(a) Purpose; Authority. Pursuant to the grant of police powers to Wisconsin municipalities, the purpose of this Section is to:
(1) Protect the public and safety of inhabitants of and visitors to the Village of Edgar from using prohibited dwelling units and to require that dwelling units utilize proper sanitary and water services; and
(2) To safeguard the intent of the intent of land division, health, building code, and zoning ordinances regarding the number of dwellings permissible on one- and two-family residential parcels and the prohibition against establishing residential uses on business and industrial parcels except where specifically allowed.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions shall be applicable in this Section:
(1) Automobiles as defined in Sec. 340.01(4), Wis. Stats.
(2) Boats as defined in Sec. 29.001(16), Wis. Stats.
(3) Camping Trailers as defined in Sec. 340.01(6), Wis. Stats. Also included in this definition are travel trailers, tent ("pop-up") trailers, van or pickup truck campers, and fifth-wheel trailers.
(4) Motor Buses as defined in Sec. 340.01(31), Wis. Stats.
(5) Motor Homes as defined in Sec. 340.01(33m), Wis. Stats.
(6) Recreational Vehicles as defined in Sec. 340.01(48r), Wis. Stats.
(7) School Buses as defined in Sec. 340.01(56), Wis. Stats., and which are no longer primarily used for providing regular or charter transportation services.
(c) Prohibited Dwellings; Limited Exceptions.
(1) Prohibited Dwe/1/ng Units. Except as provided in Subsection (c)(2) and (3) below, no automobile, motor vehicle, boat, camping trailer, motor bus, motor home, recreational vehicle, school bus, tent, accessory building, cellar, or unfinished home shall, at any time, be used as a dwelling unit. Parcels with a basement only constructed shall not be used as a dwelling place except where specifically designed for such use in conformity with building code requirements.
(2) Limited Exception For Short-Term Use.
a. Unless located in a properly Village-authorized campground or recreational vehicle park, an automobile, motor vehicle, camping trailer, motor bus, motor home, recreational vehicle, boat, school bus or tent may not be occupied as living quarters for more than an aggregate of seven (7) days on a residential parcel with no principal structure or an aggregate of fourteen (14) days on a residential parcel with a principal structure within a one hundred and twenty (120) day period. Such vehicles, campers and other regulated temporary living units described above shall at no time be used for sleeping or living purposes if parked on a public right-of-way or public parking lot.
b. Such limited occupancy is permissible only with the written permission of the property owner, a copy of which shall be provided to the Village upon request. The vehicle, camper or other regulated temporary living unit described in Subsection (c)(2)a above must be designed for temporary residential use and be owned by the property owner, by the occupant, or a guest of the occupant of the primary residence. Such vehicle, camper or other regulated temporary living unit described in Subsection (c)(2)a above may be temporarily connected to an approved electrical connection, but shall not be connected to wastewater or potable water lines. Recreational vehicles shall be self-contained, with all grey water and/or sewage disposed of at an appropriate disposal location in accordance with state regulations.
c. Except in a Village-authorized campground or recreational vehicle park, this limited exception does not apply to non-residential zoned parcels.
(3) Limited Exception For Emergency Situations.
a. On a parcel zoned or used for residential purposes, the Village Board may grant a special exception to the limitations prescribed in this Section if a disaster or other emergency has occurred on that parcel which has created a need for temporary housing. Examples of such a disaster or emergency are a fire, tornado, extreme flooding, etc.
b. The Village Board may grant a special exception under this Subsection for a period up to six (6) months. The Village Board may attach conditions to the special exception. The Village Board shall also require the applicant to enter into a contract with the Village agreeing to the terms of the special exception.