A. Compliance: The use of wetlands and the alteration of wetlands within the shoreland area of the municipality shall be in full compliance with the terms of this title and other applicable local, state or federal regulations. (However, see section 13-1-4 of this chapter, for the standards applicable to nonconforming uses.) All permitted development shall require the issuance of a zoning permit unless otherwise expressly excluded by a provision of this title.
B. Municipalities And State Agencies Regulated: Unless specifically exempted by law, all cities, villages, towns and counties are required to comply with this title and obtain all necessary permits. State agencies are required to comply if section 13.48(13), Wisconsin statutes, applies. The construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair of state highways and bridges by the Wisconsin department of transportation are exempt when section 30.12(4)(a), Wisconsin statutes, applies.
C. Abrogation And Greater Restrictions:
1. This title supersedes all the provisions of any municipal zoning ordinance enacted under section 61.35, 62.23, or 87.30, Wisconsin statutes, which relate to floodplains and shoreland-wetlands; except that, where another municipal zoning ordinance is more restrictive than this title, that ordinance shall continue in full force and effect to the extent of the greater restrictions, but not otherwise.
2. This title is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing deed restrictions, covenants or easements. However, where this title imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this title shall prevail.
D. Interpretation: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the city and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by the Wisconsin statutes. Where a provision of this title is required by a standard in chapter NR 117, Wisconsin administrative code, and where the title provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted in light of the chapter NR 117 standards in effect on the date of the adoption of this title or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this title.
E. Severability: Should any portion of this title be declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this title shall not be affected.
F. Annexed Areas: The Dunn County shoreland zoning provisions in effect on the date of annexation remain in effect, administered by the city for all areas annexed by the city after May 7, 1982. These annexed lands are described on the city of Menomonie official zoning map. The Dunn County shoreland zoning provisions are incorporated by reference for the purpose of administering this title and are on file in the office of the municipal zoning administrator. (1975 Code Ch.23 §II)