2023/09/11 - LAND USE - SUB - Subdivision - SUB-23-64

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a. For purposes of farm consolidation, farm residences or structures that existed prior to December 31, 2013, may be separated from a larger farm parcel. b. Lots or parcels having less than 35 acres but not less than one acre, that legally existed prior to December 31, 2013, that are not a part of and contiguous to a larger farm unit, or which have been granted a variance pursuant to section 30-698 et seq. by the board of adjustment, may be utilized as residential sites and structures may be rebuilt in the event of damage or destruction without the need for a variance provided that a building permit is obtained, and all minimum setback requirements and the terms of the county private sewage system ordinance codified in chapter 70, article II, are met. These would also need to comply with Wis. Stats. § 91.46(2)(c). (b) Front yards. There shall be a front yard provided between each building and front property lines as required in article III, division 2 of this chapter. (c) Side yards. There shall be a side yard provided each building and the property line of no less than ten feet. (d) Rear yard. The minimum depth of any rear yard shall be 40 feet. (e) Floor area. Buildings used in whole or in part for residential purposes which are hereafter erected, moved or structurally altered shall have a minimum floor area of 500 square feet. (f) Access. Access shall be provided as required in article III, division 3 of this chapter. (Res. No. 2018-16, 6-5-2018) Sec. 30-121. - Standards for rezoning. (a) The state department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection shall be mailed a copy of the notice of a public hearing on a petition for a rezone and following the hearing a copy of the findings upon which the decision to deny or grant the petition was based. (b) Decision on petitions for rezoning areas zoned for exclusive agricultural use shall be based on findings that consider the following: (1) Adequate public facilities to serve the development are present or will be provided. (2) Provisions of these facilities will not be an unreasonable burden to local government. (3) The land is suitable for development. (4) Development will not cause unreasonable air or water pollution, soil erosion or adverse effects on rare or irreplaceable natural areas. (5) The potential for conflict with remaining agricultural uses in the area. (6) The need of the proposed development location in an agricultural area. (7) The availability of alternative locations. (8) The productivity of the agricultural lands involved. (9) The location of the proposed development to minimize the amount of agricultural land converted. (10) And all other considerations as per Wis. Stats. §§ 91.48(1), (2) and (3).