BROWN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER AND SECTION OUTLINE

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1 BROWN COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER AND SECTION OUTLINE Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.01 Brown County Code 1.02 Definitions 1.03 Repeal of Ordinances 1.04 Ordinances Repealed not Reenacted 1.05 Jurisdiction 1.06 Responsibility for Acts 1.07 Penalties 1.08 Separability of Provisions 1.09 Effective Date 1.10 Copies on File 1.11 Code of Ethics Chapter 2 COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2.01 Supervisory Districts 2.02 Meetings 2.03 Organization, Policy and Authority of the Brown County Board of Supervisors 2.04 Officers, Selection and Authority 2.05 Committees of the County Board 2.06 Administration Committee 2.07 Planning, Development and Transportation Committee 2.08 Public Safety Committee 2.10 Human Services Committee 2.11 Education and Recreation Committee 2.12 Executive Committee 2.13 Meetings, Agendas 2.14 Parliamentary Procedures 2.15 Publication of County Board Proceedings 2.16 Appointment Terms for Committees, Commissions and Boards Chapter 3 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 3.01 Public Works Projects 3.02 Corporation Counsel 3.03 Emergency Medical Services Council 3.06 Purchase and Sale of Tax Delinquent Property Interest Rate and Penalty of Overdue or Delinquent Real Estate Taxes & Special Assessments i

2 3.07 Harbor Commission 3.08 Brown County Planning Commission Land Information Council 3.09 Library Board 3.10 Housing Authority 3.11 Out of County Travel Expense Reimbursement 3.12 Grant Application Approval 3.13 Investment of County Funds by County Treasurer 3.14 Budget Transfers 3.15 Retention and Destruction of County Records 3.16 Disposal of Abandoned Property 3.17 County Payment of Attorney Fees and Related Expenses 3.18 Access to Public Records 3.20 Countywide Procedure for Capitalization of Outlay Items 3.21 Brown County Museum Governing Board 3.22 County Retention of Over-Payments 3.23 Internal and External Audit Findings 3.24 Accounting Policies for Asset Seizures and Forfeitures 3.25 Identification Markings on County-Owned Vehicles and Equipment Required 3.26 Claims for Damages by Dogs to Certain Domestic Animals 3.27 Register of Deeds Documentation Reception Time Cut-Off 3.28 Freedom From Harassment Policy 3.29 Establishing Parcel Identification Number Implementation and Requirements 3.30 Ban on Digital, Photographic or Electronic Imaging in County Office or Property 3.31 Child Support Agency Fees 3.32 Fund Balance Policy 3.33 Firearms Restricted in Specified County Buildings 3.34 Jail Inmate Fees 3.35 Purchasing Ordinance Chapter 4 PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS Objectives and Scope 4.01 Authority 4.02 Purpose 4.03 Scope 4.04 At Will Employment 4.05 Conflict of Laws 4.06 Amendments Organization 4.07 Purpose 4.08 Board Authority ii

3 4.09 Executive Committee 4.10 Oversight Committees 4.11 County Executive 4.12 Human Resources Manager 4.13 Department Heads and Elected Officers 4.14 Supervisory Personnel Employment Type 4.15 Policy 4.16 Regular Employees 4.17 Limited Term Employees Position Control 4.18 Position Description 4.19 Creating New Positions 4.20 Position Resolutions 4.21 Dividing/Combining Positions 4.22 Employee Holding Two County Jobs 4.23 Filling Vacancies 4.24 Unfunded Positions Employment Selection Process 4.25 Policy 4.26 Selection Process 4.27 Authorization to Hire 4.28 Job Posting 4.29 Applications 4.30 Applicant Testing 4.31 Applicant Selection 4.32 Interview Expense Reimbursement 4.33 Selection Devices 4.34 Confidentiality 4.35 Notification of Candidates 4.36 Eligibility Lists 4.37 Contingent Offers of Employment 4.38 Relocation Expense 4.39 Employment of Minors 4.40 Nepotism Employee Orientation 4.41 Policy 4.42 Responsibility/Authority iii

4 Initial Employment Period 4.43 Purpose 4.44 Policy Salary Administration and Status Changes 4.45 Purpose 4.46 Compensation Plan 4.47 Assignment to Compensation Plan 4.48 Responsibility and Administration 4.49 Extra Pay 4.50 Salary Structure 4.51 Status Changes 4.52 Reinstatement/Rehire Working Hours 4.53 Hours of Work 4.54 Breaks 4.55 Time Off 4.56 Exempt Employees 4.57 Policy 4.58 Compensatory Time 4.59 Exempt Employees Overtime and Compensatory Time Paychecks 4.60 Schedule 4.61 Direct Deposit 4.62 Time Card Benefits 4.63 Eligibility 4.64 Proration of Fringe Benefits in Final Year of Employment 4.65 Holidays 4.66 Vacation 4.67 Casual Days 4.68 Bereavement 4.69 Worker s Compensation 4.70 Insurance 4.71 Short-Term Disability Leave 4.72 Long Term Disability 4.73 Banked Sick Leave iv

5 4.74 Leave of Absence 4.75 Employee Development Employee Performance Evaluations 4.76 Policy 4.77 Responsibility 4.78 Initial Employment Period Evaluations 4.79 Limited Term Employee Evaluations 4.80 Review with Employee 4.81 Comments 4.82 Filing of Evaluations 4.83 Program Administration 4.84 Compliance Corrective Action, Layoffs, Termination 4.85 Corrective Actions 4.86 Grounds for Corrective Action or Discipline 4.87 Demotions 4.88 Layoffs 4.89 Termination Notice Grievance Procedure 4.90 Policy 4.91 Definitions 4.92 Timelines and Grievances 4.93 The Powers and Response of the Impartial Hearing Officer 4.94 Review by County Board Transactions and Records Management 4.95 Purpose 4.96 Responsibility and Authority 4.97 Inspection of Records 4.98 Destruction of Records 4.99 Reports Conflicts of Interest Purpose Declaration of Policy Conflict of Interest Political Activity Gifts and Gratuities Sexual Harassment in the Work Place v

6 Chapter 5 HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 5.00 Consolidated Aids 5.01 Authority 5.02 Definitions 5.03 County Human Services Board 5.04 Powers, Duties and Functions of the Board 5.05 Structure of Board 5.06 Composition of Board 5.07 Term of Directorship/Appointments 5.08 Department of Human Services 5.09 Human Services Director Chapter 6 HIGHWAYS 6.00 Highway Committee 6.01 Highway Widths 6.02 Setback Lines Established 6.03 Definitions 6.04 Structures Prohibited Within Setback Lines 6.05 Structures Permitted Within Setback Lines 6.06 Setback Distances 6.07 Board of Adjustment 6.08 County Highway Commissioner; Duties 6.09 Enforcement 6.10 Contract Highway Construction by County 6.11 Violations and Penalties 6.12 Validity 6.13 Amendments Chapter 7 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7.00 Emergency Management 7.01 Policy and Purpose 7.02 Duties of Emergency Management Services Committee 7.03 Emergency Management Services Director 7.04 Duties and Responsibilities of a County Emergency Management 7.05 Utilization of Existing Services and Facilities 7.07 Emergency Regulations 7.08 Mutual Aid Agreements 7.10 Declaration of Emergency 7.11 Violations; Obstructing Enforcement 7.12 Penalties vi

7 Chapter 8 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES 8.01 Purpose Brown County Youth Ice Facility 8.02 Permit for Public Meetings and Assemblies 8.03 General Restrictions 8.04 Hours of Operation 8.05 Fires 8.06 Refuse 8.07 Firearms, Bows, Trapping & Fishing Equipment 8.08 Pets 8.09 Horses 8.10 Motor Vehicles 8.11 Snowmobiles 8.12 County Boat Ramps 8.13 Off-the-Road Vehicles 8.14 Molesting Animals 8.15 Food and Beverages 8.16 Group Activities 8.17 Other Activities 8.18 Sales and Solicitation for Sale Prohibited without permit, Distribution of Advertisements (Regulations of) 8.19 Signs 8.20 Camping 8.21 Metal Detectors 8.22 Additional Rules and Regulations Noise 8.23 Golf Course 8.24 Penalties Chapter 10 AGRICULTURAL SHORELAND MANAGEMENT Introduction Definition Activities Subject to Regulation Standards Administration Violations Variances Appeals Chapter 11 PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM Authority and Title Jurisdiction Purpose vii

8 11.04 Intent and Interpretation Abrogation and Uniformity with State Regulations Definitions Sanitary Permit Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Emergency Repairs and Installations Pumping and Maintenance Alternate and Experimental Systems Variances Fees Inspection Servicing Sewerage Disposal Facilities Relation to Public Sewer Systems Zoning Administrator Remedial Action Violations Penalties Severability and Non-Liability Existing Powts Inspections Pending Files Chapter 12 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD County Waste Management Board Definitions Recycling Requirements Solid Waste Management Board Authority Chapter 13 ABANDONED VEHICLES Authority Jurisdiction Vehicle Abandonment Prohibited Removal and Impoundment of Abandoned Vehicle Disposal of Abandoned Vehicle Owner Responsible for Impoundment and Sale Costs Notice of Sale or Disposition Forfeitures Chapter 14 NON-METALLIC MINING RECLAMATION ORDINANCE Title Purpose Statutory Authority Restrictions Adopted Under Other Authority Interpretation viii

9 14.06 Severability Applicability Administration Effective Date Definitions Standards Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit Application Required Reclamation Plan Financial Assurance Public Notices and Right of Hearing Issuance of a Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit Permit Denial Alternative Requirements Permit Duration Permit Transfer Previously Permitted Sites Review Permit Modification Permit Suspension or Revocation Annual Operator Reporting Plan Review Fees Annual Fees Regulatory Reporting Documentation Completed Reclamation Reporting, Certification and Effect Permit Termination Right of Entry and Inspection Orders and Citations Penalties Chapter 21 LAND DIVISION AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Authority Title Jurisdiction Applicability Purposes Abrogation and Greater Restrictions Interpretation Severability and Non-Liability Compliance Administration Definitions General Provisions Dedication and Reservation of Land Land Suitability Environmentally Sensitive Areas Land Divisions Not Served by Public Sewer Erosion Prevention Requirements ix

10 21.36 Fees Application Procedures and Approval Process Preliminary Consultation and Sketch Plan for Plats Preliminary Plat Submittal and Review Process Final Plat Submittal and Review Process Condominium Plat Submittal and Review Process Certified Survey Map Submittal and Review Process Retracement Certified Survey Map Submittal and Review Process Combining Parcels/Combination Certified Survey Map Submittal and Review Process Surveying Requirements Design Standards Streets and Highways Blocks Lots Easements Public Sites and Open Spaces Stormwater Management Plan and Drainage Planned Unit Developments Conservation Design Subdivisions Variances Appeals Amendments Violations, Penalties, and Remedies Chapter 22 SHORELANDS AND WETLANDS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND TITLE Statutory Authorization Finding of Fact Purpose Title GENERAL PROVISIONS Areas to be Regulated Shoreland Zoning Maps Compliance Municipalities and State Agencies Regulated Abrogation and Greater Restrictions Interpretation Severability LAND DIVISION Review x

11 DIMENSIONS OF BUILDING SITES Lots not served by Public Sanitary Sewer Lots served by Public Sanitary Sewer Substandard Lots SETBACKS FROM THE WATER Lots that Abut Navigable Water Reduced Building Setbacks Critical Slope Setbacks Boathouses Shoreland Permit Special Shoreland - Agricultural REMOVAL OF SHORE COVER Purpose Shoreline Cutting Paths and Roads Cutting Plan Cutting more than 25 feet Inland Commercial Forestry FILLING, GRADING, LAGOONING, DREDGING, DITCHING AND EXCAVATING General Standards Permit Required Soil Conservation Practice and Agricultural Drainage Maintenance Permit Conditions SHORELAND-WETLAND DISTRICT Designation Purpose Permitted Uses Prohibited Uses Rezoning of Lands in the Shoreland-Wetland District NONCONFORMING Nonconforming uses and Structures ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Planning, Development and Transportation Committee Zoning Office Shoreland Permits xi

12 22.41 Relaxation of Standards for Persons with Disabilities applies to all Shoreland Areas Special Exception Permits Variances Board of Adjustment Fees Changes and Amendments Enforcement and Penalties Definitions ORDINANCE CHANGES VIOLATIONS EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND WORDS Chapter 23 FLOODPLAINS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, TITLE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS Statutory Authorization Finding of Fact Statement of Purpose Title GENERAL PROVISIONS Areas to be Regulated Official Maps and Revisions Establishment of Floodplain Zoning Districts Locating Floodplain Boundaries Removal of Lands from Floodplains Compliance Municipalities and State Agencies Regulated Abrogation and Greater Restrictions Interpretation Warning and Disclaimer of Liability Severability Annexed Areas for Cities and Villages GENERAL STANDARDS General Standards Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analyses xii

13 23.18 Watercourse Alterations Chapter 30, 31, Wis. Stats., Development Public or Private Campgrounds Relaxation of Standards for Persons with Disabilities Applies to All Districts FLOODWAY DISTRICT (FW) Applicability Permitted Uses Standards for Developments in Floodway Areas Prohibited Uses FLOODFRINGE DISTRICT (FF) Applicability Permitted Uses Standards for Development in Floodfringe Areas GENERAL FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT (GFP) Applicability Permitted Uses Standards for Development in the General Floodplain District Determining Floodway and Floodfringe Limits General Floodway District Floodfringe District NON-CONFORMING USES ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Administration Zoning Administrator Shoreland Permit Planning, Development and Transportation Committee Board of Adjustments Fees To Review Appeals of Permit Denials Floodproofing Standards for Nonconforming Structures or Uses Public Information Amendments General Procedures xiii

14 VIOLATIONS Enforcement and Penalties EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND WORDS Definitions APPENDIX TO SEC (2) Chapter 24 AIRPORT ZONING DISTRICTS Title Purpose Statutory Authorization Jurisdiction Definitions General Provisions Preexisting Permitted Use Administration Appeals Hazards Marking and Lighting Violations/Penalties Effective Date Districts District's Purposes District A. Noise Contour/Crash Hazard District B. Overflight/Noise District C. Height/Noise Chapter 25 AIRPORT REGULATIONS Definitions Planning, Development and Transportation Committee Airport Director Airport Operation Policies Penalty for Violation of Minimum Standards and Requirements for Commercial Aeronautical Services and Activities at Austin Straubel International Airport Utilities Fuel Flowage Fee Traffic Regulations Violations Conveyors of Public Transportation Literature and Newspaper Rack Prohibition Airport Security Appeals xiv

15 Chapter 26 ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Authority Findings and Declaration of Policy Purpose Interpretation Severability Clause Applicability Effective Date Definitions Administration Application For and Issuance of Permits Standards and Specifications Violations Appeals Chapter 30 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE AND PROTECTION Private Alarm Systems Ordinance Enforcement by Citation Regulation of Emergency Alarm Systems User Charge to Establish and Finance an Enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone System in Brown County Prohibiting Fraud in Public Assistance, Housing Accommodations and Energy Assistance Cases Direct Sales and Solicitations Charges for Sheriff s Department Patrol Division Pawn Brokers and Secondhand Article and Jewelry Dealers Purchase and Sale of Scrap Metal Chapter 31 OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY Resisting or Obstructing an Officer Disorderly Conduct Icebound Inland Waters Operation of Snowmobiles Operation of Certain Vehicles on County Snowmobile Trails Litter from Vehicles Trespass to Dwellings Petty Theft Damage to Property Shoplifting Restrictions on Sale to and Possession by Persons Under the Legal Drinking Age; Presence of Underage Persons on Licensed Premises; and Regulation of Underage Persons xv

16 31.11 Fraud on Hotel or Restaurant Keeper, Recreational Attractions or Gas Stations Issuance of Worthless Checks Trespass to Land State Forfeiture Statutes Unlawful Use of Telephone Alcohol Beverages (as defined in 30.10) at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena and its Environ Smoking in Brown County Veterans Memorial Area Regulated Truancy Offenses Possession of Marijuana Prohibited Restrictions on Sale or Gift of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products Drug Paraphernalia Offenses Daytime Curfew Juvenile Curfew Purchase and/or Possession of Tobacco Products by Minors Prohibited Chapter 32 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSING Definitions Creation Commission; Formation Commission; Powers and Duties Prohibited Acts Enforcement Procedures Remedies Judicial Enforcement and Penalties Chapter 33 PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES Intent of Regulations License Required Conditions for Issuing License Application for License Issuance of License Revocation of License Enforcement Penalty License Denial Appeal Procedure Chapter 34 BROWN COUNTY CLEAN INDOOR AIR Introduction Purpose, Authority and Intent Definition Regulation of Smoking xvi

17 34.05 Penalty Notification to Public Enforcement Employee Discipline Chapter 35 COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH AND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT County Board of Health County Health Department County Health Officer County Board Appropriations Chapter 36 BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD Brown County Public Safety Communications Board Chapter 37 PUBLIC HEALTH Authority and Title Jurisdiction Purpose Intent and Interpretation Abrogation and Uniformity with State Regulations Definition License, Pre-Inspection Fees and Late Fees Issuance and Revocation of Licenses Suspension and Revocation of Certain Licenses Eating and Drinking Establishments Human Health Hazards Prohibited Penalty Chapter 38 PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE Public Health Nuisance Designation of Unfit Dwellings Penalty Chapter 39 NOISE CONTROL Regulations of Noise Penalties xvii

18 Chapter 40 CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION RESULTING FROM LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES AND THE CONTROL OF POST CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Authority Findings of Fact Purpose and Intent Jurisdiction and Applicability Definitions Construction Site Erosion Control & Maintenance Procedure Technical Standards Performance Standards Permitting Requirements, Procedures and Fees Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Statement and Amendments Enforcement Post Construction Storm Water Management & Maintenance Procedure Technical Standards Performance Standards Permitting Requirements, Procedures and Fees Storm Water Management Plan Maintenance Agreement Financial Guarantee Enforcement Fee Schedule, Inspection, Appeals, Severability and Effective Date Fee Schedule Inspection Appeals Severability Chapter 41 MS4 PERMIT STORM WATER ORDINANCE RELATING TO ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURE Authority Purpose and Intent Definitions Applicability Responsibility for Administration Compatibility with Other Regulations Severability Ultimate Responsibility Discharge Prohibitions xviii

19 41.10 Watercourse Protection Compliance Monitoring Requirement to Prevent, Control and Reduce Storm Water Pollutants by the use of Best Management Practices Notification of Spills Violations, Enforcement and Penalties Appeal of Notice of Violation Enforcement Measures after Appeal Cost of Abatement of the Violation Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance Remedies not Exclusive Chapter 42 FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN Chapter 340 to 348 TRAFFIC State Traffic Laws Adopted Other State Laws Adopted by Reference Speed Limits Speedometer Calibrations Stop Signs at Golf Course Entrance Parking, County Parking Lots Parking at Brown County Library Traffic Safety Commission Penalty Enforcement Disorderly Conduct with a Motor Vehicle Regulating the Parking of Vehicles with Respect to County Trunk Highways Sch. A SPEED LIMITS xix