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Rural Accessory Building Determination
Description: The Town's zoning code was designed to ensure that old accessory buildings, such as barns, corncribs, and graneries, can be retained even though the property has more accessory buildings than what is allowed in the zoning district. For more details see s. 36-511 of the zoning code.

If a building is so designated, it is not counted towards the allowable number of accessory buildings permitted on a lot or towards the allowable building square footage permitted on a lot.

By definition, a rural accessory building is an existing building that is (1) set apart from other buildings as being distinct, due to its construction technique, construction materials, age, local historic significance, or design as determined by the Town Board; and (2) is characteristic of past agricultural practices or rural life, whether presently utilized or not for agricultural practice, as determined by the town board; and (3) which is sufficiently structurally sound to meet minimum safety requirements for the proposed use, as determined by the Town Building Inspector, provided that such determination shall not relieve the property owner of any responsibility or liability as to the building and shall not form a basis of liability against the Building Inspector or the Town.

Decision maker(s):  Plan Commission makes a recommendation and the Town Board makes the final decision



























 
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Ben Greenberg, Zoning Administrator
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About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Town Board is the governing body of the Town of Mukwonago and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The board also reviews certain types of development projects. The board consists of 5 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Town Board to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the Town Board or have the authority to make the final decision. Three members also serve on the Town Board; the remaining members are town residents.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Town Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Town regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.