In the construction of this chapter, the definitions contained
in this section shall be observed and applied except when the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
A public or private right-of-way which provides secondary
access to abutting properties.
A street used, or intended to be used, primarily for fast
or heavy through traffic. Arterial streets shall include freeways
and expressways, as well as standard arterial streets, highways and
parkways.
An assessor's plat may be ordered by the Town Board at the
expense of the subdivider when a subdivision, as defined herein, is
created by successive division as provided in § 236.31(2),
Wis. Stats.
A group of lots existing within well-defined and fixed boundaries,
usually being an area surrounded by streets or other physical barriers,
and having an assigned number, letter or other name through which
it may be identified.
A structure having a roof supported by columns or wall. When
separated by division walls from the ground up and without openings,
each portion of each building shall be deemed a separate building.
A land division instrument used for the creation of a maximum
of four lots less than five acres in size, per owner, out of any tax
parcel existing at the time of adoption of this amendment on February
14, 2005, within a five-year period, or a CSM may also be used for
an unlimited number of lots over five acres in size, provided that
no more than four may be shown on any one CSM. The use of a CSM to
combine existing parcels, however, shall not count against the four-lot
maximum. A CSM may be used to change the boundaries of lots or outlots
within a recorded plat or CSM if the redivision does not result in
a subdivision or violate the Town's Subdivision Ordinance. A CSM may
not alter areas previously dedicated to the public or restrictions
placed on the platted land by covenant, by grant of an easement or
by any other manner. The number of lots being created includes the
remnant of the parent parcel.
The existing zoning of a parcel of land, divided by a CSM, does
not amend the zoning of the parcel, when a required dedication of
a portion of the land, to a governmental entity for a public purpose,
as a condition for Town or county approval of the land division by
CSM, reduces a legally zoned preexisting parcel to less than five
acres.
[Added 3-8-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-05]
A CSM may not be used to create a road and then create four
lots on both sides of the road where the lots are less than five acres
in size within a five-year period. Existing parcels abutting either
side of a road existing at the time of adoption of this chapter are
not affected by this restriction.
A street used, or intended to be used, to carry traffic from
minor streets to the major system or arterial streets, including principal
entrance streets to residential developments.
A singular sanitary system and/or well that is capable of
treating or providing water to multiple housing units and is located
in a central location to strategically serve a number of residents,
the costs of which are split through agreement or homeowners' association.
Any combination of land area within a subdivision that may
consist of floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, woodlands, tree lines,
open fields or meadows, watershed divides and drainageways, fences
or stone walls and rock outcrops.
Reference to "County" shall mean Winnebago County and shall
include any agency, department or committee thereof.
The County Planning and Zoning Committee, as authorized by
§ 59.69, Wis. Stats., or any other committee created by
the County Board and authorized to plan land use.
The County Private Sewage System Ordinance, which is included
as Chapter 16 of the Winnebago County Code.
The Winnebago County Town/County Zoning Ordinance, which
is included as Chapter 23 of the Winnebago County Code.[1]
A minor street with only one outlet and having a turnaround
for the safe and convenient reversal of traffic movement.
An interior lot having road frontage on the front and on
the rear of the lot.
The unincorporated area within 1 1/2 miles of a fourth-class
city or village and within three miles of all other cities, over which
cities and villages may exercise plat approval, provided they have
enacted an official map ordinance or subdivision control ordinance
in accordance with § 236.10, Wis. Stats.
The map of a subdivision and any accompanying material as described in § 361-30 of this chapter.
Land that has been or may be hereafter covered by floodwater
during the regional flood. The floodplain includes the floodway and
the flood fringe.
The length of the front property line of the lot, lots or
tract of land abutting the right-of-way of a public street road or
highway.
A minor street auxiliary to and located on the side of an
arterial street for control of access and for service to the abutting
development.
The slope of a road, street or other public way, specified
in percent.
Any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage ditch, water main,
roadway, park, parkway, public access, sidewalk, pedestrian way, planting
strip, off-street parking area or other facility for which the County
or Town may ultimately assume the responsibility for maintenance and
operation.
The act of creating a new lot, tract or parcel. A land division
may be done by one of the following instruments; CSM, subdivision
plat or condominium.
For the purpose of determining the type of land division required,
the term "owner" includes the deed owner of record, his/her spouse
and children or, if in a business or corporation, any of the owners,
partners or their spouses or children. As an example, if John Jones
is the owner of a parcel, he could divide the parcel by CSM, but his
wife and children could not be deeded part and then split the "new"
parcels in their name if the total number of parcels being created
exceed the maximum allowable by CSM.
The "Town of Vinland Land Use Plan" for the development of
the Town of Vinland, adopted in October 1998, and including any amendment
to such plan.[2]
Designated parcel tract or area of land established by plat,
subdivision or as otherwise permitted by law to be used, developed
or built upon as a unit, and containing the minimum frontage, width
and area sufficient to meet building, parking, setback, conservation
areas, sanitary or other requirements.
The total square footage lying within the peripheral boundaries
of a parcel of land. In any zoning jurisdiction, the area of a lot
specifically excludes:
A lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection,
provided that the corner of such intersection shall have an angle
of 135° or less measured on the lot side.
The peripheral boundaries of a parcel of land.
A legal lot of record shall mean a lot legally created and
recorded in the Winnebago County Register of Deeds office prior to
or according to the Winnebago County Subdivision Ordinance of May
1, 1969, meeting applicable state and county zoning and subdivision
laws and ordinances.
A unit of land existing under a single ownership which complies
with the applicable basic district standards for the zoning district
in which such lot is situated or meets the definition of a "lot of
record" of this chapter, which is provided with the minimum frontage
upon a public road, and which complies with all applicable subdivision
and zoning laws and ordinances.
A lot which has a pair of opposite lot lines among two parallel
streets and which is not a corner lot. On a through lot, both street
lines shall be deemed front lot lines.
The mean horizontal distance between the side lot lines of
a lot measured at right angles to the depth. On irregularly (nonperpendicular)
shaped lots, the width shall be the average width of the lot computed
according to Table 1 of this chapter.[3] Lot width shall be measured at the street setback line
applicable to the zoning district the parcel is located within. In
the shoreland jurisdiction, the lot width shall also be measured at
the shore yard setback line applicable to the zoning district the
parcel is located within. At least 50% of the lot shall be greater
than or equal to the required lot width.
Condominium development in which land is allocated into parcels
or building sites, whether the individual portions of land are defined
as "units" or "limited common elements," are subject to review and
approval of this chapter if five or more parcels or building sites
of five acres or smaller in size are created within any five-year
period from a lot parcel or tract which existed on the effective date
of this chapter.
Arterial and collector roads primarily intended for through
traffic with a secondary function for direct access.
A street used or intended to be used primarily for access
to abutting properties.
This chapter refers to two different types of obstructions:
ARTIFICIAL OBSTRUCTIONAny obstruction other than a natural obstruction that is capable of reducing the carrying capacity of a stream or drainageway or may accumulate debris and thereby reduce the carrying capacity of a stream, such as fences, dams, planted trees and shrubs, and any other obstructions instituted as a result of human activity.
NATURAL OBSTRUCTIONIncludes any rock, tree, gravel or analogous natural matter that is an obstruction and has been located within the stream or drainageway by a nonhuman cause.
Refers to any future Official Map adopted by the Town of
Vinland, consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which
includes and sets forth the identification, location, alignment, dimensions
and classification of existing and proposed public streets, highways,
drainageways, parkways, and park and recreation sites.
A remnant parcel of land not to be used for building purposes
so designated on the plat.
Lot created by a division of land. A parcel(s) that is owned,
controlled or managed as a single entity shall be treated as a single
tract, unless separated by a public road and navigable and non-navigable
waters. A parcel is created as of the date the deed, land contract,
lease, etc., is recorded with the Register of Deeds Office.
Refers to the Town of Vinland Plan Commission formed by Resolution
7-14-03-01.
A map showing the salient features of a proposed subdivision submitted to the Town of Vinland for purposes of preliminary consideration as described in § 361-22 of this chapter.
Any public road, street highway, walkway, drainageway or
part thereof.
The area within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high-water mark
of a navigable lake, pond or flowage; or within 300 feet of the ordinary
high-water mark of a river or stream; or to the landward side of a
floodplain, whichever distance is greater.
The right-of-way of any private road, highway, lane, street,
access easement, easement, etc., where the defined street or easement
provides access to more than one parcel or principal structure.
The right-of-way of any street, road, highway, lane, etc.,
dedicated to the public, which generally provides access to abutting
properties.
In the Town of Vinland means a land division instrument used
for or the act of land division where 10 or more lots are being created
in Zone 1, or where 20 or more lots are being created in Zone 2, and
all lots are less then five acres in size, for the purpose of sale
or development within a five-year period.
The Town of Vinland.
The Town of Vinland Town Clerk,
The Town of Vinland Zoning Administrator.
A contiguous area of land which exists or has existed in
single ownership.
