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	Chapter 1 General Government
	1.01 Form of Government 1.02 City Seal 1.03 Elected Officials 1.04 Appointed Officials 1.05 Removal of City Officers 1.06 Salaries 1.07 Boards and Commissions 1.08 Wisconsin Retirement Fund 1.09 Retirement of Employees 1.10 Fees
	Chapter 2 The Governing Body
	2.01 Committees of the Common Council 2.02 Meetings: Procedural Rules
	Chapter 3 Financial Procedure
	3.01 Preparation of Tax Roll and Tax Receipts 3.02 Bond of Treasurer 3.03 Claims Against City 3.04 Fiscal Year 3.05 Budget 3.06 Alterations and Transfer of Appropriations 3.07 City Funds to be Spent in Accordance with Appropriations 3.08 Public Records 3.09 Facsimile Signatures 3.10 Grants and Denials of Public Assistance (Repealed) 3.11 Urban Development Action Grant Revolving Loan Program 3.12 Annual Reports from Certain Departments 3.13 Special Assessments for Public Works or Improvements 3.14 Special Assessments for Unpaid Forfeitures, Nuisance Abatement Costs, Etc. 3.15 Room Tax
	Chapter 4 Police Department
	4.01 Police Department 4.02 Chief of Police, Duties and Powers 4.03 Police Officers 4.04 Assissting Escape of Prisoner 4.05 Designation of School Crossings
	Chapter 5 Fire Department
	5.01 Fire District 5.02 Rules and Regulations Top of Page
	Chapter 6 Emergency Government
	6.01 Joint Action Ordinance 6.02 County-Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator 6.05 Penalty
	Chapter 7 Traffic Code
	7.01 State Traffic Laws Adopted 7.02 Speed Limits; State Speed Limits Adopted; Exception 7.03 Through Streets Designated 7.04 One Way Streets 7.05 Parking Restrictions 7.06 Inoperable, Wrecked or Discarded Vehicles 7.07 Abandoned Vehicles 7.08 Municipal Parking Lots 7.09 Removal of Vehicles 7.10 Vehicle Weight Limitations 7.11 Erection of Official Traffic Signs and Signals 7.12 Accident Reports Required 7.13 Designation of Location of Stop Signs 7.14 Designation of Location of Yield Signs 7.15 Regulations of Snowmobiles 7.16 Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Permitted 7.17 Penalties 7.18 Enforcement
	Chapter 8 Streets and Sidewalks
	8.0l Repair of Sidewalks 8.02 Establishing Curb Line 8.03 Obstructions and Encroachments 8.04 Use of Bicycles and Other Vehicles on Sidewalks 8.05 Certain Vehicles Prohibited from Using Streets 8.06 Snow and Ice Removal 8.07 Use of Prairie du Bay Road 8.08 Placement of Debris in Streets Prohibited 8.20 Penalty
	Chapter 9 Orderly Conduct
	SUBCHAPTER I. Offenses Against Public Peace, Order and Other Interests. 9.01 Disorderly Conduct 9.02 Disturbing the Peace 9.03 Open Containers of Alcohol Beverages 9.04 Discharging of Firearms and Fireworks 9.05 Throwing or Shooting of Arrows, Stones and Other Missiles 9.06 Obstruction of Streets 9.07 False Alarms 9.08 Obstructing an Officer 9.09 Harassment 9.10 Unlawful Use of a Telephone 9.101 Unlawful Use of Communication Devices 9.11 Loitering Prohibited 9.12 Nude and Nearly Nude Dancing and Activities SUBCHAPTER II. Offenses Against Property or Property Interests 9.13 Shoplifting and Petty Larceny 9.14 Issuance of Worthless Checks 9.15 Destruction of Property 9.16 Trespass to Municipal Swimming Pool 9.17 Boat Landing Regulations 9.18 Trespassing 9.19 Library Fines 9.20 Theft of Library Materials SUBCHAPTER III. Nuisances 9.21 Littering 9.22 Abandoned / Unattended Refrigerators 9.23 Open Cisterns, Wells, Basements or Other Dangerous Excavations Prohibited 9.24 Regulation of Outdoor Fires 9.241 Chronic Nuisances SUBCHAPTER IV. Animals 9.25 Regulation of Animals 9.251 Annoying Dogs 9.26 Cruelty to Animals / Abandonment 9.27 Clean Up of Animal Feces SUBCHAPTER V. Children and Schools 9.28 Curfew for Minor Persons 9.29 Smoking on School Property Prohibited 9.30 Tobacco Products: Purchase or Possession by, or Sale to Children Prohibited 9.31 Truancy and School Dropouts SUBCHAPTER VI. Drug Related Offenses 9.32 Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia and Delivery Thereof SUBCHAPTER X. Miscellaneous Provisions Applicable to Chapter 9 Penalties 9.95 Parties to an Offense 9.96 Jurisdiction of City over Offenses 9.97 Intoxication 9.98 Prosecution Under More Than One Section Permitted 9.99 Penalties Top of Page
	Chapter 10 Public Nuisance
	10.01 Public Nuisances Prohibited 10.02 Definitions and Criteria 10.03 Nuisances Interfering with the Public Interest 10.04 Maintenance and Repair of Property 10.05 Noxious Weeds a Public Nuisance 10.06 Junked Automobiles, Appliances, Etc. 10.07 Enforcement
	Chapter 11 Health and Sanitation
	11.01 Health Officers: Duties and Powers 11.02 Rules and Regulations 11.03 Health Nuisances, Abatement of 11.04 Mandatory Connection to Sewer and Water 11.05 Water and Sewer Installation and Connection Charges 11.07 Garbage Collection 11.12 Handicapped Discrimination Prohibited; Grievance Procedure 11.13 Smoking Prohibited in Indoor Areas 11.15 Violations and Nuisance; Penalty
	Chapter 12 Licenses and Permits
	12.01 Alcohol Beverages 12.02 Direct Sellers 12.04 Dance Halls 12.05 Bowling Alleys, Pool Halls, Shooting Galleries and Amusement Parks 12.06 Circuses, Carnivals, Etc. 12.07 Taxicabs 12.08 Bicycles 12.09 Mobile Homes 12.10 Junkyards 12.11 Community Antenna Television Franchise 12.12 Dogs 12.13 Flea Markets 12.14 Junked or Unlicensed Motor Vehicles 12.20 Penalties Top of Page
	Chapter 13 Municipal Utilities
	Water Utility 13.01 Water Utility Rules and Regulations 13.02 Fluoridation of Water Supply 13.03 Collection of Delinquent Charges 13.04 Cross Connection 13.05 State Plumbing Code Adopted Sewarage and Wastewater Disposal (Rep. & recr. #99) 13.10 Purpose 13.11 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 13.12 Interpretation 13.13 Definitions 13.14 Use of the Public Sewers 13.15 Pretreatment 13.16 Private Sewage Treatment and Disposal 13.17 Service of Outlying Territory 13.18 Construction of Sewers and Connections for Buildings 13.19 Septic Tank Haulers 13.20 Sewer User Classifications 13.21 Conditions for Discharge into Treatment System 13.22 Damage or Tampering with Sewage Works 13.23 Violations and Penalties 13.24 Discharge Permits 13.25 Establishment of User Charge System 13.26 Sewer Service Charges 13.27 Wastewater Treatment Bill 13.28 Debt Service 13.29 Accounting 13.30 Penalty
	Chapter 14 Building Code
	14.01 Adopted Standards 14.02 Building Inspector 14.03 Building Permit Required 14.04 Building Inspections 14.05 New Methods and Materials 14.06 City Not Liable 14.07 Room Heaters, Stoves and Freestanding Fireplaces 14.08 Heating Units Adjunct to Existing Warm Air Furnaces 14.09 Regulation of Solid Fuel Fired Heating Devices 14.25 Penalty Top of Page
	Chapter 15 Park Rules and Regulations
	15.01 Definitions 15.02 Permits Required for Certain Uses 15.03 Prohibited Items or Uses 15.04 Park Hours 15.05 Park Closing and Opening Dates 15.06 Fees and Charges 15.07 Shelter Fees and Reservations 15.08 General Regulations 15.09 Park Commission's Rule-Making Authority 15.10 Penalties 15.11 Arrest for Violation
	Chapter 16 Subdivision Control Ordinance
	16.01 Introduction and Purpose 16.02 General Provisions 16.03 Definitions 16.04 Land Suitability 16.05 Procedure 16.06 Design Standards 16.07 Required Improvements 16.08 Division of Lots of Record (Not Subdivisions) 16.09 Replats 16.10 Administration
	Chapter 17 Zoning Code
	Introduction 17.01 Authority 17.02 Purpose 17.03 Intent 17.04 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 17.05 Interpretation 17.06 Title 17.07 Effective Date 17.08 Definitions General Provisions 17.10 Jurisdiction 17.11 City Plan Commission Designated 17.12 Zoning Administrator Designated 17.13 Compliance 17.14 Zoning Permits 17.15 Uses Not Requiring a Zoning Permit 17.16 Site Restrictions 17.17 Use Restrictions 17.18 Reduction or Joint Use 17.19 Violations Zoning Districts 17.20 Establishment 17.21 Zoning Map 17.22 R-lA Rural Residential District 17.23 R-l Single Family Residential District 17.24 R-2 Multifamily Residential District 17.25 MH-Residential Mobile Home Park District 17.26 B-l Retail Business District 17.27 B-2 Highway Commercial District 17.28 B-3 Land Extensive Commercial District 17.29 M-l Light Industrial District 17.30 M-2 Heavy Industrial District 17.3l AT-Agricultural Transition District 17.32 PUD-Planned Unit Development District 17.33 C-Conservation District 17.34 CD-Downtown Historic District Conditional Uses 17.40 Permits 17.41 Application 17.42 Hearings 17.43 Review and Approval 17.44 Permit Required for Earth Satellite Stations Located Within the City Traffic, Parking and Access 17.45 Traffic Visibility 17.46 Loading Requirements 17.47 Parking Requirements Modifications 17.50 Height 17.5l Yards 17.52 Additions 17.53 Average Street Yards 17.54 Special Yard Provisions in Areas Without Public Sewer 17.55 Utility Sheds Under 120 Sq. Ft. 17.56 Garages on Alleys Signs 17.60 Permit Required 17.61 Signs Excepted 17.62 Signs Permitted 17.63 Traffic 17.64 Existing Signs 17.65 Sign Removal 17.66 Signs Generally Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots 17.70 Existing Nonconforming Uses 17.71 Abolishment or Replacement 17.72 Existing Nonconforming Structures 17.73 Changes and Substitutions 17.74 Nonconforming Lots Board of Zoning Appeals 17.75 Establishment 17.76 Membership 17.77 Organization 17.78 Powers 17.79 Appeals and Applications 17.80 Hearings 17.81 Findings 17.82 Decision 17.83 Review by Court of Record Changes and Amendments 17.85 Authority 17.86 Initiation 17.87 Petitions 17.88 Recommendations 17.89 City Council Action 17.90 Protest l7.95 Penalty Top of Page
	Chapter 18 Shoreland-Wetland
	18.01 Purpose 18.02 Compliance 18.03 Shoreland-Wetland Zoning District 18.04 Permitted Uses Not Requiring a Zoning Permit 18.05 Permitted Uses Requiring a Zoning Permit 18.06 Prohibited Uses 18.07 Nonconforming Uses and Structures 18.08 Amendments to These Regulations 18.09 Zoning Administrator 18.10 Zoning Permits 18.11 Zoning Permit Applications 18.12 Administration and Enforcement 18.13 Definitions
	Chapter 19 Floodplain Zoning
	19.01 Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Statement of Purpose, Title and General Provisions 19.02 General Standards Applicable to All Floodplain Districts 19.03 Floodway District 19.04 Floodfringe District 19.05 General Floodplain District 19.06 Nonconforming Uses 19.07 Administration 19.08 Procedures for Amendments 19.09 Enforcement and Penalties 19.10 Definitions
	Chapter 20 Cable System
	20.01 Purpose 20.02 Definitions 20.03 Franchises 20.04 Authority Under Franchise 20.05 Franchise Fee 20.06 Limitations of Franchise 20.07 Additional City Rights 20.08 Service 20.09 Construction, Operational and Performance Standards 20.10 Liability and Indemnification 20.12 Franchise Transfers 20.13 Access to Cable Service 20.15 PEG Facilities 20.17 Penalties for Violation of This Chapter 20.18 Miscellaneous Provisions Top of Page
	Chapter 21 Solid Waste Recycling
	21.01 Title 21.02 Purpose 21.03 Authority 21.04 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions 21.05 Interpretation 21.06 Severability 21.07 Applicability 21.08 Administration 21.09 Effective Date 21.10 Definitions 21.11 Separation of Recyclable Materials 21.12 Separation Requirements Exempted 21.13 Care of Separated Recyclable Materials 21.14 Management of Lead Acid Batteries, Major Appliances, Waste Oil and Yard Waste 21.15 Preparation and Collection of Recyclable Materials 21.16 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Multiple Family Dwellings 21.17 Responsibilities of Owners or Designated Agents of Nonresidential Facilities and Properties 21.18 Prohibitions on Disposal of Recyclable Materials Separated for Recycling 21.19 Enforcement
	Chapter 22 Housing Code
	(Cr. #9l) 22.01 Purpose and Authority 22.02 Definitions 22.03 Discrimination Prohibited 22.04 Block Busting 22.05 References and Financing 22.06 Exemptions 22.07 Procedure 22.08 Penalties 22.09 Remedies 22.10 Rights Protected
	Chapter 23 Historic Preservation
	23.01 Purpose and Intent 23.02 Definitions 23.03 Historic Preservation Commission 23.04 Historic Structure, Historic Site and Historic District Designation Criteria 23.05 Power and Duties 23.06 Procedures 23.07 Interim Control 23.08 Conformity with Regulations 23.09 Penalties for Violations 23.10 Emergency Conditions Top of Page
	Chapter 25 Construction and Effect of Ordinances
	25.01 Rules of Construction 25.02 Conflict and Separability 25.03 Documents Incorporated Herein To Be Filed 25.04 Penalty Provisions 25.05 Repeal of General Ordinances 25.06 Effect of Repeal 25.07 Title: Effective Date: Citation 25.08 Keeping Code Current: Revisor's Amendments
	Chapter 26 Airport Operation and Land Use Standards
	26.01 Definitions 26.02 General Authority and Duties 26.03 Operation Policies 26.04 Land Uses 26.05 Airport Vehicle Use Law
	Chapter 27 Minimum Standards for Aeronautical Services
	27.01 Definitions 27.02 General Requirements of Operators 27.03 Specific Requirements of Operators
	Chapter 28 Airport Height Limitation Zoning
	28.01 Definitions 28.02 Zoning 28.03 Height Limits and Exceptions 28.04 Nonconforming Uses and Structures Under Construction 28.05 Administration 28.06 Appeals and Reviews 28.07 Amendments 28.08 Penalty 28.09 Severability 28.10 Conflicting Regulations Top of Page