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Chapter 23 - Zoning Code
Section
23.03 Administration
Zoning Administrator
Required Permits
Changes and Amendments
(1) Zoning Administrator. There is hereby created the position of Zoning Administrator who shall have the powers and duties as outlined herein.
(a) Advise applicants as to the provisions of this Ordinance and assist them in preparing permit applications.
(b) Issue permits and inspect properties for compliance with this Ordinance and issue Certificates of Compliance when appropriate.
(c) Keep the official records of all water surface profiles, flood plain maps, flood plain ordinances, nonconforming uses and changes thereto, permit applications, emits, appeals, variances, and amendments related to the flood plain regulations.
(d) Submit copies of any required data, variances, amendments, case-by-case analyses, annual reports, and any other required information to the Department of Natural Resources. An annual summary showing only the number and types of zoning actions taken by the City, shall be submitted to that Department by the Zoning Administrator.
(e) Investigate, prepare reports and report violations of this chapter to the City Attorney with copies of flood plain violations to the appropriate district office of the Department of Natural Resources.
(f) Submit copies of flood plain map and text amendments and annual reports to the Federal Insurance Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(g) Maintain on file a list of all documents of certified elevations.
(a) Land Use Permit. A permit must be obtained from the Zoning Administrator before any alteration subject to the provisions of this ordinance may be initiated except no permit is required for minor alterations. The Zoning Administrator is authorized and responsible for making the determination of non-applicability and shall certify thereto in appropriate cases, which determination for a permit shall be accompanied by location sketches drawn to scale, showing the location, actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location on the lot of the proposed or existing structure to be erected, altered, or moved, the existing or intended use of the premises, the number of families the building is intended to accommodate, and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring g lots or buildings as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this ordinance. All dimensions shown relating to the location and size of the lot shall be based upon an actual survey. The lot and the location of the building thereon shall be staked out on the ground before the land use permit is issued. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit within 10 days after the receipt of an application therefore. Refusal to issue a land use permit shall be given in writing, with the reasons for such refusal.
Applications for work in the floodway or flood fringe district shall be accompanied by two copies of an aerial photograph or plan which accurately locates the flood plain proposal with respect to the flood plain district limits, channel of stream, existing flood plain developments, together with all pertinent information such as the nature of the proposal, legal description of the property, fill limits and elevations, building floor elevations and flood proofing measures; a typical valley cross-section showing the channel of the stream, the flood plain adjoining each side of the channel, cross-section area to be occupied by the proposed development, and high water information; plan (surface view) showing elevations or contours of the ground, pertinent structure, fill or storage elevation; size, location and spatial arrangements of all proposed and existing structures on the site, location and elevations of streets, water supply, sanitary facilities, soil types and other pertinent information; profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel or flow line of the stream; specifications for building construction and materials, flood proofing, filling, dredging, channel improvement, storage of materials, water supply, and sanitary facilities. The Zoning Administrator shall transmit a copy of such information to the Department of Natural Resources along with a written request to have that agency provide technical assistance.
The Common Council of the City of Stevens Point may, from time to time, alter, supplement, or change the boundaries of districts and the regulations contained in this chapter in the manner provided by law. Increases in flood elevation equal to or greater than .1 foot require amendment to this ordinance, the official flood plain zoning maps (including floodway lines) and water surface profiles in accordance with this paragraph. The total cumulative effect of the proposed development shall not increase the height of the regional flood more than 1.0 foot for the affected hydraulic reach of the stream. Copies of any amendment regulating floodplain provisions shall be submitted to the appropriate District Office of the Department of Natural Resources. No amendment to the maps or text of this ordinance that may affect flood plain regulatory measures shall become effective until reviewed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources. All persons petitioning for a map amendment which involves an increase in the height of the regional flood of .1 foot or more shall obtain flooding easements, or other appropriate legal arrangements, from all affected local units of government and property owners before the municipality may approve an amendment which could result in an increase to the regional flood elevation.
The Common Council of the City of Stevens Point may, from time to time, alter, supplement or change the boundaries of districts and the regulations contained in this Zoning Ordinance in the manner provided by law. The Plan Commission shall not recommend the adoption of a proposed amendment unless it finds that the adoption of such amendment is in the public interest, and further, shall not recommend a proposed amendment without due recognition of the master plan of the City and without due recognition of the impact the change may have upon the neighborhood and the public facilities serving the area. Factors which the Plan Commission shall consider include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. the impact of the proposed amendment, and potential subsequent amendment requests, will likely have on area parking, street capacity, street access, neighborhood traffic levels, pedestrian mobility and other traffic-related issues;
b. the impact the proposed amendment, and potential subsequent amendment requests, will likely have upon area drainage, its impact on surrounding properties and the natural environment, and the capacity of public systems to accommodate the drainage;
c. population density changes;
d. school population changes;
e. costs to provide adequate sanitary and storm sewer and water to the area;
f. adequacy or recreational facilities serving the proposed area;
g. other factors which affect the public health, safety, and welfare;
h. other factors which are enumerated in the Purpose and Intent Statement of this ordinance. The Plan Commission may use any of the above factors as reason for denial or modification of the amendment request.
Illustrations: The illustrations contained in this part are provided solely to clarify the intent of textual provisions.
The ordinances reproduced on this website are derived from the updated computer files used to produce the official Revised Municipal Code for the City of Stevens Point, but are unofficial. The ordinances on this web site cannot be certified under s. 889.08, Wis. Stats., and cannot be considered prima facie evidence under s. 889.04, Wis. Stats. Certain tables and maps that are a part of the official Revised Municipal Code for the City of Stevens Point are not included in the ordinance files reproduced on this website. Please consult the bound Revised Municipal Code for the City of Stevens Point, available in the City Clerk's Office, for the official text.