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Zoning Code | Document

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The Town of Mukwonago's current zoning is posted on the Town's website as Chapter 82. To view, click here. On that page, scroll down to get to Chapter 82.

The Town establishd an ad hoc committee in June 2015 that is to prepare a new zoning code for consideration by the Town Plan Commission and Town Board. The committee is continuing to work on the new zoning code, which will include the articles generally described below. When it is ready for public review, it will be posted on this page.
 
Article 1. General Provisions
This article includes the legal framework for the zoning code, including the authority for the regulations and a listing of the purposes the code is intended to achieve. In addition, the article addresses matters related to liability and how the zoning code relates to public entities and other regulations.
 
Article 2. Interpretation and Construction
This article describes rules for determining the location of zoning district boundaries, and how various words are used, among other related matters.
 
Article 3. Definitions
This article includes more than 350 definitions used throughout the code and description of the various land uses recognized in the zoning code.
 
Article 4. Administrative Bodies
This article explains who is responsible for administering various parts of the code. Those involved include the Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the zoning administrator.
 
Article 5. General Procedural Requirements
This article addresses (1) matters that generally apply to various review procedures described in Article 7, (2) notice requirements, (3) public hearings, and (4) financial guarantees.
 
Article 6. Specific Procedural Requirements
This article describes each of the procedures used in the administration of the zoning code. Steps in the review procedures are described along with any decision criteria. Common procedures include text and zoning map amendments, conditional use permits, temporary use permits, variances, zoning permits, occupancy permits, sign permits, and site plan review and approval. Application forms are posted on the Procedures page of this site.
 
Article 7. Land Use
This article addresses a variety of related topics, including (1) the zoning map and zoning districts, (2) allowable land uses, (3) dimensional standards, (4) general design requirements, (5) site design and architectural standards, and standards for principal, accessory, and temporary land uses.
 
Article 8. Nonconformities
When regulations are adopted or amended, it is possible that existing development becomes nonconforming. This article describes how nonconforming situations are handled.
 
Article 9. Enforcement
This article describes how the zoning code is to be enforced along with penalties.