall be landscaped and seeded within six months after completion of the excavation.
G. 
A performance bond shall be filed with the Town Board prior to the construction. Amount of bond per acre shall be specified by the Town Board of Pittsfield.