2002/04/17 - LAND USE - LUP - Other

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Any person who violates this ordinance may be subject to forfeitures as established by the Burnett County Citation Ordinance. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. MON 116-0 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRIM URFS F10.1 Nonconforming Uses and Structures The existing lawful use of a structure or premises which is not in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance may be continued subject to the following conditions: (1) No structural addition to any nonconforming structure over the life of the structure shall exceed fifty percent (50%) of its current fair market value, unless the structure is permanently changed to a conforming use, the property rezoned to an appropriate zoning district, or a variance permitting expansion beyond 50% of fair market value is successfully obtained. The amount of increase value will be determined by total cost of alteration and/or addition. Estimates of project cost must be provided using going labor rates and material costs. (2) If such use is discontinued for twelve (12) consecutive months, any future use of the building and premises shall conform to this ordinance. (3) Uses or adjuncts thereof which are nuisances shall not be permitted to continue as nonconforming uses. SECTTON 11.0 BOARD t7F ADTTISIMENT A Board of Adjustment is hereby created and appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 59.694 Wisconsin Statutes. The Board of Adjustment shall have the duties and powers provided by 59.694 Wisconsin Statutes and Rules and By-Laws of the Burnett County Board of Adjustment as adopted by the Burnett County Board of Supervisors. 11.1 POWERS OF THE BOARD The Board of Adjustment shall have all of the following powers: (1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of s. 59.69 or of any ordinance enacted pursuant thereto. (2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which the board is required to pass under such ordinance. (3) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases variance from the terms of the ordinance that will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. 63