VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD HILLS
810 SHOREWOOD BOULEVARD, MADISON, WI 53705-2115

Village Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 1 GENERAL GOVERNMENT

1.01 Form of Government
1.02 Elected Officials
1.03 Appointed Officials
1.04 Boards and Commissions
1.05 Elections
1.06 Village Boundaries
1.07 Legal Notices
1.08 Ethics Code
1.09 Referendum for Blackhawk Country Club
1.10 Official Fee and Forfeiture Schedule

Chapter 2 THE GOVERNING BODY

2.01 Meetings
2.02 Standing Committees
2.03 Ordinances and Resolutions
2.04 Parliamentary Rules

Chapter 3 FINANCE AND TAXATION

3.01 Preparation of Tax Roll and Receipts
3.02 Property Tax Collection
3.03 Treasurer's Bond Eliminated
3.04 Fiscal Year
3.05 Allowance of Claims
3.06 Budget
3.07 Special Assessments
3.08 Abandoned or Unclaimed Property
3.09 Confidentiality of Assessor Information

Chapter 4 FIRE DEPARTMENT

4.01 Departmental Organization
4.02 Policies and Procedures
4.03 Appointments
4.04 Powers and Duties of the Fire Chief
4.05 Equipment and Apparatus
4.06 Police Power of the Department
4.07 Burning Permits
4.08 Fire Code
4.09 Fireworks Permits

Chapter 5 POLICE DEPARTMENT

5.01 Office of Village Constable Abolished
5.02 Departmental Organization
5.03 Appointment and Termination
5.04 Powers and Duties of the Police Chief
5.05 Police Officers
5.06 Police/Fire Alarms

Chapter 6 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

6.01 Emergency Medical Service Established
6.02 EMS Director
6.03 Emergency Medical Service Personnel
6.04 Governance and Structure
6.05 False Medical Emergency Calls Prohibited
6.06 Obstructing Emergency or Rescue Personnel

Chapter 7 TRAFFIC CODE

7.01 Provisions of State Law Adopted by Reference
7.02 Traffic Control Devices; Prohibited Signs and Markers
7.03 Disorderly Conduct with a Motor Vehicle
7.04 Unnecessary Noise with a Motor Vehicle
7.05 Speed Limits
7.06 Through Streets Designated; Stop Signs; Turns Regulated; Right-of-Way
7.07 One-Way Streets
7.08 Parking, Stopping, and Standing Regulated
7.09 Parking Permits
7.10 Snow Removal and Orders of the Police Chief
7.11 Heavy Traffic Routes and Provisions Affecting Edgehill Drive
7.12 Prohibiting Operators from Leaving Keys in Parked Motor Vehicles
7.13 Coasting, Tobogganing, Trailing on Streets
7.14 Bicycle Registration and Regulations
7.15 Enforcement
7.16 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)

Chapter 8 PUBLIC PEACE AND GOOD ORDER

8.01 Provisions of State Law Adopted by Reference
8.02  -- Deleted --
8.03 Possession and Use of Firearms
8.04 Burning Regulations
8.05  -- Deleted --
8.06 Consumption of and Intoxication by Alcohol in Public Places
8.07 Curfew Established
8.08 Offenses Against Public and Private Property

Chapter 9 HEALTH AND SANITATION

9.01 Disposal of Garbage
9.02 Mandatory Separation and Recycling
9.03 Deposit of Waste Materials
9.04 Disposal of Rubbish and Refuse
9.05 Smoking Prohibited in Certain Public Areas
9.06 Sale of Mercury Thermometers Prohibited
9.07 Safety Equipment Required

Chapter 10 ZONING CODE

Article A, Introduction
Article B, General Provisions
Article C, Zoning Districts
Article D, Bulk Regulations
Article E, Conditional Uses
Article F, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
Article G, Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements, Access and Corner Lot
Article G, Visibility
Article H, Signs
Article I, Satellite Earth Stations and Wind Energy Systems
Article J, Supplementary Regulations
Article K, Administration
Article L, Definitions
XXX Appendix A, Zoning Administration
XXX Appendix B, Permitted and Conditional Uses
XXX Appendix C, Accessory and Temporary Uses

Chapter 11 PUBLIC WORKS

11.01 Public Works Crew Chief
11.02 Official Map
11.03 Letting of Village Contracts
11.04 Permits to Work on Highways
11.05 Street Numbering
11.06 Snow and Ice Removal
11.07 Permit for the Use of Village Streets

Chapter 12 PARKS AND PARKWAYS

12.01 Management
12.02 Parks Defined
12.03 Unlawful Conduct Prohibited
12.04 Regulation of Hours of Use of Public Facilities
12.05 Motor Vehicles Regulated; Snowmobiles and Other Off-the Road Vehicles
12.05 Prohibited
12.06 Park Rules
12.07 Penalties

Chapter 13 WATER UTILITY

13.01 Management of the Water Utility
13.02 Rates, Rules, and Regulations
13.03 Issuance of Permit
13.04 Payment to Village of Return on Investment
13.05 Private Wells

Chapter 14 SEWER UTILITY

14.01 Introduction
14.02 Definitions
14.03 Public Sanitary Sewers; Use of Public Sewers Required
14.04 Connection to Sewer System
14.05 Use of Public Sewers
14.06 Wastewater Measurement, Sampling, and Reporting
14.07 Sewer Use Charge System Policy
14.08 Basis for Service Charge
14.09 Sewer Service Charges
14.10 Reassignment of Sewer Users
14.11 Proportionate Costs
14.12 Billing and Collection
14.13 Delinquent Payments
14.14 Disposition of Revenue
14.15 Falsifying of Information
14.16 Enforcement
14.25 Penalty

Chapter 15 BUILDING REGULATIONS

15.01 Uniform Dwelling Code Adopted
15.02 Permits Required
15.03 Electrical Code
15.04 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Code
15.05 Plumbing Code
15.06 Flammable Liquids
15.07 Fire Code
15.09 Fire Protection Area
15.10 Permits and Site Surveys Required
15.12 Appeals
15.25 Penalty

Chapter 16 HOUSING AND FAIR HOUSING

16.01 Title
16.02 Purpose
16.03 Application
16.04 Definitions
16.05 Compliance with Requirements
16.06 Requirements for Sanitation
16.07 Requirements for Light, Ventilation, and Heating
16.08 Requirements for Floor Space and General Occupancy
16.09 Requirements for Safe and Sanitary Maintenance of Dwellings and Dwelling Units
16.10 Requirements for Cleanliness, and Garbage and Trash Disposal
16.11 Rooming Houses
16.12 Emergency Discontinuance of Service or Utilities
16.13 Dangerous Dwellings
16.14 Entry and Inspection of Dwellings
16.15 Enforcement, Service of Notices and Orders, and Hearings
16.16 Board of Zoning Appeals, Duties and Powers
16.17 Fair Housing
16.25 Violations

Chapter 17 LICENSES AND PERMITS

17.01 General Provisions
17.02 Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverages
17.03 Non-intoxicating Beverages
17.04 Cigarettes
17.05 Direct Sales and Solicitations
17.06 Licensing of Dogs and Cats; Regulation of Animals
17.07 Permit and Fees for Use of Village Streets
17.08 Other Licenses and Permits Required by this Code

Chapter 18 PUBLIC NUISANCES

18.01 Public Nuisances Prohibited
18.02 Public Nuisances Defined
18.03 Public Nuisances Offending Morals and Decency
18.04 Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety
18.05 Junk, Certain Vehicles, Recreational Equipment, and Firewood
18.06 Noxious Weed Control
18.07 Plant Pest and Disease Control
18.08 Abatement of Public Nuisances

Chapter 19 TREES, SHRUBS AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT

19.01 Intent and Purpose
19.02 Definitions
19.03 Jurisdiction and Power to Regulate
19.04 Public Nuisance, Declaration, and Abatement
19.05 Planting of Trees and Shrubs on Public Property
19.06 Removal, Pruning and Maintenance of Public Trees
19.07 Prohibited Acts Regarding Public Trees and Shrubs
19.08 Tree Protection during Construction

Chapter 20 CABLE TV FRANCHISE

20.01 Short title.
20.02 Definitions.
20.03 Rights and privileges of Grantee.
20.04 Agreement and incorporation of application by reference.
20.05 Franchise territory.
20.06 Duration and acceptance of Franchise.
20.07 Franchise renewal
20.08 Police powers.
20.09 Cable Television Franchise required.
20.10 Use of Grantee facilities.
20.11 Initial Franchise Costs.
20.12 Notices.
20.13 Letter of credit/security deposit.
20.14 Construction Performance Bond.
20.15 Liability and insurance.
20.16 Indemnification.
20.17 Rights of individuals.
20.18 Public notice.
20.19 Service availability and record request.
20.20 System construction.
20.21 Construction and technical standards
20.22 Use of streets.
20.23 Operational standards.
20.24 Customer service standards.
20.25 Continuity of service mandatory.
20.26 Complaint procedure.
20.27 Grantee rules and regulations.
20.28 Franchise fee.
20.29 Transfer of ownership or control.
20.30 Availability of books and records.
20.31 Other petitions and applications.
20.32 Fiscal reports
20.33 Removal of Cable Television System.
20.34 Required services and facilities.
20.35 Rules and regulations.
20.36 Performance evaluation sessions.
20.37 Rate change procedure.
20.38 Forfeiture and termination.
20.39 Foreclosure.
20.40 Approval of transfer and right of acquisition by the Village.
20.41 Receivership.
20.42 Compliance with state and federal laws.
20.43 Landlord/tenant.
20.44 Applicants' bids for Initial Franchise.
20.45 Financial, contractual, shareholder and system disclosure for initial Franchise.
20.46 Damages.
20.47 Procedures.
20.48 Force Majeure.

Chapter 21 NOISE REGULATION

21.01 Purpose
21.02 Definitions
21.03 Sound Measurement Methodology
21.04 Sound Limits - Residential and Sensitive Receptors
21.05 Sounds that Constitute a Nuisance
21.06 Noise Curfew
21.07 Additional Prohibitions
21.08 Exemptions
21.09 Applications for a Variance
21.10 Enforcement

Chapter 22 DARK SKY (REGULATE ILLUMINATION)

22.01 Purpose
22.02 Definitions
22.03 Conformance with Applicable Codes
22.04 Applicability
22.05 Lighting Zones
22.06 Exempt Lighting
22.07 Prohibited Lighting
22.08 Luminaire Lamp Wattage, Shielding, and Installation Requirements
22.09 Height Limits
22.10 Total Site Power Limits
22.11 Lighting for Externally Illuminated Signs
22.12 Lighting Controls
22.13 Special Permits
22.14 Applications for a Variance
22.15 Enforcement

Chapter 23 LAND DIVISIONS AND CONSOLIDATIONS BY CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP

23.01 Purpose
23.02 Certified Survey Map

Chapter 24 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY

24.01 Findings and Declarations of Policy
24.02 Establishment
24.03 Authority
24.04 Interpretation
24.05 Severability of Ordinance Provisions
24.06 Definitions
24.07 Basis of Charge
24.08 Customer Classification
24.09 Charge Formulas
24.10 Charges
24.11 Adjustments
24.12 Budget-Excess Revenues
24.13 Billing

Chapter 25 EROSION, SEDIMENT AND WATER RUNOFF

25.01 General Provisions
25.02 Definitions
25.03 Scope of Geographic Coverage; exclusions
25.04 Technical Standards and Specifications
25.05 Applicability of Requirement for Minor Land Disturbing Activity Erosion Control
25.05 Permit
25.06 Applicability of Requirement for Major Land Disturbing Activity Erosion Control
25.06 Permit
25.07 Applicability of Requirement for Minor New Impervious Area Stormwater
25.07 Control Permit
25.08 Applicability of Requirement for New and Redevelopment Stormwater Control
25.08 Permit
25.09 Exemptions and Clarifications
25.10 Preliminary Review Letter
25.11 Erosion Control and Stormwater Control Permits and Administration
25.12 Erosion Control Plan Requirements
25.13 Stormwater Management Plan Requirements
25.14 Off-site Stormwater Management
25.15 Appeals and Variances
25.16 Violations and Enforcement
25.17 Penalties

Chapter 26 DETECTION AND ELIMINATION OF ILLICIT STORMWATER DISCHARGE

26.01 General Provisions
26.02 Definitions
26.03 Applicability
26.04 Ultimate Responsibility
26.05 Discharge Prohibitions
26.06 Suspension of MS4 Access
26.07 Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges
26.08 Best Management Practices
26.09 Watercourse Protection
26.10 Access and Inspections of Properties and Facilities
26.11 Notification of Accidental Discharges and Spills
26.12 Violations, Appeals and Enforcement
26.13 Penalties
26.14 Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance
26.15 Remedies Not Exclusive
26.16 Severability
26.17 Effective Date

Chapter 27 FLOODPLAIN ZONING CODE

27-1-0 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, STATEMENT OF
27-1-0 PURPOSE, TITLE AND GENERAL PROVISION
27-2-0 GENERAL STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL FLOODPLAIN
27-3-0 FLOODWAY DISTRICT (FW)
27-4-0 FLOODFRINGE DISTRICT (FF)
27-5-0 OTHER FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS
27-6-0 NONCONFORMING USES
27-7-0 ADMINISTRATION
27-8-0 AMENDMENTS
27-9-0 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
27-10-0 DEFINITIONS

Chapter 28 thru 29 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

Chapter 30 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCEDURES

30.01 Purpose
30.02 Review of Initial Determination
30.03 Determinations Reviewable
30.04 Determinations Not Subject to Review
30.05 Administrative Rules Appeals Board
30.06 Conflicting Code Provisions

Chapter 31 GENERAL PROVISIONS

31.01 Rules of Construction
31.02 Conflict and Separability
31.03 Administrator to File Documents Incorporated by Reference; Amendments
31.04 Public Records
31.05 Penalty Provisions
31.06 Use of Citations
31.07 Repeal Provisions
31.08 Effect of Repeal
31.09 Title, Effective Date, Citation

Chapter 32 CHARTER ORDINANCES

Enabling Ordinance

Charter Ordinance No. 2 - Abolishing and Discontinuing the Office of Village Constable

Charter Ordinance No. 3 - Changing the Method of Selection of the Offices and the
Charter Ordinance No. 3 - Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, and Village Assessor from
Charter Ordinance No. 3 - Elective to Appointive

Charter Ordinance No. 4 - Providing for the Destruction of Village Records.

PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (November 2000)