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 chapter and other applicable local, state or federal regulations. (However, see section 8-14-4 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 chapter.
B. Municipalities And State Agencies Regulated: Unless specifically exempted by law, all villages are required to comply with this ordinance 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 chapter supersedes all the provisions of any municipal zoning ordinance enacted under sections 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 chapter, that ordinance shall continue in full force and effect to the extent of the greater restrictions, but not otherwise.
2. This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing deed restrictions, covenants or easements. However, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail.
D. Interpretation: In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in favor of the municipality and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other powers granted by the Wisconsin statutes. Where a provision of this chapter is required by a standard in chapter NR 117, Wisconsin administrative code, and where the chapter 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 chapter or in effect on the date of the most recent text amendment to this chapter.
E. Severability: Should any portion of this chapter be declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected.
F. Annexed Areas: The Manitowoc County shoreland zoning provisions in effect on the date of annexation remain in effect administered by the municipality for all areas annexed by the municipality after May 7, 1982. These annexed lands are described on the municipality's official zoning map. The Manitowoc County shoreland zoning provisions are incorporated by reference for the purpose of administering this section and are on file in the office of the municipal zoning administrator. (Ord., 1-3-1994)