[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Ledgeview 2-2-2009; amended in its entirety 12-04-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-15.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch. 15.
Comprehensive Plan — See Ch. 21.
Construction site erosion control — See Ch. 36.
Fair housing — See Ch. 42.
Official Map — See Ch. 70.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 90.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 94.
Zoning — See Ch. 135.
Sanitary District No. 2 — See Ch. A136.
This chapter is adopted under the authority granted by Section
236 of the Wisconsin Statutes and amendments thereto (NOTE: The Wisconsin
State Statutes may be viewed online at http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/Statutes.html
or at the Town of Ledgeview Clerk's office.), and pursuant to this
authority the Town Board of the Town of Ledgeview, Brown County, Wisconsin,
does ordain as follows.
This chapter shall be known as, referred to, or cited as the
"Town of Ledgeview Subdivision and Platting Regulations."
Jurisdiction of these regulations shall include all land and
waters within the Town of Ledgeview, Brown County, Wisconsin.
These regulations are adopted for the following purposes:
A.
To protect and provide for the public health, safety, and general
welfare of the Town.
B.
To guide the future growth and development of the Town, in accordance
with adopted Master Development Plans and/or Comprehensive Plan.
C.
To provide for adequate light, air and privacy; to secure safety
from fire, flood, and other danger; and to prevent overcrowding of
the land and undue congestion of population.
D.
To protect the character and the social and economic stability of
all parts of the Town and to encourage the orderly and beneficial
development of all parts of the Town.
E.
To protect and conserve the value of land throughout the Town and
the value of buildings and improvements upon the land, and to minimize
the conflicts among the uses of land and buildings.
F.
To guide public and private policy and action in order to provide
adequate and efficient transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks,
playgrounds, recreation, and other public requirements and facilities.
G.
To provide the most beneficial relationship between the uses of land,
buildings and circulation of traffic throughout the Town, having particular
regard to avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways and
pedestrian traffic movements appropriate to various uses of land and
buildings, and to provide for proper location and width of street
and building lines.
H.
To establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for subdivisions
and resubdivisions in order to further the orderly layout and use
of land; and to insure proper legal descriptions and monumenting of
subdivided land.
I.
To insure that public facilities are available and will have a sufficient
capacity to serve the proposed subdivision.
J.
To prevent and control erosion, sedimentation, and other pollution
of air, streams, and ponds; to insure the adequacy of draining facilities;
to safeguard potable water supplies; and to encourage the wise use
and management of natural resources throughout the Town in order to
preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the community and
the value of the land.
K.
To preserve the natural beauty and topography of the Town and to
insure appropriate development with regard to these natural features.
L.
To prevent destruction of unique environmental areas.
M.
To obtain the wise use, conservation, protection, and proper development
of the Town's soil, water resources, wetland, woodland, and wildlife
resources and attain a proper adjustment of land use and development
to the supporting and sustaining natural resource base.
A.
Severability and nonliability.
(1)
If any section, 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.
(2)
The Town of Ledgeview does not guarantee, warrant, or represent that
only those areas designated as floodplains will be subject to periodic
inundation, and thereby asserts that there is no liability on the
part of the Town Board, its agencies or employees, for sanitation
problems, structural damages, or any other losses that may occur as
a result of reliance upon, and conformance with, this chapter.
B.
Overlapping or contradictory regulations. Where the conditions imposed
by any provision of these regulations upon the use of land or structures
are either more restrictive or less restrictive than any other law,
ordinance, resolution, rule or regulations of any kind, the regulations
which are more restrictive shall govern.
C.
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, rules, regulations,
or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law. However,
where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of
this chapter shall govern.
D.
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 Town and shall not be deemed
a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin
Statutes.
E.
When effective. This chapter shall be effective after adoption by
the Town of Ledgeview Board and publication and posting as required
by law.
F.
Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction of these regulations shall include all
land and waters within the Town of Ledgeview, Brown County, Wisconsin.
G.
Land divisions not covered by chapter. The provisions of Ch. 236,
Wis. Stats, and this chapter shall apply to all land divisions, except:
(1)
Transfers of interest in land by will or pursuant to court order.
(2)
Leases for a term not to exceed 10 years, mortgages, or easements
involving five parcels or less.
(3)
A division of land resulting in parcels more than 40 acres in area.
(4)
Cemetery plats pursuant to § 157.07, Wis. Stats., and assessor's
plat pursuant to § 70.27, Wis. Stats.
(5)
The sale or exchange of parcels of public utility or railroad right-of-way
to adjoining property owners if the Town Board and the Brown County
planning agency approves such sale or exchange on the basis of applicable
local ordinances or the provisions of Chapter 236.
H.
Resubdivision of recorded land divisions. Any resubdivision of a
recorded land division that ultimately results in the creation of
five or more lots, parcels, or building sites from the same original
parcel shall be considered to be a subdivision and shall be accomplished
by a subdivision plat and not additional certified survey maps.
I.
Compliance with ordinances, statutes, regulations, and plans. Any
person dividing land which results in a subdivision shall prepare
a plat of the subdivision, or which results in a minor land division
shall prepare a certified survey map, or a condominium shall prepare
a condominium, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter
and:
(1)
The provisions of Ch. 236, Wis. Stats.
(2)
All applicable State of Wisconsin, Brown County and Town of Ledgeview
ordinances and regulations.
(3)
The Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan.
(4)
The Town of Ledgeview Official Map.
(5)
The Town of Ledgeview Master Development Plan for sanitary sewer
and water main.
(6)
The provisions of Ch. 703, Wis. Stats.
J.
Amendments. For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety,
and general welfare, the Town Board may, from time to time, amend
the regulations imposed by this chapter. The Town Board shall hold
public hearings on all proposed amendments. Notice of such hearings
shall be given by publication of a Class 2 notice preceding the hearing
or as otherwise provided by state statute.
K.
Violations. It shall be unlawful to divide, convey, record, or monument any land in violation of this chapter or the Wisconsin Statutes. The Town may institute appropriate action or proceedings to enjoin violations of this chapter as specified in § 96-14 of this chapter.
L.
Review fees.
(1)
Preliminary plat. The subdivider shall submit to the Town all fees
based upon the fee schedule adopted by the Town of Ledgeview Board.
Fees shall be submitted at the time of first application to the Town
to assist in defraying the costs of necessary inspections and review
of the preliminary plat.
(2)
Certified survey map. The subdivider shall submit to the Town all
fees based upon the fee schedule adopted by the Town of Ledgeview
Board. Fees shall be submitted at the time of first application to
the Town to assist in defraying the costs of necessary inspections
and review of the certified survey map.
(3)
Planned development districts. The subdivider shall submit to the
Town all fees based upon the fee schedule adopted by the Town of Ledgeview
Board. Fees shall be submitted at the time of first application to
the Town to assist in defraying the costs of necessary inspections
and review of the planned development districts.
(4)
Variance. The subdivider shall submit to the Town all fees based
upon the fee schedule adopted by the Town of Ledgeview Board. Fees
shall be submitted at the time of application to the Town for each
variance request from the Town of Ledgeview Subdivision Ordinance
to assist in defraying the costs involved in such an application.
The following terms, whenever they occur in this chapter, are
defined as follows:
In the context of the review of a preliminary or final subdivision,
approval, conditional approval, denial, or a request for a modification,
or for additional study, field inspections or documentation.
A public or private right-of-way primarily designed to serve
as secondary access to abutting properties.
A map approved by the Town Board that shows future streets
on properties in the vicinity of a proposed land division.
A street that provides for the movement of relatively heavy
traffic to, from, or within the Town. It has a secondary function
of providing access to abutting land.
All of a condominium's unit owners acting as a group, either
through a nonstock, nonprofit corporation or an unincorporated association
in accordance with its bylaws and declaration.
A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping,
signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use
of bicyclists.
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A tract of land bounded by streets or by combination of streets
and public parks, cemeteries, railroad right-of-way, shorelines of
waterways or municipal boundary lines.
The area of a lot remaining after the building setback requirements
have been met and excluding the unbuildable areas as determined by
this chapter and the Town Zoning and Planning Committee. The buildable
area must be contiguous and not separated by environmental features,
streets, or other similar features.
The distance from the boundaries of a lot within which structure(s)
shall not be erected.
A map of a division of land prepared in accordance with Ch.
236, Wis. Stats., and the terms of this chapter. A certified survey
map may be referred to as a "CSM."
A natural or artificial watercourse of perceptible extent
with definite bed and banks to conform and conduct continuously or
periodically flowing water. Channel flow thus is that water which
is flowing within the limits of a defined channel.
A residential development where the subdivision and zoning
regulations apply to the project as a whole instead of to its individual
lots. Densities are calculated for the whole project.
A street that collects and distributes internal traffic within
an urban area such as a residential neighborhood, between arterial
and local streets. It provides access to abutting property.
The Zoning and Planning Committee created by the Town Board
pursuant to § 62.23, of the Wis. Stats.
The document adopted by ordinance by the Town of Ledgeview
Board that meets the requirements of § 66.1001, Wis. Stats.,
which is now or may hereafter be in effect.
Approval of a plat by the Town Zoning and Planning Committee
or Town Board subject to the plat meeting certain specified requirements
as determined by the Town Board or Town Zoning and Planning Committee.
The declaration, plats and plans of a condominium together
with any attached exhibits or schedules.
Property subject to a condominium declaration established
under Chapter 703, Condominiums, Wisconsin State Statutes.
Next to, abutting, or touching and having a portion that
is coterminous.
An existing structure or structures which, before the recording
of a condominium declaration, was not a condominium and was either
i) occupied by persons, either wholly/partially, or ii) designed/approved
to be occupied by persons under a previously issued occupancy permit
from the Town of Ledgeview. A conversion condominium must have proof
of facts to demonstrate that existing buildings and condominium units
will comply with all building, fire and sanitary sewer code requirements,
as well as the requirement of this chapter.
A map of a division of land prepared in the same manner required
in Ch. 236, Wis. Stats., except that all reviews are completed at
the local level, in accordance with the terms of this chapter and
where:
A public right-of-way traversing a block for the purpose
of providing pedestrian access.
A short minor street having one end open to motor traffic
and the other end terminated by a vehicular turnaround.
Shall refer to calendar days.
A street having only one outlet for vehicular traffic and
no vehicular turnaround.
A permanent man-made pond or pool used for the temporary
storage of stormwater runoff and which provides for the controlled
release of such waters.
An agreement by a subdivider with the Town of Ledgeview that
clearly establishes the subdivider's responsibility regarding project
phasing, the provision of public and private facilities, and improvements
and any other mutually agreed to terms and requirements.
The act of constructing buildings or installing site improvements,
such as grading, clearing, ditching, installing utilities or any other
activity necessary prior to construction.
A lot, other than a corner lot, which has frontage on two
substantially parallel streets.
Land required for the installation of stormwater sewers or
drainage ditches and/or required for the preservation or maintenance
of a natural stream or watercourse or other drainage facility.
Any portion of a residential building situated upon the properties
designed and intended for use and occupancy as residency by a single
family.
The quantity of land set aside or over which a liberty, privilege,
or advantage in land without profit, existing distinct from the ownership
of the land, is granted to the public, utility, or some particular
person, corporation, or part of the public for limited right of use.
The unincorporated area within 1 1/2 miles of a fourth-class
city or a village and within three miles of all other cities, where
a city or village maintains approval authority over land divisions.
The map or drawing of a subdivision prepared in compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 236, Wis. Stats., and the terms of
this chapter.
A temporary rise in stream flow or stage that results in
water overtopping its banks and inundating areas adjacent to the channel.
A graph of a longitudinal profile showing the relationship
of the water surface elevation of a flood event to location along
a stream or river.
That area of land used to carry floodwater between the floodway
and the regional flood limits.
The land adjacent to a body of water which has been or may
be hereafter covered by floodwater, including, but not limited to,
the regional flood.
The channel of a stream and those portions of the floodplain
adjoining the channel that are required to carry and discharge the
floodwaters or flood flows of any river or stream, including, but
not limited to, flood flows associated with the regional flood.
A length of the front property line of the lot, lots, or
tract of land abutting a public street, road, highway, or rural right-of-way.
A minor street auxiliary to and located on the side of an
arterial street or other thoroughfare for control of access and for
service to the abutting development.
The slope of land, road, street, or other public way specified
in percent.
A drawing of a proposed area with plans and specifications
for grading.
The recorded average of all the high-water elevations during
the period of record for a flowage or other body of water.
Any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage ditch, water main,
roadway, parkway, sidewalk, pedestrianway, planting strip, off-street
parking area or other facility for which the local municipality may
ultimately assume the responsibility for maintenance and operation.
A guarantee issued by a bank or other lending agency stating
that a certain level of funds are available to the Town to pay for
improvement costs specified in an approved developer's agreement.
The act of creating two or more separately described parcels,
at least one of which is 40 acres or less in size, from a single parcel
of land by the owner thereof or his agent.
For the purposes of this chapter, a land division document
shall include a preliminary, final, or recorded subdivision plat and
certified survey map.
A street designed for low-speed travel and generally low
traffic volumes which provides land access from neighborhoods and
minor activities to the collector and arterial systems.
A local unit in this chapter includes the Town as well as
the county, villages, and cities.
A parcel of land having a width and depth sufficient to provide
the space necessary for one principal building and its accessory building,
together with the open spaces required per Ledgeview ordinances, and
abutting on a public street with access.
The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side
and rear lot lines, but not including any area occupied by the waters
of a natural lake or river and/or public right-of-way.
An area of land shown on a condominium plat document encompassing
an individual condominium unit, or a building or part of a building,
having two or more units, and also encompassing adjoining yard areas
that will be associated with that unit, or set of units, in an occupancy
and/or appearance sense in a manner equivalent to a lot for a comparable
noncondominium development.
The peripheral boundaries of a lot as defined herein.
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot,
measured at the narrowest width within the first 30 feet of lot depth
immediately in back of the front yard setback line.
A lot abutting intersecting streets at their intersection.
A corner lot which is oriented so that it has its rear lot
line coincident with or parallel to the side lot line of the interior
lot immediately to its rear.
A lot having a pair of opposite lot lines along two more
or less parallel public streets and which is not a corner lot. On
a through lot, both street lines shall be deemed front lot lines.
A street used or intended to be used primarily for fast or
heavy through traffic. Major thoroughfares shall include freeways,
expressways and other highways and parkways, as well as arterial streets.
A planning document that provides a general framework for
the layout of sanitary sewer and water mains to service the entire
Town of Ledgeview once fully developed.
Mean sea level datum, a 1929 adjustment, as established by
the U.S. Coast Guard and Geodetic Survey.
The division of land by the owner or subdivider resulting
in the creation of not more than four parcels.
A bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic
by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way
or within an independent right-of-way. Shared use paths may also be
used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other
nonmotorized users.
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North American datum 1983, as established by the U.S. Coast
Guard and Geodetic Survey.
A residential living environment with a well-connected local
street pattern, centrally located community buildings, schools, and
playgrounds to provide maximum pedestrian accessibility, and local
shops grouped together to meet daily household needs at accessible
points providing a harmony of design and development.
The map of the Town or county by law showing thereon streets,
highways, parkways, parks, schools, and other public facilities as
provided by § 62.23(6), Wis. Stats.
A parcel of land, other than a lot, which does not meet the
requirements of a lot at the time of platting.
Includes the plural as well as the singular and may mean
a natural person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation,
public or quasi-public corporation, or combination of these.
A tract of land as defined by the governing jurisdictional
body for the purpose of assessment and taxation.
A public way, usually running at right angles to streets,
which is intended for the convenience of pedestrians and bicyclists
only; it may also provide public right-of-way for utilities.
A bond guaranteeing performance of a contract or obligation
through possible forfeiture of bond if said contract or obligation
is unfulfilled by the subdivider.
A development guided by a total design plan in which one
or more of the zoning or subdivision regulations, other than use regulations,
may be waived or varied to allow flexibility and creativity in site
and building design and location, in accordance with general guidelines.
Land division created by the recording of a subdivision plat
or certified survey map as per the requirements of this chapter.
A required meeting with Town staff to review a concept plan
and provide input into next steps or issues.
A map showing the salient features of a proposed subdivision
submitted to the Town Clerk for purposes of preliminary consideration.
The real property hereinbefore described.
A corporation, company, association, sanitary district, or
municipality that may own, or operate any plant or equipment for the
conveyance of telephone messages, or for the production, transmission,
delivery, or furnishing of heat, electricity, gas, water, cable television,
sewer, or any other service deemed to be in the public interest shall
be deemed a public utility.
The changing of the boundaries of a recorded subdivision
plat or certified survey map, or part thereof.
A plat representing land that has previously been included
in a recorded plat or certified survey map.
Written stipulations on the plat regarding development that
the landowner must abide by.
A permanent man-made pond or pool designed to collect and
prevent the release of a given volume of stormwater by complete on-site
storage.
An agency which is entitled to review and make recommendations
concerning a subdivision prior to the Board action.
A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied for a
special use, dedicated to the public by the maker of the plat on which
such right-of-way is established and providing safe and orderly points
of access at fairly uniformly spaced intervals.
A surfaced curb-to-curb or paved portion of a street available
for vehicular traffic movement and parking.
A street consisting of gravel shoulders, open ditches, and
culverts.
Those lands within the following distances: 1,000 feet from
the high-water elevation of navigable lakes, ponds and flowages and
300 feet from the high-water elevation of navigable streams or to
the landward side of the floodplain, whichever is greater.
The portion of a street or highway right-of-way designed
for preferential or exclusive use by pedestrians.
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A map of a division of land prepared in accordance with Ch.
236, Wis. Stats., and the terms of this chapter where:
The flow of surface water that results from precipitation.
Any technique, apparatus, or facility that controls or manages
the path, storage, or rate of release of stormwater runoff. Such facilities
may include storm sewers, drainage easements, retention or detention
ponds, drainage channels, ditches, drainage swales, inlet or outlet
structures, or other similar facilities.
Includes all accessways in common use, such as streets, roads,
lanes, highways, avenues, boulevards, alleys, parkways, viaducts,
circles, courts, and culs-de-sac, and includes all of the land lying
between the right-of-way lines as delineated on a plat showing such
streets, whether improved or unimproved, and whether dedicated for
public use or held in trust, under the terms of a reservation, but
shall not include those accessways, such as easements and rights-of-way,
intended for solely limited utility purposes, such as for electric
power lines, gas lines, telephone lines, water lines, or drainage
and sanitary sewers.
A street bordering one or more property lines of a tract
of land in which the subdivided has allocated a part of the ultimate
right-of-way width. New half streets are not permitted in the Town
of Ledgeview.
Anything constructed or erected on the ground (to include
all types of buildings, attachments to buildings, parking lots, fences,
and berms).
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership,
corporation, guardian, attorney, trust or any other legal entity commencing
proceedings under the regulations of this chapter to create a subdivision
of land hereunder for himself or for another or for others.
Any division of a lot by the owner thereof, or his/her agent,
for the purpose of sale, lease, or building development where:
A licensed land surveyor duly registered in the State of
Wisconsin.
An identification number assigned to real estate in Brown
County for taxation purposes.
A street with a high degree of continuity, including collectors,
major arterials, limited-access highways, and freeways.
The Town of Ledgeview, Brown County, Wisconsin.
The governing body of the Town of Ledgeview.
The area within a lot which is identified by the Zoning and
Planning Committee as an area not able to be used for building purposes
and not able to be calculated as a buildable area.
Land in parcels or tracts sufficiently large for future subdivision,
which is presently in agriculture, woodland, or other nonintensive
use.
A part of a condominium intended for any type of independent
use, including one or more cubicles of air at one or more levels of
space or one or more rooms or enclosed spaces located on one or more
floors in a building.
A street that provides access to lots served by public sewer
and water and contains a curb and/or gutter.
An easement to place, replace, maintain, or move utility
facilities, such as telephone, water, sewer, gas, cable television,
etc.
A departure from the terms of the subdivision ordinance as
applied to a specific structure or parcel of land, which the Town
Zoning and Planning Committee may provide a recommendation to the
Town Board, pursuant to the requirements within this chapter.
A wetland is an area where water is at, near, or above the
land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophilic
vegetation and which has soils indicative of wet conditions. A wetland
delineation is established by or approved by the Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
A side-by-side residential single-family attached dwelling
or commercial structure, divided by a two-hour common wall, which
lies centered on a property line in a manner that each dwelling or
structure is on a separate lot.
An officially constituted Town of Ledgeview body whose duties
include administration of the Town subdivision regulations.
No land shall be divided or subdivided for a use which is held
unsuitable by the Town Board for reason of flooding or potential flooding,
adverse soil or rock formations, severe erosion potential, unfavorable
topography, drainage, inadequate water or sewage disposal capabilities,
or any other condition likely to be harmful to the health, safety,
or welfare of the future residents of the proposed subdivision plat,
certified survey map, or of the community. Except as provided herein,
the Town Board shall determine such unsuitability at the time the
preliminary subdivision plat or certified survey map is considered
for approval.
A.
When a proposed subdivision plat or certified survey map is located
in an area where flooding or potential flooding may be a hazard, the
Town Board may require that the subdivider determine the floodplain
boundaries for the proposed plat or map. Floodplain boundaries, as
determined by the subdivider, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and FEMA.
B.
When a proposed subdivision or certified survey map is located wholly
or partly in an area where flooding or potential flooding is a hazard,
the Town Board shall apply the following standards in addition to
all other requirements in the approval of plats and certified survey
maps:
(1)
The development shall be in accordance with the floodplain management
standards of the Floodplain-Shoreland Management Section, Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, and the Brown County Shoreland Floodplain
Ordinance.
(2)
Floodplain and floodway lines and base flood elevations for each
lot shall be shown on all final plats and maps.
C.
New land divisions not served by public sewer shall comply with the
requirements of Brown County Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 and Ch.
Comm 83, "Private onsite wastewater treatment systems," Wisconsin
Administrative Code, as either may be amended from time to time, and
are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as fully set out.
D.
All new land divisions not served by public sewer shall have a state
acceptable soil test done for each proposed lot. No more than four
lots shall be allowed in any County Plat to be developed with holding
tanks as the on-site waste disposal system.
E.
The Town Board, in applying the provisions of this section, shall,
in writing, recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion
that the land is not suitable for the proposed use and afford the
subdivider an opportunity to present evidence and the means of overcoming
such suitability, if he/she so desires, at a meeting of the Board.
Thereafter, the Board may affirm, modify, or withdraw its determination
of unsuitability.
F.
The subdivider may, as a part of the preliminary plat or certified
survey map procedure, request a determination of land suitability
by the Town Board, provided that the subdivider shall provide all
necessary maps, data, and information for such a determination to
be made.
A.
Streets and public ways. Whenever a parcel of land to be divided
as a subdivision contains all of, or in part, a proposed street, highway,
drainageway, stormwater management facility, public access to navigable
lakes or streams, or other public way or access which has been designated
in a Comprehensive Plan as defined in this chapter, an Official Map
adopted under § 62.23, Wis. Stats., or as required in § 236.16(3),
Wis. Stats., such public way or access shall be made a part of the
plat and dedicated or reserved by the subdivider in the location and
dimensions indicated by the subdivider after proper determination
of its necessity by the Town Board or its designee and/or the appropriate
body or public agency involved in the acquisition and/or use of each
site.
B.
Reservation of lands for park, open space, school, or public sites.
Whenever a parcel of land to be divided as a subdivision or a land
division contains all of, or in part, a site for a park or open space
use, or a school or other public site, which has been designated in
the Comprehensive Plan as defined in this chapter or Plan for Parks
and Open Space of the Town or the Official Map adopted under § 62.23,
Wis. Stats., such park, open space, school, or public site shall be
made a part of the plat. The subdivider shall reserve such proposed
public lands for a period not to exceed three years, unless extended
by mutual agreement for acquisition by the public agency having jurisdiction.
C.
Environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs). Whenever a tract of land to be subdivided includes any part of identified environmentally sensitive areas (ESA) as defined in the most recent iteration of the Brown County Sewage Plan, such areas shall be made a part of the plat. Environmentally sensitive areas included within a subdivision plat shall be included within lots or outlets, or reserved for acquisition as provided in § 96-8B and C, or shall be reserved in perpetuity for the recreational use of the future residents of the land to be divided, if approved by the Town.
D.
Lands between meander line and water's edge. The lands lying between
the meander line established in accordance with § 236.20(2)(g),
Wis. Stats., and the water's edge, and any otherwise unplattable lands
which lie between a proposed subdivision and the water's edge, shall
be included as part of lots, outlots, or public dedications in any
plat abutting a lake or stream. This requirement applies not only
to lands proposed to be subdivided but also to all lands under option
to the subdivider or in which he or she holds any interest and which
are contiguous to the lands proposed to be subdivided and which abut
a lake or stream.
E.
Restrictions for public benefit.
(1)
Any restrictions placed on platted land by covenant, grant of easement,
or in any other manner which were required by the Town, or public
utility, or which name the Town of Ledgeview as grantee, promisee,
or beneficiary, vest in the Town of Ledgeview the right to enforce
the restriction at law or in equity against anyone who has or acquires
an interest in land subject to the restriction. Such restrictions
shall include obligations to pay maintenance assessments for commonly
held open space property, shore protection works, erosion control
measures, and other improvements. The restriction may be released
or waived in writing by the Town of Ledgeview.
(2)
The Town Board reserves the right to require the provision of future
public access across or through dedicated public lands for the purposes
of sound engineering, planning, or development purposes.
F.
Stormwater management facilities.
(1)
The Town retains the option to own and maintain the stormwater facilities;
however, the costs to maintain the stormwater facilities may be assessed
to the property owners tributary to the facilities based upon the
property owners' amount of impervious surface.
(2)
Where the stormwater facilities are designed only for an approved
subdivision or certified survey map, maintenance costs may be apportioned
equally to all lots in the subdivision or CSM, and such costs may
be collected as a special charge placed on the Town tax bill or specially
assessed as provided by the Wisconsin Statutes.
(3)
Notification shall be placed on the face of subdivision plats and
certified survey maps which contain designated stormwater management
facilities that the property owner may be subject to maintenance charges
or assessments for work done by the Town to maintain said facilities.
A.
Required utility, street, and other improvements. No new subdivision
or development will be permitted without full improvements. Developments
located within the Sewer Service Area shall have storm sewer, sanitary
sewer, water mains, curb and gutter, sidewalk and asphalt or concrete
streets. Developments outside the Sewer Service Area shall have drainage
structures, ditches and asphalt pavement. The Board can determine
that installation of one or more of the foregoing improvements is
not necessary to serve the public interest. The Board may also require
the provision of drainageways and/or easements of widths sufficient
to accommodate anticipated stormwater runoff, pedestrian trails, or
placement of sanitary sewer, water mains or storm sewer. All public
works and improvements shall be designed by the Town Engineer and
installed by approved construction contractors selected in accordance
with the applicable Wisconsin Statutes and Town and district contracting
policies.
B.
Privately owned utilities. All privately owned utilities including
gas mains, electrical cables, telephone cables, cable television or
any other nonpublic improvements shall not be installed until such
time as the sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer have been installed
and the terraces have been graded to within six inches of finished
grade. The private utilities installed shall comply with all local,
state and national codes.
C.
Improvement costs.
(1)
The subdivider shall pay for the total cost of any municipal work
or improvements installed, to include associated engineering, inspection,
legal and administrative expenses.
(2)
The subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the Town and/or
Sanitary District which provides for the terms of payment for the
improvements to be installed, to include furnishing a letter of credit
or other instrument of security acceptable to the Board in an amount
equal to the estimated cost of the public improvements which are to
be installed, including engineering, legal, administration and inspection.
(3)
The developer may construct the project in such phases as the Common
Council approves, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
If construction in phases is permitted, the amount of any letter of
credit, bond or other security required shall be limited to the phase
of the project currently being constructed. No security shall be required
to be provided sooner than reasonably necessary before commencement
of the installation of improvements.
D.
Withdrawal by subdivider. Once a subdivider has entered into an agreement as provided for by § 96-9C(2) this chapter, the subdivider shall not be allowed to withdraw the request for public improvements without the approval and consent of the Board. If the Board permits a subdivider to withdraw the request for public improvements, the subdivider shall be responsible to pay any expenses incurred by the Town as of the date that the withdrawal is accepted.
E.
Responsibilities of the Town for public improvements. The Town shall
be responsible for the following duties:
(1)
Provision of construction cost estimates.
(2)
Conduct of public hearings and publication of required legal notices.
(3)
Furnishing of easements, waiver and special agreement forms as required.
All completed forms shall be reviewed by the Town upon submission
by the subdivider. Easements shall be recorded by the Town.
(4)
Conduct of all necessary operations for project bidding, the awarding
of construction contracts, and project supervision.
(5)
Application for Department of Natural Resources and related project
approvals and permits.
(6)
Design and installation of all municipal-owned utilities.
F.
Survey monuments. The subdivider shall install survey monuments placed
in accordance with the requirements of § 236.15, Wis. Stats.
Pursuant to § 236.15(1)(h), Wis. Stats., the Town, which
is required to approve the subdivision under § 236.10, Wis.
Stats., may waive the placing of monuments for a reasonable time on
condition that the subdivider executes a performance bond to ensure
that he or she will place the monuments within the time required.
G.
Grading and surfacing. Prior to the issuance of building permits,
the roadway shall have one layer of asphalt down and the gas and electric
utilities installed and energized or capable of being energized within
seven calendar days of the issuance of the building permit. The Board
may modify the requirement of the asphaltic surface if, in the view
of the Town, the subgrade stability may be in question due to unstable
soils or extensive rock blasting.
I.
Bicycle circulation. Bicycle circulation shall be accommodated on
streets and/or on multiuse trails. Where feasible, any existing bicycle
routes through the site shall be preserved and enhanced. Facilities
for bicycle travel may include multiuse; shared on-street driving
lanes, and striped bicycle lanes on streets. "Bike Lane" shall be
painted within the lanes to ensure that people understand the lanes
are to be used only by bicyclists. The Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive
Plan and the most recent version of the Brown County Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan shall be consulted for guidance.
[Amended 12-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-25]
J.
Motor vehicle circulation. Motor vehicle circulation shall be designed
to minimize conflicts with pedestrians and bicycles. Features such
as curb extensions, roundabouts, short medians and other traffic-calming
techniques may be used to encourage slow traffic speeds.
(1)
Street hierarchy. Each street within a development shall be classified
according to the following:
(a)
Freeways. Freeways are fully controlled access highways that
have no at-grade intersections or driveway connections.
(b)
Arterials. Principal and minor arterials carry longer-distance
traffic flows between activity centers. These facilities are the backbone
of a highway system and are designed to provide a very high amount
of mobility and very little access.
(c)
Collectors. Collectors link local streets with the arterial
street system. These facilities collect traffic in local areas, serve
as local through routes, and directly serve abutting land uses.
(d)
Locals. Local roads and streets are used for short trips. Their
primary function is to provide access to abutting land uses, and traffic
volumes and speeds are relatively low.
(e)
Alleys. These streets provide secondary access to residential
properties where street frontages are narrow, where the street is
designed with a narrow width to provide limited on-street parking,
or where alley access development is desired to increase residential
densities. Alleys may also provide delivery access or alternate parking
access to commercial properties.
(2)
Street layout. Well-connected street patterns that take into account
the natural landscape should be developed to maximize connectivity
and accessibility wherever feasible.
(a)
Alignment and visibility. Clear visibility, measured along the
center line, shall be provided for at least 400 feet on major streets,
350 feet on collector streets, and 250 feet on minor streets.
(b)
Minimum radii or curvature on the center line shall be 300 feet
on arterial streets, 200 feet on collector streets, and 100 feet on
local streets.
(c)
Tangents. A tangent at least 100 feet long shall be introduced
between reverse curves on arterial and collector streets.
(d)
Local streets may terminate other than at other streets when
geographic or environmental conditions necessitate the creation of
a cul-de-sac. Culs-de-sac should maintain a connection to the pedestrian
and bicycle path network at the terminus in order to maintain an effective
pedestrian and bicycle circulation network.
K.
Street lamps. Street lighting shall be installed at the intersections.
The cost for the poles and lights will be paid for by the developer.
The electrical and maintenance cost will be paid for by the Town.
The subdivider may also provide, pay for, and install street, pedestrianway,
and bikeway lighting systems, where appropriate, within the area being
developed, upon consultation with the appropriate electric utility
and as approved by the Town. The ongoing costs for this lighting shall
be paid for by the subdivision, as provided for in the developer's
agreement.
L.
Street signs. The subdivider shall pay for the purchase and installation
of all street name signs, temporary dead-end barricades and signs,
no-parking signs, and traffic control signs as required by Town standards.
All signs will be acquired by the Town and installed by Town forces
or contractors designated by the Town.
M.
Landscaping and screening standards. If required by the Town, the
overall composition and location of landscaping shall complement the
scale of the development and its surroundings. In general, larger,
well-placed contiguous planting areas shall be preferred to smaller,
disconnected areas. Where screening is required by this chapter, it
shall be at least three feet in height, unless otherwise specified.
Required screening shall be at least fifty-percent opaque throughout
the year. Required screening shall be satisfied by one or some combination
of a decorative fence not less than fifty-percent opaque behind a
continuous landscaped area, a masonry wall, a landscaped earthen berm,
or a hedge. Landscaping shall not be located within street rights-of-way.
N.
Public and private sanitary sewage disposal facilities.
(1)
The subdivider shall pay for sanitary sewerage facilities in such
a manner as to make adequate public sanitary sewerage service available
to each lot within the subdivision. Such construction may include,
where necessary, sanitary pumping stations, sanitary pressure mains,
and sanitary interceptor mains, the cost of which shall be prorated
on the basis of percent of service area within the subdivision. If
public sewer facilities are not available, the subdivider shall make
provisions for adequate private sewage disposal systems as specified
by Town, county, and state regulations.
(2)
The subdivider shall assume the cost of installing all twelve-inch
or smaller, as determined by the Town Engineer, sanitary sewers to
serve the proposed development. If larger-sized sewers are required
to handle the contemplated sewage flows, the incremental cost of such
larger sewers shall be borne by the Town or assessed against the total
tributary drainage area.
(3)
The size, type, and installation of all sanitary sewerage facilities
proposed to be constructed shall be in accordance with plans and standard
specifications prepared by the Town. The Town may require the installation
and capping of sewer laterals for future connection.
(4)
Sewage laterals shall extend a minimum of 15 feet with tracer wire
past the property line to avoid disrupting other existing utility
lines at the time of connection.
O.
Public and private water supply facilities.
(1)
The subdivider shall pay for water mains in such a manner as to make
adequate water service available to each lot within the subdivision.
If municipal water service is not available, the subdivider shall
make provisions for adequate private water systems as specified by
the Town and other applicable state and county regulations.
(2)
The subdivider shall assume the cost of installing all twelve-inch
or smaller, as determined by the Town Engineer, sized water mains
to serve the proposed development. If larger-sized water mains are
required to service the additional areas of the Town, the incremental
cost of such larger water mains shall be borne by the Town or assessed
against the total tributary drainage area.
(3)
The size, type, and installation of all public water supply facilities
proposed to be constructed shall be in accordance with plans and standard
specifications prepared by the Town. The water system shall be looped
wherever possible. The Town may require the installation and capping
of water mains for future connection.
(4)
Water laterals shall extend a minimum of 15 feet with tracer wire
past the property line to avoid disrupting other existing utility
lines at the time of connection.
P.
Stormwater management and erosion control facilities.
(1)
The subdivider shall submit a stormwater management and erosion control
plan conforming to the requirements of the Town of Ledgeview's adopted
Stormwater Management Ordinance[1] and appropriate Wisconsin State statutes and administrative
codes. The stormwater management and erosion control plans shall be
completed by an engineer licensed in the State of Wisconsin and be
reviewed by the Town-appointed engineer at cost to the subdivider.
(2)
Stormwater management plans may require but not be limited to storm
sewers, road ditches, waterways, storm sewers, curbs and gutters,
catch basins and inlets, and water retention/settling basins. Erosion
control plans may require but not be limited to landscaping techniques
utilizing vegetative covers, silt fencing, grading specifications,
berms, and other sound erosion control measures.
(3)
The subdivider shall assume the cost of installing all appropriately
sized stormwater management facilities to serve the proposed development.
If larger stormwater management facilities are required to serve additional
areas of the Town, the additional cost of such facilities over and
above the cost of those serving the proposed development shall be
borne by the Town or assessed against the total area served.
(4)
Where storm sewer laterals are required, they shall extend a minimum
of 15 feet with tracer wire past the property line to avoid disrupting
other existing utility lines at the time of connection.
Q.
Other utilities. A twelve-foot utility easement shall be required
on the front and corner side lots of all newly platted lots. If the
provision of utilities is to be made from the rear, then a twelve-foot
utility easement along the rear lot line will be required in place
of the front yard easement. All new electric distribution lines (excluding
lines of 15,000 volts or more), telephone lines from which individual
lots are served, fiber optic, and cable or community antenna television
cables within all newly platted subdivisions and land divisions shall
be installed underground unless the Town determines that the location,
topography, soil, stands of trees, or other physical barriers would
make underground installation unreasonable or impractical or that
the lots to be served by said facilities would be best served directly
from existing overhead facilities. Associated equipment and facilities
which are appurtenant to underground electric and communications systems,
including but not limited to pad-mounted transformers, switches, and
above-ground pedestal-mounted terminal boxes, may be located above
the ground.
R.
Cluster
box unit installation and responsibility.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-06]
(1)
The
subdivider shall coordinate cluster box unit (CBU) installations/locations
to be installed in all subdivisions and developments if required with
the United States Postal Service (USPS) Growth Coordinator and both
the Town Engineer and Director of Public Works or designee. CBUs shall
not be located on Town-owned property.
(2)
The
subdivider shall identify on the plat CBU locations and the lots associated
with each CBU. The plat shall also note "All lot owners associated
with the designated CBU are joint owners of the specified CBU structure
and its foundation and are responsible for the long-term maintenance
and replacement. If the property owners fail to keep the CBU in a
good-looking functional state, pursuant to Wis. Stats., §§ 66.0701
and 66.0703, the municipality will assess the lot owners for the shared
cost of repairs or replacement."
(3)
The
subdivider shall be responsible to design and construct safe accessible
routes and install the CBU and foundation pad as part of the subdivision
construction process. The design and positioning shall be in accordance
with the Town's CBU mailbox installation policy.
(4)
The
subdivider shall be responsible to order and install the CBU and distribute
the keys to the first-time subdivision residents.
A.
Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, Master Development Plan,
Plan for Parks and Open Space, Transportation Plan, Utility Plans
and the Official Map. All proposed development shall conform to the
Comprehensive Plan, Master Development Plan, Plan for Parks and Open
Space, Transportation Plan, Utility Plans and the Official Map of
the Town, in effect at the time of preliminary plat submission, as
they relate to utilities and transportation facilities. The classification
and location of all streets shall conform to the Official Map and
shall be considered in their relationship to existing and planned
streets, to topographic conditions, to natural features, to public
convenience and safety, and in their appropriate location to the proposed
uses of the land to be served.
B.
Relationship to existing and future development.
(1)
The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision
for the continuation of existing streets to adjoining areas.
(2)
Where adjoining areas are not subdivided or developed and the Comprehensive
Plan indicates development is desired, the arrangement of streets
in the proposed development shall provide for proper projection of
streets to the boundary of the proposed development.
(3)
All new developments shall provide for future street connections
to adjoining parcels, as appropriate.
D.
Streets.
[Amended 12-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-25]
(1)
All rural and urban cross-section streets shall meet the adopted
minimum design standards for Town roads required by the Town of Ledgeview.
Additionally, all urban cross-section streets shall be developed in
a manner consistent with Table 1.
(2)
Asphalt placement (lower layer) shall be placed the first year of
construction and final lift to be placed the following year unless
modified by the Town Board.
(3)
All new street surfaces shall consist of blacktop or concrete prior
to final acceptance of dedication to the Town.
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Table 1: Urban Cross-Section Street Standards
[Amended 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09] | ||||||||
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Parking Area
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Street Type
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Right-of-Way Width
(feet)
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Pavement Width (Curb Face to Curb Face)
(feet)
|
Driving Lane Width
|
Median Width
|
On-Street Parking
|
Sidewalks
|
Bike Lanes
| |
|
Arterials
|
70
|
36
(41) with Town Board approval
|
10-foot to 11-foot travel lane
|
No
|
Limited
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Collectors
|
60 to 70
|
31 to 36
(41) with Town Board approval
|
10-foot to 11-foot travel lane
|
No
|
Both sides
One side with bike lanes
|
Both sides
|
No
Yes
| |
|
Local Streets
| ||||||||
|
Parking on one side
|
60
|
22 to 31
|
10 to 11 feet
|
No
|
One
|
Both sides
|
No
| |
|
Parking on both sides
|
70
|
36
|
10-foot to 11-foot
|
No
|
Both sides
|
Both sides
|
No
| |
|
Alleys
|
30
|
20 to 24
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
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|
Culs-de-sac
|
60 to 70
|
31 to 36
|
10-foot to 11-foot travel lane and 1,000 maximum length
|
—
|
Both sides
|
—
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|
Bulb
|
120
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48-foot radius
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Business Park/NCD
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|
Arterial, two-lane
|
96
|
40
|
11 feet
|
14 feet TWLTL*
|
None
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Arterial, four-lane
|
96
|
66
|
11 feet
|
14 feet
|
None
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Light Industrial
|
60
|
28
|
12 feet
|
No
|
None
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Village Center-Type 1
|
78
|
38
|
11 feet
|
No
|
Both sides
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Village Center-Type 2
|
90
|
48
|
11 feet
|
No
|
Both sides
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
Corporate Campus
|
80
|
50
|
11 feet
|
Yes
|
None
|
Both sides
|
Yes
| |
|
NOTE:
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*TWLTL - Two-way left turning lane.
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E.
Temporary roadway termination. Where a street is terminated temporarily
at the edge of a development and the street is longer than 240 feet
or two lot widths, a temporary turnaround shall be provided by one
of the following methods:
(1)
If the subdivider owns the adjacent land, a temporary turnaround
can be provided through a restriction (temporary easement) on said
land. Such a turnaround shall be constructed to Town standards.
(2)
The subdivider may provide the required turnaround on one of the
last lots fronting on the temporary dead end street through the use
of a temporary easement running to the Town. Such a turnaround shall
be constructed to Town standards.
F.
Reserve strips. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access
to streets except where control of such strips is placed in the Town
under conditions approved by the Town.
G.
Half streets. Where an existing dedicated or platted half street
is adjacent to a parcel being subdivided, the other half of the street
shall be dedicated by the subdivider. In new plats or certified survey
maps, the creation of half streets is prohibited. Half streets may
not be utilized in calculating required frontage.
H.
Street jogs. Street jogs with center-line offsets of less than 200
feet shall not be allowed. Along collectors and arterials, offsets
of less than 600 feet shall not be allowed.
I.
Intersections.
(1)
Intersections shall be laid out so that the angle of the intersection
is as nearly as possible a right angle.
(2)
No street shall intersect another at less than a seventy-five-degree
angle.
(3)
Intersections along arterial streets shall be held to a minimum,
and whenever feasible, the minimum distance between intersections
shall be 1,500 feet.
J.
Restriction of access (protection of arterial streets and highways).
Whenever a proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to an existing
or officially mapped arterial street or highway, adequate protection
of residential property, limitation of access and the separation of
through and local traffic shall be provided by reversed frontage with
screen planting contained in a nonaccess reservation along the rear
property line.
K.
Sidewalks.
(1)
Sidewalks shall be constructed on all urban cross-section streets
that provide primary access to lots that are served by public sewer
and water service. Culs-de-sac of 10 or more lots shall construct
sidewalk. All sidewalk shall be constructed in accordance with the
widths listed in Table 2.
(2)
The Town may require eighteen-foot easements be placed between subdivisions
and between culs-de-sac within the same subdivision for the purposes
of constructing bicycle and pedestrian facilities to enable residents
to conveniently walk and bike throughout their neighborhood, wherever
practicable.
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Table 2: Minimum Sidewalk Widths
| |
|---|---|
|
Street Function
|
Minimum Sidewalk Width
(feet)
|
|
Arterial or collector
|
6
|
|
Local
|
5
|
|
Easements between subdivisions
|
10
|
|
Easements between culs-de-sac
|
10
|
(3)
Sidewalks shall be constructed for entire width of developed parcel
prior to occupancy permit being issued. All sidewalks on any developed
or undeveloped parcel shall be installed a minimum of five years following
the certification of the subdivision plat. Cost to install sidewalk
is the responsibility of the parcel owner.
[Amended 12-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-25; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-09]
(4)
Disabled accessibility. Sidewalks shall comply with the applicable
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(5)
Crosswalks. Intersections of sidewalks with streets shall be designed
with clearly defined edges. As appropriate, the Town may require well-lit
and clearly marked crosswalks with contrasting paving materials at
the edges or with striping.
(6)
Easements. Easements not less than 18 feet in width, with a sidewalk
not less than 10 feet, shall be provided near the center and entirely
across any block 900 feet or more in length or elsewhere deemed essential
by the Town to provide convenient pedestrian circulation or access
to parks, schools, shopping centers, churches, transportation facilities,
and other public destinations.
(7)
Terraces between the sidewalk and curb shall be of sufficient width
to provide for safe and comfortable pedestrian activities.
(8)
Exceptions. The Town will consider the construction of a sidewalk
on only one side of the street where the right-of-way has very severe
topographic or environmental constraints or where there is existing
development or mature landscaping. Sidewalks will be considered but
not required where the subdivision includes an alternative trail network.
L.
Land division abutting railroad, trail corridor, or limited-access
highway. Where a subdivision or certified survey map borders on or
contains a railroad right-of-way, off-street trail corridor, or limited-access
highway right-of-way, the Town Board may require a street approximately
parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable
for the appropriate use of the intervening land. Such distances shall
be determined with regard for the requirements of approach grades
and future grade separations.
M.
Street names.
(1)
A proposed street that is in alignment with or extends an existing
named street shall bear the name of the existing street. In no case
shall the proposed name of the street duplicate the name of an existing
street within Brown County.
(2)
The use of the suffix "street," "avenue," "boulevard," "drive," "place"
or "court" or similar description shall not be a distinction sufficient
to constitute compliance with this subsection.
(3)
The Town Board reserves the right to approve or disapprove of any
proposed new street names.
N.
Addresses. All new lots shall be numbered in accordance with the
uniform house or fire number system adopted by the Town Board. Street
numbers shall be assigned prior to approval or as a condition of approval
of the final plat by the Town Board.
O.
Cul-de-sac streets.
(1)
The use of cul-de-sac streets shall be limited to portions of developments,
which, due to unusual topographical, environmental, or other particular
conditions, may better be served by culs-de-sac than by continuous
streets.
(2)
All cul-de-sac streets shall terminate in a circular turnaround meeting
dimension standards in Table 1.
(3)
Culs-de-sac shall not exceed 1,000 feet in length and shall be measured
along the center line from the center of the turnaround to the edge
of the right-of-way of the intersecting street that provides external
access to the development.
P.
Grades. Pedestrianways shall have a maximum grade of 8%. Changes
in street grades shall provide such sight distances as the Town Engineer
determines are required. Street grades shall be established to avoid,
wherever possible, excessive grading, removal of ground cover and
trees and leveling of topography.
Q.
Pedestrianways and bikeways. In the design of the plat, the subdivider
shall make provisions for pedestrianways and bikeways for transport
and recreation as required by the Town. Where it is deemed necessary
by the Town, walks and paths away from streets in common areas shall
be lighted for safety and to permit visual surveillance.
R.
Blocks.
(1)
The lengths, widths, and shapes of blocks shall be compatible with
the Comprehensive Plan, zoning requirements, need for convenient pedestrian,
bike and vehicle access, control and safety of street traffic, bicyclists
and pedestrians, and the limitations and opportunities of topography.
Blocks in residential areas shall not be less than 200 feet wide between
street lines nor greater than 1,500 feet in length unless dictated
by exceptional topography or other limiting factors of good design.
(2)
Block layout shall promote the development of a well-connected street
network; however, they may vary in size and shape to allow for topographical
or environmental constraints.
(3)
Blocks shall be of sufficient width to provide for two tiers of lots
of appropriate depth, except where required to separate residential
development from through traffic.
(4)
Easements not less than 18 feet in width, with a sidewalk not less
than 10 feet in width, shall be established near the center and entirely
across any block 900 feet or more in length, or elsewhere deemed essential,
in the opinion of the Town, to provide convenient pedestrian and bicycle
circulation.
S.
Lots.
(1)
The size, shape and orientation of the lots shall be appropriate
for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development
and use contemplated.
(3)
Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided and a proportion
of two to one (depth to width) shall normally be considered as a desirable
maximum for lots. Flag lots shall be prohibited.
(4)
Side lot lines shall be right angles to straight lines or radial
to curved street lines on which the lots face whenever possible.
(5)
Corner lots shall have sufficient width to permit adequate building
setbacks from side streets to conform to the Zoning Code.
(6)
Every lot shall front or abut on a public street. For the purposes
of platting land, alleys, interstates/freeways, or half streets shall
not be considered public streets.
(7)
Lot lines shall not cross municipal boundary lines.
(8)
Double frontage lots shall be prohibited except where necessary to
provide separation of residential development from through traffic
or to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation.
(9)
Residential lots fronting or backing on arterial streets shall be
platted with extra depth.
(10)
Zero lot line structure lots shall not have less than 40 feet
of frontage measured along the right-of-way line. If such lot is located
on the outer radius of a curved street or cul-de-sac, the frontage
may be measured at the building front setback line, provided that
the right-of-way frontage is at least 25 feet.
(a)
Lots shall not have less than 6,000 square feet in area.
(b)
A note shall be placed on all certified survey maps and subdivision
plats creating zero-lot-line lots which states:
"When attached dwelling units are created, matters of mutual
concern to the adjacent property owners, due to construction, catastrophe,
and maintenance, shall be guarded against by private covenants and
deed restrictions to be filed at the Brown county Register of Deeds
Office and the approving authorities shall not be held responsible
for same."
[Amended 5-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
(c)
Easements shall be provided across zero lot lines where necessary
for water, sewer, and utility services.
(d)
A restrictive covenant shall be placed on all certified survey
maps and subdivision plats creating zero-lot-line lots which states:
"Building permits are limited to the development of zero-lot-line
structures on Lots _____ through _____ inclusive, unless two adjoining
lots are combined and used as a single lot for the construction of
a single-family dwelling unit. In this case, an odd number of lots
may not be left as a series of consecutive lots."
[Amended 5-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10]
(e)
There shall be a common wall. Wherever improvements abut on
the common boundary line between adjoining units, there shall be a
two-hour fire wall running from the lowest floor level, including
the basement if it is the common wall, to the underside of the roof
sheathing. Such basement wall, if any, shall be waterproof masonry.
(f)
When attached dwelling units are created, the plans, specifications,
and construction of such buildings shall require the installation
and construction of separate sewer, water, and other utility services
to each dwelling unit.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection S(10)(g), prohibiting further
division of lots containing 100 feet of frontage or less, which immediately
followed this subsection, was repealed 5-17-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-10.
T.
Building setback lines.
(2)
Where lots abut navigable waters as determined by the Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources, building setback lines for all buildings and
structures except piers, marinas, boathouses, and similar uses shall
not be less than 100 feet from the ordinary high-water line as measured
on a horizontal plane.
(3)
Where lots abut non-navigable waters as determined by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, building setback lines for all buildings
and structures except piers, boathouses, and similar uses shall not
be less than 25 feet from the ordinary high-water line as measured
on an horizontal plane.
(4)
The Brown County Sewer Service Area and Subdivision Ordinance environmentally
sensitive area setbacks shall be complied with.
U.
Treatment of railroad rights-of-way. Whenever the proposed subdivision
contains or is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, the subdivider
shall proceed as follows:
(1)
In residential districts, a buffer strip at least 30 feet in depth,
in addition to the normal lot depth required, shall be provided adjacent
to the right-of-way. This strip shall be a part of the platted lots,
but the following restriction shall be written on the plat:
"This strip reserved for the planting of trees or shrubs by
the owner. The building of structures hereon is prohibited and this
strip shall not be counted as any required yard. Maintenance of this
strip is a responsibility of the lot owner."
(2)
The Town may require a street approximately parallel to and on each
side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for the appropriate
use of the intervening land.
V.
Utility easements.
(1)
Underground requirements.
(a)
All new electric distribution lines, all new telephone lines
from which individual lots are served, community television cables
and services, fiber optic cables, and gas utility services shall be
underground.
(b)
Associated equipment and facilities, such as, but not limited
to, pad-mounted transformers, pad-mounted sectionalizing switches
and pedestal terminal boxes, may be located above the ground, provided
that they are located in an inconspicuous manner, screened from public
view and fit into the development plans for the subdivision.
(c)
The subdivider or his or her agent shall furnish proof to the
Town that such arrangements as may be required under the applicable
rates and rules filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
have been made with the owners of such lines or services for placing
their respective facilities underground as required by this section,
as a condition precedent to the approval of the final plat, development
plan or certified survey map.
(d)
Temporary overhead facilities may be installed to serve a construction
site or where necessary because of severe weather conditions. In the
latter case, within a reasonable time after weather conditions have
moderated (not to exceed one year) or upon completion of installation
of permanent underground facilities, such temporary facilities shall
be replaced by underground facilities and the temporary facilities
removed.
(e)
Sewer, water, and storm sewer laterals shall extend a minimum
of 15 feet with tracer wire past the property line to avoid disrupting
other existing utility lines at the time of connection.
(2)
Easement locations.
(a)
Perpetual, unobstructed easements centered on the front and
side lot lines of subdivisions and land divisions shall be provided
for utilities (private and municipal) where necessary. Such easements
shall be at least 12 feet wide and shall be designated as "Utility
Easements" on the plat or certified survey map. Proper coordination
shall be established between the subdivider and the applicable utility
companies for the establishment of utility easements along adjoining
properties.
(b)
Where topographical or other conditions are such to make impractical
the inclusion of utilities within the front or side lot line, where
necessary, perpetual, unobstructed easements at least 12 feet wide
shall be provided along each adjoining rear lot line and shall be
designated as "Utility Easements" on the plat or certified survey
map.
A.
Preapplication.
(1)
It is required that, prior to the filing of an application for the
approval of a preliminary plat or certified survey map, the subdivider
consult with the Town staff and all affected utilities for assistance
and advice regarding site suitability and general requirements. It
is also recommended that the subdivider consult with the Brown County
Zoning and Planning Committee to obtain planning assistance to avoid
potential environmental problems.
(2)
Conceptual plan. A conceptual plan of the proposed subdivision or
land division drawn on a topographic survey map shall be submitted
to the Town staff by the 15th of the month prior to the meeting where
it is to be reviewed as part of the preapplication prior to the submittal
of a preliminary plat for staff review and comment. There shall be
no fee for the Town's review of a conceptual plan. The conceptual
plan shall identify:
(a)
Property boundaries.
(b)
Proposed roads, lots, and any proposed dedications.
(c)
Slopes at or exceeding 12%.
(d)
General soil conditions.
(e)
Site characteristics, including wetlands, floodplains, erosion
hazard areas, drainageways, rock outcroppings, and vegetation.
(f)
All contiguous property owned or controlled by the subdivider.
(g)
Existing buildings and easements.
(h)
Current and proposed zoning.
(i)
Existing and proposed land use and zoning included within and
immediately adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
B.
Preliminary plat. A preliminary plat shall be prepared for all subdivisions
and shall be based upon a survey by a licensed land surveyor registered
in this state. The plat shall be submitted at a scale of not more
than 100 feet to one inch, shall conform to any standards and specifications
set forth in Ch. 236, Wis. Stats., shall utilize the Brown County
Coordinate Monumentation System and shall show correctly on its face
the following information:
(1)
Title of the proposed subdivision.
(2)
Location of the proposed subdivision by government lot, quarter-quarter
section, section, township, range, private claim, and county.
(3)
Date, graphic scale, and North arrow.
(4)
Name and address of the owner, subdivider, authorized agent, and
licensed land surveyor preparing the plat.
(5)
Entire area contiguous to the proposed plat owned or controlled by
the subdivider, even if only a portion of said area is proposed for
immediate development. The Town may waive this requirement where it
is unnecessary to fulfill the purposes and intent of this chapter
and undue hardship would result from strict application thereof.
(6)
Exact length and bearing of the exterior boundaries of the proposed
subdivision referenced to a corner established in the WISCRS Brown
County Coordinate System, and the total acreage encompassed.
(7)
Location and names of any adjacent subdivisions, parks and cemeteries,
and owners of record of abutting unplatted lands.
(8)
Location, right-of-way width, and names of any existing or proposed
streets, alleys, or other public ways, easements, railroad and utility
rights-of-way, and all section or quarter section lines within the
exterior boundaries of the plat or immediately adjacent thereto.
(9)
Location of existing property lines, structures, streams and watercourses,
lakes, wetlands, rock outcrops, wooded areas, slopes 12% or greater,
environmentally sensitive areas as defined by the Brown County Sewage
Plan and other similar significant features within the parcel being
subdivided.
(10)
Water elevations of adjoining lakes, ponds, streams, and flowages
at the date of the survey, and approximate high and low water elevations.
(11)
Contours within the exterior boundaries of the plat and extending
to the center line of adjacent public streets at vertical intervals
of not more than two feet.
(12)
Location and approximate dimensions of any sites to be dedicated
or reserved for parks, open space, public access, drainageways, schools,
or other public uses.
(13)
Approximate dimensions of all lots, and proposed lot and block
numbers.
(14)
Computed contiguous buildable area of each lot.
(15)
Existing and proposed land use and zoning included within and
immediately adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
(16)
Floodplains, wetlands, and any proposed lake and stream access.
(17)
Proposed preliminary locations for stormwater management facilities,
if any.
(18)
Location of existing subsurface tiles and proposals to reroute
or destroy. The Town and county should cooperate with the subdivider
in obtaining recorded locations of subsurface tile, but the subdivider's
engineer, planner or surveyor shall draw the location of the subsurface
tile on the preliminary plat or land use plan. All proposed rerouting
and removal shall be shown prior to plan approval by the Town.
(19)
Location and results of percolation tests within the exterior
boundaries of the plat conducted in accordance with Ch. Comm 83 of
the Wisconsin Administrative Code where the subdivision will not be
served by public sanitary sewer service.
(20)
Locations of areas of particular sensitivity to groundwater
contamination or depletion, if any. Where there are areas of sensitivity
to groundwater contamination or depletion, the Town of Ledgeview may
require a groundwater impact analysis be performed.
(21)
Where the Town finds that the proposed development should provide
for future street connections to nearby properties, the Town may require
an area development plan be created by the subdivider and approved
by the Town of Ledgeview.
(22)
Signature and seal of surveyor.
(23)
Where the Town finds that it requires additional information
relative to a particular problem presented by a proposed development
to review the preliminary plat, it shall have the authority to request
such information from the subdivider.
C.
Preliminary plat submittal procedure.
(1)
Subdivider submittals. Prior to submitting a final plat for approval,
the subdivider shall submit to the Town and to those agencies having
the authority to object to plats under Ch. 236, Wis. Stats., a preliminary
plat and a letter of application for Town approval. The preliminary
plat shall be prepared in accordance with this chapter, and the subdivider
shall submit 12 copies of the plat and all other fees, plans and specifications
required in this chapter to the Town Clerk by the 20th of the month
prior to the Zoning and Planning Committee meeting at which it is
to be considered. Any proposed restrictive covenants for the land
involved shall also be submitted. The Zoning and Planning Committee
may forward a copy of the preliminary plat to the Town Engineer and
Planning Consultant, if any, for review and written report of their
reaction to the proposed plat.
(2)
Town Board action.
(a)
Within 90 days of the date of submitting the preliminary plat, the Town Board shall take action to approve, approve conditionally, or reject the preliminary plat, unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider, based on its determination of conformance with the provisions of this chapter and the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan. One copy of the plat shall thereupon be returned to the subdivider with the date and action endorsed thereon, and if approved conditionally or rejected, a letter setting forth the conditions of approval or the reasons for rejection shall accompany the plat and shall be submitted to the subdivider. If approved, a condition of approval shall be that the subdivider enters into a developer's agreement as identified in § 96-11E of this chapter.
(b)
Failure of the Town Board to act within 90 days of the date
of submittal, or agreed extension thereof, constitutes an approval
of the preliminary plat.
(3)
Approval or conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not
constitute automatic approval of the final plat, except that if the
final plat is submitted within 36 months of the preliminary plat approval
and conforms substantially to the preliminary plat as approved, including
any conditions of that approval, and to any local plans and ordinances
adopted as authorized by law, as indicated in § 236.11(1)(b),
Wis. Stats., the final plat is entitled to approval. The Zoning Administrator,
Town Engineer or Town Attorney shall examine the final plat and provide
a conclusion as to whether the final plat conforms substantially to
the preliminary plat with a recommendation on approval of the final
plat. The conclusions and recommendations shall be made a part of
the record of the proceedings where the final plat is being considered.
D.
Addressing. In order to ensure timely emergency response, addresses
shall be determined as a condition of approval of a final subdivision
plat. Minor subdivisions that create new streets shall also have addresses
assigned whenever possible. The subdivider shall contact the zoning
administrator responsible for assigning addresses in the Town to determine
the addresses for each proposed lot.
E.
Developer's agreement. As a condition of approval of a preliminary
and/or final plat, the subdivider shall enter into a developer's agreement
with the Town providing for, and including, but not limited to, the
subdivider's responsibility and liability for road construction, utility
construction, landscaping, erosion control, surface and stormwater
facilities at grade, flood control, pollution or contamination of
the environment, street appurtenances such as signage, fire protection,
and easements. This agreement shall provide for time limits and security
for performance and penalties for noncompliance. As a condition of
approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall agree that
as a condition of final plat approval, the developer shall enter into
a developer's agreement with the Town of Ledgeview. The agreement
will not create or invoke special treatment for the subdivider, nor
imply or create promises of approval.
F.
Final plat. A final plat prepared by a licensed land surveyor registered
in this state is required for all subdivisions. It shall comply in
all respects with this chapter and the standards and specifications
of § 236.20, Wis. Stats., and that section is hereby adopted
by reference. Where the Town finds that it requires additional information
or plat data relative to a particular problem presented by a proposed
development to review the final plat, it shall have the authority
to request such information from the subdivider.
G.
Final plat submittal procedure.
(1)
The subdivider shall prepare a final plat, in accordance with this chapter and applicable state statutes and administrative codes, for transmittal to the Town and appropriate state and county agencies, within six months of preliminary plat approval, unless the Town Board waives this requirement in writing. The final plat shall be accompanied by the developer's agreement as required by § 96-11E of this chapter. No construction related to the subdivision shall be commenced until the developer's agreement is signed and the Town has approved the final plat.
(a)
If the final plat is not submitted within six months of the
Town of Ledgeview approval of the preliminary plat, the Town may refuse
to approve the final plat or may require resubmission as a preliminary
plat.
(b)
The final plat may constitute only that portion of the approved
preliminary plat, which the subdivider proposes to record at that
time.
(2)
Town Board action.
(a)
Twelve copies of the final plat, along with any required fees,
plans, and specifications as required by the Town, shall be presented
to the Town Clerk by the 20th of the month prior to the Zoning and
Planning Committee meeting at which it is to be considered and shall
be accepted or rejected by the Zoning and Planning Committee and the
Town Board within 60 days of its submission, unless the time is extended
by an agreement with the subdivider. If the plat is rejected, the
reasons shall be submitted in written form to the agencies having
objecting authority and the subdivider.
(b)
Failure of the Town Board to act within 60 days of submittal
of the final plat to the Town Clerk, the time having not been extended
and no unsatisfied objections having been filed, the plat shall be
deemed approved, and upon demand, a certificate to that effect shall
be made on the face of the plat by the authority which has failed
to act.
(3)
Approved final plats shall be recorded with the Brown County Register
of Deeds in accordance with requirements of § 236.25, Wis.
Stats., before lots may be sold. Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the roadway shall have one layer of asphalt down and the
gas and electric utilities installed and energized or capable of being
energized within seven calendar days of the issuance of the building
permit.
H.
Certified survey map.
(1)
A certified survey map prepared by a licensed land surveyor registered
in Wisconsin is required for all land divisions that do not meet the
definition of a subdivision less than 40 acres in size, including
the sale or exchange of land between owners of adjoining property
when new parcels are not created.
(2)
The certified survey map shall comply in all respects with this chapter
and the standards and specifications of §§ 236.20(3)(a),
(b), (d), (e); 236.20(4)(a), (b), (c); 236.21(1); and 236.34, Wis.
Stats., and those sections are hereby adopted by reference.
I.
Certified survey map submittal procedures.
(1)
The final certified survey map, with 12 copies, along with any required
fees, plans, and specifications as required by the Town, shall be
submitted by the subdivider or his/her agent to the Town Clerk by
the 20th of the month prior to the Zoning and Planning Committee meeting
at which it is to be considered. It shall include on its face, in
addition to the information required by § 236.34, Wis. Stats.,
the following:
(a)
Name of the owner.
(b)
Date of survey.
(c)
Graphic scale and North arrow.
(d)
All existing buildings, and other developed features on the
parcel.
(e)
Locations, widths of rights-of-way and easements, and names
of adjoining streets, highways, railroads, utilities, parks, cemeteries,
subdivisions.
(f)
Any applicable use or access restrictions and covenants.
(g)
All floodplains, wetlands, navigable ponds, streams, lakes,
flowages, wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas or erosion hazard
boundaries.
(h)
Distances and bearings referenced to a line and a corner of
the Brown County Coordinate System.
(i)
Owner's and mortgagee's certification of dedication of streets
and other public areas prepared in accordance with §§ 236.21(2)
and 236.34(1)(e), Wis. Stats.
(j)
Where the Town finds that it requires additional information
relative to a particular problem presented by a proposed development
to review the certified survey map, it shall have the authority to
request such information from the subdivider.
(2)
The subdivider/owner shall indicate to the Town the current and proposed
zoning of the proposed new lots.
(3)
The Town Board shall, within 90 calendar days from the date of filing
of the map (unless the time is extended by agreement with the subdivider),
approve, approve conditionally, or reject the certified survey map
based on a determination of conformance with the provisions of this
chapter, the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan, and any other applicable
local, county or state codes and statutes. If the map is rejected,
the reasons shall be stated in written form and submitted to the subdivider
or his agent. If the map is approved, the Town shall so certify on
the face of the original map and return the map to the subdivider
or his agent.
A.
Purpose and intent. The purposes of this section are to encourage and promote flexibility, ingenuity, and efficiency in the land development process, to allow maximum utilization of land, and to provide for variety and compatibility among housing types, nonresidential uses and the natural environment. Projects proposed under this section are to be planned and designed as a unit, be compatible with the local environment and neighboring properties and uses, and shall not conflict with other laws or the overall public interest. Developments included under this section include, but are not limited to, conservation by design developments, condominium developments, and traditional neighborhood design or mixed-use developments. A planned development district shall be considered a subdivision of land, and the submittal, conceptual plan requirements, and approval shall follow the process identified in § 96-11 of this chapter. Objectives include:
(1)
To encourage subdividers to use creative and imaginative approaches
in the design and overall land development process;
(2)
To promote a land development process that enhances energy efficiency
and is sensitive to the demands and economics of the local real estate
market;
(3)
To encourage the integration of compatible residential and nonresidential
uses rather than their segregation;
(4)
To encourage the provision of recreational facilities, open space,
and buffer yards in conjunction with residential and nonresidential
development;
(5)
To provide an enjoyable living environment by preserving existing
topography, stands of trees, surface waters, floodplains, wetlands,
and similar natural assets and landforms;
(6)
To encourage a variety of living environments and a pleasing blend
of housing types;
(7)
To encourage a uniqueness in architectural design;
(8)
To promote greater efficiency in providing public and utility services;
and
(9)
Development shall be planned, reviewed, and carried out in conformance
with all municipal, state, and other laws and regulations. However,
in interpreting and applying the provisions of this section, it shall
take precedence and be controlling when there is conflict between
it and any other sections of this chapter.
B.
Submittal requirements. Planned development districts shall be considered subdivisions of land and submittal and conceptual plan requirements shall follow the same approval procedures as required for conventional subdivisions (§ 96-11), and the following information shall be provided:
(1)
A written statement of intent containing the major planning assumptions
and objectives of the proposed development and its concept and the
benefits that will accrue from it to the community at large, as well
as to its residents;
(2)
All contemplated land uses within the tract on the sketch or preliminary
plan;
(3)
Gross densities of each use;
(4)
Proposed location of all principal and anticipated accessory structures
and associated parking areas;
(5)
Proposed circulation systems (pedestrian, bicycle, auto) by type,
and how systems correlate with existing networks outside of site;
(6)
Identification of ownership, maintenance, and liability responsibilities
for open space areas; and
(7)
Any other plans and supporting information deemed necessary by the
Town.
C.
Design.
(1)
The subdivider, in the design of a conservation by design, condominium,
or other planned development district, shall give consideration to
the reservation of suitable sites of adequate area for future school,
park/playground, and other public uses. If such areas are designated
on the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan or Official Map prepared
under § 62.23, Wis. Stats., they shall be made part of the
development.
(2)
Environmentally sensitive areas, or land with unsafe or hazardous
conditions such as open quarries, unconsolidated fill, floodways,
or steep slopes, shall not be developed unless the development provides
for adequate safeguards which are approved by the Town.
(3)
The site shall be planned to provide for adequate landscaping, pedestrian
movement between dwelling units, common open space, and parking areas.
Prior to approval of the final plat or development plan, a written
agreement must be executed between the subdivider and the Town which
sets forth exactly what improvements are going to be installed. In
addition, the financial guarantees as set forth in § 1.09(1)[1] of this chapter shall apply hereunder. Proposed cluster,
condominium, or other planned development districts shall be developed
as a unit.
A.
Where the Zoning and Planning Committee and staff finds that extraordinary
hardships or particular difficulties may result from strict compliance
with these regulations, it may recommend to the Board of Appeals to
the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public
interest secured, provided that such variation or exception shall
not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter.
The Zoning and Planning Committee and staff shall not recommend variances
to the regulations of this chapter to the Board unless it makes findings
based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case based
upon the following conditions:
(1)
The granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public
safety, health, or welfare or injurious to other property or improvements
in the neighborhood in which the property is located.
(2)
The conditions upon which the request for a variation is based are
unique to the property for which the variation is sought and are not
applicable, generally, to other property.
(3)
Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the specific property involved, a particular hardship
to the owner would result, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience,
if the strict letter of the regulations were carried out.
(4)
The variance will not in any manner vary the provisions of the other
Town ordinances or the Official Map.
B.
The Board shall not approve variances to the regulations of this chapter unless it makes findings based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case based upon conditions identified in § 96-13A.
C.
Any modification or variance granted shall be entered in the minutes
of the Board, setting forth the reasons which, in the opinion of Board,
justify the variance.
D.
In approving variances, the Board may require such conditions as
will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the
standards or requirements of these regulations.
E.
A petition for any such variance shall be submitted in writing to
the Town Zoning Administrator, by the subdivider, at the time when
the preliminary plat or certified survey map is filed for consideration
of the Town Zoning and Planning Committee. The petition shall state
fully the grounds for the application and the facts relied upon by
the petitioner.
A.
The Town of Ledgeview Zoning Administrator, or designee, shall have
primary responsibility for enforcing the chapter. No building permit
shall be issued for construction on any lot until the final plat for
the subdivision has been duly recorded or a certified survey map is
recorded and all conditions of approval are met.
B.
Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit the amount stated in the Town
of Ledgeview Fee Schedule and the costs of prosecution for each violation
and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs shall be imprisoned
in the county jail until payment thereof, but not exceeding 30 days.
Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate
offense. In addition, the remedies provided by §§ 236.30,
236.31, 236.32, and 236.335, Wis. Stats., shall be available to the
Town.
C.
When a subdivision is created in violation of this chapter, the Town
may order an assessor's plat to be made under § 70.27, Wis.
Stats., at the expense of the subdivider or his/her agent.
