[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Ledgeview 1-22-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-001. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
The Town Board finds that the Town, possessing
both urban and rural characteristics, contains areas that differ greatly
in the degree to which firearm discharge and other weapons use is
appropriate from a standpoint of public safety, peace and good order.
This section is hereby established to protect the public health, safety
and welfare by establishing regulations for the carrying and discharge
of certain weapons.
A.
No person shall discharge any firearm or other regulated
weapon in the Town of Ledgeview unless for the purpose of security,
defense, hunting or recreation or other lawful purpose.
B.
Lawful discharge of weapons for hunting or recreation shall occur only on those lands designated for such use under the Hunting Overlay Map, established under § 129-3 below, or upon the grounds of a recreational sport shooting facility.
C.
No child under the age of 18 shall bear any firearm
or other weapon in the Town of Ledgeview except under the circumstances
set forth under § 948.60(3), Wis. Stats. Any parent or guardian
of a child under the age of 18 who knowingly or by negligent supervision
permits a violation of this subsection by their child or ward is also
in violation of this section.
D.
Section 167.31, Wis. Stats., and any future amendments
thereto is hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
If there are any conflicts between the definitions set forth in this
chapter and § 167.31(1), Wis. Stats., the definitions provided
in § 167.31(1), Wis. Stats., shall control with regard to
interpreting this subsection.
Hunting overlay districts are hereby established as follows and areas of the Town subject to such districts shall be shown on a Hunting Overlay Map hereby adopted and kept on file with the Town Clerk and Zoning Administrator. The districts established by this chapter are in addition to any other state or local laws governing hunting and shall not be construed to supersede private property rights to exclude or prohibit any activities on private land. Amendments to district regulations or to the Hunting Overlay Map shall be made according to the same procedures as a change of zoning under Chapter 135 of this Code. All new subdivisions shall be added to District Three under Subsection C.
A.
District One — (D1). Discharging firearms, bows,
or any other lawful weapon or device shall be allowed.
B.
District Two — (D2). Discharge of firearms is
prohibited, however, a bow and arrow or other weapon launching a projectile
at a maximum muzzle velocity capable of 400 feet per second may be
discharged.
C.
District Three - (D3). No discharge of any weapon that launches a
projectile of any kind shall be allowed, except that an arrow or bolt
from a bow or crossbow may be discharged subject to the following
conditions:
[Amended 6-17-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-010]
(1)
The discharge is solely for the purpose of hunting in accordance
with all state laws and regulations.
(2)
Neither the discharge or flight of the projectile occurs within 100
yards of any building located on the property of another unless the
property owner has granted permission to discharge a bow or crossbow
within 100 yards of the building.
(3)
The discharge occurs from a tree stand, hilltop or other raised position,
with the arrow or bolt directed in a downward trajectory such that
the arrow or bolt will fly directly into the ground if it misses its
target.
D.
District Four — (D4). The regulations of the
D2 district apply, however, shotguns may also be discharged for the
purpose of hunting migratory birds and waterfowl.
E.
District Five — (D5). Consistent with Town of Ledgeview Municipal Code Chapter 71, Park and Recreation Facilities, Activities, Programs and Personnel Regulations, § 71-2, Prohibited conduct, no person shall use a firearm, bow or arrow, slingshot, trap, gun, or other device used to propel a missile or projectile.
[Added 11-7-2022 by Ord.
2022-32]
F.
District Six — (D6). Town of Ledgeview owned property. The
discharge of firearms is prohibited. Use of a bow and arrow or bolt
from a bow or crossbow is allowed with a permit from the Town.
[Added 11-7-2022 by Ord.
2022-32]
G.
District Seven — (D7). Brown County owned and operated property.
See Brown County Parks Department for the restrictions associated
with the discharge of firearms/weapons at this location.
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2022-32]
H.
District Eight — (D8). De Pere Unified School District owned
and operated property. Restricted area. No "weapons" are allowed as
defined by the De Pere Unified School District policy manual.
[Added 11-7-2022 by Ord.
2022-32]
[Added 10-3-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-012[1]]
A.
The prohibitions set forth in § 175.60(16), Wis. Stats.,
are hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
C.
The prohibitions set forth in Subsection B shall not be effective until signs meeting the requirements of § 943.13(2)(bm)1, Wis. Stats., are posted prominently at all entrances of such buildings providing notice of said restrictions. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to erect such signage.
D.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to prohibit a
peace officer or armed forces or military personnel armed in the line
of duty or any person duly authorized by the Town Board to possess
a firearm or weapon in any public building. Notwithstanding § 939.22(22),
Wis. Stats., for purposes of this subsection, "peace officer" does
not include a commission warden who is not a state-certified commission
warden.
E.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the carrying
of any firearm or dangerous weapon contrary to §§ 941.23
or 941.235, Wis. Stats.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A permanent structure used for human occupancy and includes
a manufactured home as defined in § 101.91(2), Wis. Stats.
[Added 6-17-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-010]
A rifle or handgun of any caliber, a shotgun of any gauge,
muzzle loader or any other weapon which expels a projectile by the
explosive force of ignited gunpowder, compressed air or compressed
gas of a type or speed that may cause substantial bodily harm or worse.
Law enforcement officer shall have the meaning set forth
in § 165.85(2)(c), Wis. Stats.
[Added 10-3-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-012]
Any device by which a projectile may be launched of a type
or at a speed that is likely to cause substantial bodily harm or worse,
including but not limited to a bow, crossbow or slingshot or any other
object that meets the definition of "dangerous weapon" under § 939.22(10),
Wis. Stats.
[Amended 10-3-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-012]
Any facility where firearms or other weapons are discharged pursuant to a valid conditional use permit issued under Chapter 135, Zoning.
Any bodily injury that causes a laceration that requires
stitches, staples, or a tissue adhesive; any fracture of a bone; a
broken nose; a burn; a temporary loss of consciousness, sight or hearing;
a concussion; or a loss or fracture of a tooth.
Any person who violates any provision of this
chapter is subject to a forfeiture in the amount no less than $200
and not to exceed $1,000 for each offense.
