The following regulations shall apply to all artificial lakes
hereinafter constructed or developed within the Town of Pittsfield.
Artificial lakes shall be allowed as conditional uses in the
R-1, R-1S, R-2, R-3 and A-1 Zones. It shall also be allowed as a conditional
use in the AG-FP District if public and incidental to the farm operation
or if used as a farm pond for agricultural activity.
The site plan shall show the following:
A.
A map drawn at a minimum scale of one inch to 200 feet showing the
proposed lake size and the adjoining property within 500 feet of the
site.
B.
Layout of proposed residential lots and other buildings, if applicable.
C.
The type of sanitary facilities to be installed if residential development
is to take place.
D.
Source of water supply for residential dwellings and water level
maintenance in the lake.
E.
Surface drainage sources and topography.
F.
Proposed roadways.
A.
Artificial lakes constructed adjacent to a navigable body of water
shall comply with the regulations set forth by the Wisconsin Statutes
and the Department of Natural Resources.
B.
If constructed as a fish or wildlife facility, it shall comply with
the requirements and recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service and the Department of Natural Resources.
C.
The groundwater table in the surrounding area and adjacent to the
lake shall be protected.
D.
State permits shall be required if high capacity wells are drilled
on the site.
F.
The perimeter of the lake shall be landscaped and seeded within six
months after completion of the excavation.
G.
A performance bond shall be filed with the Town Board prior to the
construction. Amount of bond per acre shall be specified by the Town
Board of Pittsfield.