Land Division Ordinance

Town of Washington, Green County Land Division Ordinance -

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1. AUTHORITY

These regulations are adopted under the authority granted by Section 236.45 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. The regulations are designed to further the orderly layout and use of land to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public requirements to minimize the public impact from subdivision of large tracts into smaller parcels of land; to provide the best possible environment for human habitation; to facilitate the goals given in the Town of Washington Land Use Plan.

3. JURISDICTION

Jurisdiction of these regulations shall include all lands within the Town of Washington. The provisions of this ordinance, as it relates to divisions of tracts of land into less than five (5) parcels shall not apply to:

a. Transfers of interest in land by will or pursuant to court order;

b. Leases for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, mortgages or easements;

c. The sale or exchange of land between owners of adjoining property if additional lots are not thereby created and the lots resulting are not reduced below the minimum sizes required by this ordinance; and

d. The redrawing of lot lines by the owner of a parcel so as to create the same number or fewer lots within that parcel, so long as each of the resulting lots are of equal or greater size than the minimum sizes required by this ordinance.

4. COMPLIANCE

No person, firm, corporation, partnership or legal entity of any sort shall divide any land located within the Town which results in a land division as defined herein without compliance with all requirements of this ordinance and with:

a. Chapter 236 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

b. Green County Zoning Regulations, Sanitary Code, and Subdivision regulations.

c. State of Wisconsin rules on sewers and septic systems

d. State of Wisconsin rules on pollution abatement.

e. State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation rules relating to safety of access and the preservation of the public interest and investment in the highway system if the land owned or controlled by the subdivider abuts on a state trunk highway or connecting street; and

f. All applicable master plans, zoning ordinances, official maps adopted under Section 62.33 Stats and any other ordinances and regulations.

Where provisions of this ordinance impose greater restrictions than a-f above, it is intended that the provisions of this ordinance shall apply.

5. DEFINITIONS

a. Certified survey map-A map of land prepared in accordance with Sec 236.34 of the Wisconsin Statutes and in full compliance with applicable provisions of this ordinance. A certified survey has the same legal force and effect as a subdivision plat.

b. Commission-The Town of Washington Planning Commission

c. Board-The Town of Washington Board

d. Land Division-The division of a parcel of land by the owner thereof or the owner’s agent where the act of division creates two or more lots.

e. Lot-Land two (2) acres or larger created by land division

f. Land divider-Any person, corporation, or other entity requesting review or action on a land division.

g. Parcel-Contiguous land under the control of a land divider regardless of whether it is separated by streets, highways, railroad right-of-ways, utility easements, or other easements.

h. Land Use Plan-The Town of Washington Land Use Plan

i. Town Clerk-Clerk of the Town of Washington.

j. Adjoining property-Parcels of land under the control of separate owners that share common border lines or points regardless of whether they separated by streets, highways, or railroad right-of-ways.

k. Setback lot-A lot not contiguous to a road except for that portion that serves as the access driveway and not less than 450’ at its closest point from any Town road, County Road or State Highway. The area of the driveway serving the setback lot shall be excluded for the purpose of calculating the minimum two (2) acre lot size.

l. Standard lot-A lot that is contiguous to a road and does not meet the definition of a Setback lot.

6. LAND DIVISIONS WITH OR WITHOUT A CERTIFIED SURVEY

a. A certified survey map (CSM) prepared by a land surveyor registered in this state shall be required for all land divisions that create any parcel less than thirty (30) acres. A CSM is not required if the division of land does not create any parcels less that 30 acres. The map shall comply in all respects with the requirements of Sec. 236.34 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

b. Parcel Size and frontage

(1) One division of land shall be allowed for every thirty (30) contiguous acres under the control of a land divider as of the original effective date of this ordinance (September 11, 2000). The resultant division may create no lots less than two (2) acres except in the case of setback lots when the minimum size will be two (2) acres excluding the area for the access driveway. This limitation runs with the land in perpetuity and is irrespective of future ownership. The clerk shall maintain a database tracking the number of allowable divisions per parcel.

If the land divider has any remaining divisions he or she may choose to transfer one or more of these remaining divisions to the newly created lot(s).

Any lots created exceeding thirty (30) acres may not be further divided if all allowable divisions have been exhausted or transferred. The land divider will be required to include language on conveyancing instruments noting the number of allowable future divisions, if any, that are allowed.

(2) Standard lots created by divisions shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) feet of frontage on an existing town road, county highway or state highway; Set back lots shall have a minimum of fifty (50) feet of frontage on an existing town road, county highway or state highway.

c. Information required

The map shall show correctly on its face, in addition to the information required by Sec. 236.34 Wisconsin Stats., the following:

(1) All existing buildings, water courses, drainage ditches, and other features pertinent to property division, including the location of water wells, dry wells, drain fields and pipes;

(2) Setbacks or building lines required by the Town Planning Commission;

(3) Date of the map;

(4) Graphic scale;

(5) Name and address of the owner, land divider and surveyor.

d. Certificates

(1) Surveyor - The surveyor shall certify on the face of the map that he has fully complied with all provisions of this ordinance.

(2) Town - The following certificate of approval shall be typed, lettered or otherwise reproduced legibly on the face of the map:

APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON

___________________________ ___________________________

Chairman Clerk

Date:_______________________ Date:_______________________

e. Recording

The land divider shall record the certified survey map with the Green County Register of Deeds after it has been approved, and shall file a certified copy of the recorded map with the clerk within ten (10) days after the map is recorded.

7. PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DIVISIONS

Any land divider shall divide land located in the Town of Washington which creates a land division as defined in this ordinance shall comply with the following procedure:

a. The land divider shall prepare a Preliminary Parcel Division Inquiry. It shall be submitted to the Town of Washington Planning Commission for review. The inquiry shall include a legible map showing boundaries and acreage of the original parcel and the lots to be created thereon, location of propose improvements and location of natural waterways and other natural topographical features. Preliminary Parcel Inquiry forms and instructions may be obtained from the Clerk.

b. The Planning Commission shall review the proposed division for compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. The Planning Commission shall review the records of the Clerk to determine if the parcel in question has been subject to previous division or is subject to deed restrictions.

c. Upon approval of the Preliminary Parcel Division Inquiry by the Planning Commission, the land divider shall submit to the Planning Commission a certified survey map (CSM) prepared by a registered surveyor if a CSM is required by paragraph 6 of this ordinance. The survey shall include an accurate legal description of the parcel from which the new lots are to be created, the acreage of each proposed lot, locations of all proposed driveways, locations of public road frontage, locations of natural waterways or other natural topographical features, locations of proposed public and/or private easements, and descriptions of intended uses. If a CSM is not required for the proposed division, the Planning Commission shall forward its recommendation for approval, conditional approval, or rejection of the proposed division to the Town Board.

d. If the Preliminary Parcel Division Inquiry is rejected by the Planning Commission, the land divider may appeal that decision to the Town Board or resubmit an amended Inquiry to the Planning Commission.

e. If a CSM is required, the Planning Commission shall review the CSM for compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and forward its recommendation for approval, conditional approval or rejection to the Town Board.

f. Upon receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Town Board shall approve, approve conditionally or reject the land division based on the determination as to its conformance with the provision of this ordinance and other applicable Town ordinances. As a condition of approval the Town Board may require the land divider to include deed restriction language on any instrument of conveyance.

g. No construction shall commence on a lot created by a land division which does not comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

8. LAND SUITABILITY

No land shall be divided which is held unsuitable for the proposed use by the Planning Commission for reasons of flooding, inadequate draining, soil and rock formations with severe limitations for development, severe erosion potential, unfavorable topography, inadequate septic or sewerage disposal capabilities, or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety, or welfare of the future residents of the community. The Planning Commission in applying the provisions of this ordinance shall, in writing, recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion that the land is not suitable for the proposed use and afford the land divider an opportunity to present evidence regarding suitability at a public hearing before the Town Board. Thereafter, the Town Board may affirm, modify, or withdraw the determination of unsuitability.

9. PENALTIES

Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject to penalties and forfeitures as provided in Sections 236.30, 236.31, 236.32, 236.335 and 236.35 Wisconsin Stats.

10. SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and it is expressly declared that the Town Board would have passed the other provisions of this ordinance irrespective of whether or not one or more provisions may be declared invalid. If any provision of this ordinance or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

11. EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take effect one day after its publication or posting as required by law.

This ordinance was adopted by the Town of Washington Board of Supervisors at a meeting on the _______day of_______2000 by a vote of _____aye and ____no, recorded as follows: Chairman_____;

1^st Supervisor______; 2^nd Supervisor______.

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Chairman

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1^st Supervisor

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2^nd Supervisor

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Preliminary Parcel Division Inquiry

PRELIMINARY PARCEL DIVISION INQUIRY

Town of Washington, Green County, Wisconsin

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

I. NAME OF SUBDIVIDER (Current Owner) OF LAND PROPOSED FOR

SUBDIVISION:_______________________________________________

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________

PHONE: Day ( )______________Evening ( )__________________

II. NAME OF SUBDIVIDER (Applicant) IF DIFFERENT THAN CURRENT

OWNER: ___________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

PHONE: Day ( )______________Evening ( )__________________

III. NAME AND LOCATION OF LAND PROPOSED FOR DIVISION:

Section: _______________________________________________

Parcel No(s): _______________________________________________

IV. PLEASE PROVIDE A MAP OF THE PROPOSED DIVISION SHOWING

THOSE ITEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE ORDINANCE. (See the instructions.)

V. INTENDED USE OF LAND: ___________________________________

Status of perc test(s): ____________________________________________

VI. _______________________________________ _____________________

Applicant Signature Date

This form must be presented to the Town of Washington Planning Commission for review and approval. Call the Town Clerk at 938-4938 to get on the agenda.

RECOMMENDATION: ________APPROVAL _______REJECTION

_______________________________________ _____________________

Plan Commission Chairperson Date

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY PARCEL DIVISION INQUIRY

Town of Washington, Green County, Wisconsin

The Town of Washington Board of Supervisors enacted Washington Ordinance

# 09-11-00 entitled “Town of Washington Land Division Ordinance” on September 11, 2000. It was effective September 12, 2000.

The stated purpose of the ordinance reads in part “to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.” The ordinance specifies in Sec 7: Procedure for Approval of Land Divisions. These instructions are intended to provide additional guidance to the applicant and to enable the Planning Commission to fulfill its duties related to approval of subdivisions of land under the ordinance.

COMPLETION OF “PRELIMINARY PARCEL DIVISION INQUIRY” FORM

General

Please complete all sections by typing or printing legibly. A facsimile of the form is acceptable so long as it conforms in content and is otherwise complete. Be sure the required map is attached and that any other attachments are clearly labeled.

Section I

Provide all details as relates to current titled owner. This is required in order to determine conformance with the Ordinance.

Section II

If this inquiry is being initiated by someone other than the current owner, please complete this section. If not, mark as “NA.”

Section III

The Ordinance at Section 6B(1) requires that all “contiguous acres” be totaled in order to determine the potential for subdivision. Please identify all parcels by parcel number (found on the property tax notice), section and acreage per parcel.

Section IV

On the back of this inquiry form or a separate sheet of paper, create a hand drawn map of the proposed division showing at least the following (required by the Ordinance):

1. boundaries and acreage of proposed parcels

2. location of proposed improvements and driveways

3. location of natural waterways and significant topographical features

4. location of proposed public or private easements

5. your name

Section V

Please provide a description of the intended use. If the intended use does not require a perc test, insert “NA” on that line.

Section VI

Please sign and date the form and forward it to the Town Clerk.

PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES

The Planning Commission will deal with inquires in the order received. Commission members may make a site viewing prior to meeting on the “Inquiry.” A member of the Commission may make a follow-up contact with you to clarify any outstanding matters prior to the meeting.

You are welcome, actually encouraged, to attend the meeting and be available to answer questions. So you are aware, meetings are subject to the Open Meeting law and, therefore, open to the public.

In the event the decision is unfavorable, the Commission will provide you with a written document reciting the particular facts upon which the decision was made. You will have the opportunity to present evidence at a hearing before the Commission after which the Commission may affirm, modify or withdraw it initial decision.

Planning Commission decisions move forward to the Town Board in the form of a recommendation. The Board makes all final land division decisions.

* * * CAUTIONARY NOTE TO SUBDIVIDERS, BUYERS, AND SELLERS * * *

All parcel ownership in the Town of Washington, as of the date of the Ordinance has been reviewed and indexed. All contiguous parcels have been assigned the allowable number of divisions. The record is maintained by the Town Clerk.

To protect the interests of buyer and seller, transfers of ownership involving divisions of land should include allocation of remaining divisions (if any) between the remainder of the initial parcel and the new parcel created by the transfer.

For example, someone with 160 acres decides to sell 60 acres. A 160 acre parcel

Is eligible for 5 divisions (splits). The sale of the 60 acres uses one division. The

New 60 acre property has enough size to create 6 more 10 acre lots, except that in this case there are only 4 more allowed from the original. The buyer and seller must agree on the number of divisions that go with the 60 acres.

Possible combinations: original-0, new-4; original-1, new-3; original-2, new-2; original-3, new-1.

The Planning Commission may require deed restriction language specifically allocating the remaining divisions as a condition of approval.

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Ordinance to Form a Plan Commission

ORDINANCE NO. 01-02-12

An Ordinance of the Town of Washington Creating a Plan Commission

The Town Board of the Town of Washington, Green County, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows:

Section 1. Creation of Plan Commission.

Pursuant to Sections 60.22(3), 61.35, and 62.23, Wisconsin Statutes, and other applicable law, there is hereby created a “Plan Commission” for the Town of Washington, Green County, Wisconsin.

Section 2. Membership.

The Plan Commission shall consist of five (5) members composed of four citizens and one supervisor. The citizen members shall be persons of recognized experience and qualifications in land use planning issues. The supervisor shall be the Town Chair unless he or she elects to appoint someone else to the position. The Plan Commission shall elect its own officers. [Note: most commissions have seven members, but five is acceptable as well - must modify this Section and Section 4 after membership determination is made.]

Section 3. Appointment.

The citizen members shall be appointed by the Town Chair, subject to confirmation by the Town Board. In the event of a vacancy, the Town Chair shall appoint a replacement member for the unexpired term, subject to confirmation by the Town Board.

Section 4. Term.

Two (2) citizen members shall be appointed for an initial term ending June 1, 2001 and two (2) citizen members for an initial term ending June 1, 2002. At the end of such initial terms, citizen members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years ending on June 1 of the third succeeding year. The supervisor member of the Plan Commission shall serve an initial term ending on the second Monday of April, 2001. Thereafter, the supervisor shall be appointed for a one-year term ending on the second Monday of each April.

Section 5. Quorum and Voting.

Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. Nevertheless, all actions of the Plan Commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all of the members of the Commission.

Section 6. Records.

The Plan Commission shall comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law regarding notices of meetings, agendas, minutes of meetings, and records of votes cast. A copy of the records of the Plan Commission shall at all times be provided to the Town Clerk.

Section 7. Powers and Duties.

A. The Plan Commission shall have the powers and duties of a Village Plan Commission under §61.35 of the Wisconsin Statutes, except for the powers relating to adoption of Town zoning ordinances. When the Town establishes a subdivision ordinance or an erosion control ordinance, the Plan Commission shall be the primary reviewing body for applications thereunder and make recommendations directly to the Town Board. In addition, the Town Board may, from time to time, delegate additional responsibilities to the Plan Commission. To the extent necessary, the Plan Commission shall have the power to employ experts and staff, and to pay for their services and such other expenses as may be necessary and proper, not exceeding, in all, the appropriation that may be made for such commission by the Town Board, or placed at its disposal through gift, and subject to any ordinance or resolution enacted by the Town Board.

B. Public Hearings.

1. Prior to action by the Town Board on any request to Green County for a rezoning, variance, or conditional use permit pursuant to the Green County Zoning Code, or as required in counties with any land division in the Town, a public hearing shall be held before the Plan Commission, and the Plan Commission shall make a recommendation on such request to the Town Board at the same or future Plan Commission meeting.

2. The petitioner or applicant making any such request to Green County shall, either prior to, but in no event later than the time the request therefor is filed with the County, file a copy of the application or request form with the Town Clerk together with the following information, as applicable to such request:

(a) Name and street address of the petitioner and a description of the petitioner's legal interest in the property;

(b) Legal description of the property to be affected;

(d) The principal uses of all real estate as follows:

i) Rezoning - 2000 feet

ii) Variance - 250 feet

iii) Conditional Use Permit - 1000 feet

(e) The purpose for which such property is to be used;

(f) Facts indicating that the proposed change will not be detrimental to the general public interests the Towns Land Use Plan and the purposes of the Green County Zoning Code;

(g) Plot plan or survey plat, roughly drawn to scale, showing the property proposed to be changed, location of structures, and property lines ;

(h) With respect to a variance request, complete explanation of reasons supporting the variance, including all three of the following:

i) unnecessary hardships;

ii) unique property features; and

iii) why not contrary to the public interest.

(i) Such other information as may be required by the Plan Commission to facilitate the making of a comprehensive report to the Town Board.

3. The Plan Commission shall hold a public hearing upon each such request, giving notice of the time, place and the request by publication of a Class 1 notice under Chapter 985, Wisconsin Statutes. At least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, written notice thereof shall be given by the Town Clerk or the recording secretary of the Plan Commission by regular mail to all property owners abutting and opposite the real estate for which application is made.

4. The petitioner requesting the particular action shall pay to the Town an application fee at the time of the filing of the petition or application in an amount to be determined from time-to-time by resolution of the Town Board. In addition, petitioner shall pay to the Town Clerk the Town's administrative costs in connection with the request, including reasonable engineering fees and attorney fees, such amount to be paid within thirty (30) days of billing by the Town Clerk. If not paid when due, the Town may impose a lien against the property of the petitioner as a special charge under Section 66.60(16)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, and applicant, by requesting action by the Town Board on such request, agrees to the imposition of such lien.

Section 8. Separability of Provisions.

Should any section, sentence, phase or other portion of this Ordinance be declared invalid, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.

Section 9. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced upon its passage and publication or posting as provided by law.

TOWN OF _________________

By: _______________________________

, Town Chair

By: _______________________________

, Supervisor

By: _______________________________

, Supervisor

Attest: _______________________________

, Town Clerk

Vote:

Ayes: _____________

Noes: _____________

Adopted: _____________

Published or Posted: _____________

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Driveway Ordinance

TOWN OF WASHINGTON

ROAD ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE

AMENDED 03-14-2005

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote public health, safety, and the general welfare of the community and to enforce the goals and policies of the Board of Supervisors.

Definition:

"Road Access" covers the portion of driveway, field road or road between the traveled portion of the public road and the private property.

"Driveway" covers the portion of roadway beyond the public right of way to one or more buildings or building sights.

General Provisions:

A. No Person shall construct, improve or rework a road access or driveway which changes the existing topography of the land without first obtaining a Driveway Permit from the Town Board of Supervisors. Resurfacing previously constructed driveways does not constitute a change.

B. Any proposed driveway or road access construction or modification shall be accompanied by an erosion control plan presented to the Town Board of Supervisors prior to the issuance of a Driveway Permit. An erosion control plan shall include the driveway owners intentions and time table to reseed, mulch, ditch, placement of culvert or any other erosion control measures, all of which shall be completed within ninety (90) days after beginning driveway construction or modification.

C. All property owners have a right to appeal to the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of Washington. A written notice must be delivered to the Town Board of Supervisors ten (10) days before the requested hearing.

D. A fee of$150.00 for Road Access and $300.00 for Driveway shall be charged for the issuance of permits. A refundable deposit of $500.00 will be required. Refund will be made after roadway is completed and residence is ready to be occupied then inspected by the Town Board of Supervisors.

E. Maps of the proposed building site shall be presented to the Town Board of Supervisors.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS:

A. Each driveway shall have a culvert at the ditch line where the driveway meets the public road, unless waived by the Town Board of Supervisors. The culvert diameter shall be a minimum of 18" and the length to be 30 feet unless different dimensions are determined by the Town Board of supervisors.

B. The driveway must have at least six (6) inches of three (3) inch rock on the roadbed and covered with three (3) inches of % inch gravel unless the Town Board of supervisors considers otherwise. The driveway must be twenty one (21) feet in width with 15 foot driving surface and 3 foot gravel shoulders on each side. For driveways longer than 300 feet, at every three hundred (300) foot interval the driveway must be twenty-four (24) feet in width for a length of sixty (60~ feet.

C. An area of twenty-four (24) feet in width and eighteen (18) feet in height shall be cleared along the

driveway right-of-way in order to permit emergency vehicles a safe passage and must be maintained as such.

D. The driveway must have a turning radius at the place where it intersects with a public road of at least . twenty-four (24) feet and an unobstructed view of at least two hundred fifty (250) feet at that place.

E. A driveway which is at least twenty-four (24) feet in length shall have a maximum five (5) percent grade at the point where the driveway enters on to a public road. A slight dip across the driveway shall be placed just before the culvert at the entrance to the public road to prevent debris from washing on to the public road.

F. The side banks shall be seeded promptly to control erosion.

G. All costs of construction of the driveway, including the costs of the culverts and engineer's plan, if required, shall be paid by the property owner requesting the Driveway Pemlit.

H. Curves in the driveway must be an inside radius of not less that thirty-six (36) feet.

I. Clearly mark your house and driveway with your fire number so emergency vehicles can find your home.

J. The driveway must either have a ninety (90) degree Y -turn or a fifty (50) feet turning radius. The grade must not exceed ten (10) percent.

K. This ordinance pertains to all road accesses and driveways entering State, County or Township roads in the Town of Washington.

L. It is the landowners' responsibility to comply with any and all additional regulations as required by Green County or the State of Wisconsin.

M. Road Access and Driveway Pemlits are valid six (6) months from issuance.

EXISTING DRIVEWAYS AND FIELD ROADS:

When washing or other conditions created by existing driveways or field roads becomes a potential hazard to a public road, the Town Board of Supervisors shall notify the owners of the land through which the driveway passes of such condition. Any property owner failing to correct such conditions within ninety (90) days after notice by the Town Board of Supervisors shall be subject to penalties of this ordinance and shall be liable for any costs incurred by the Town of Washington to eliminate the hazard as provided in Wis. Stats, Section 66.60 (126).

PENALTIES

A. Should a road access or driveway be constructed or modified in a way which violates the provisions of this ordinance, the owners of the land through which the driveway passes shall pay a fine equivalent to three (3) times the fee charged for the permit application, whether or not it has been paid. The owner of the land shall also make the corrections indicated by the Town Board of supervisors.

B. If the owners of the land through which the driveway passes do not make the corrections within the time specified, the Town Board of supervisors shall determine the cost of correcting violations of the provisions of this ordinance including, when necessary, the return of disturbed land to original condition. Cost shall be paid to the Town by the owners of the property through which the driveway passes, as provided in Wis. Stats, Section 66.60 (16).

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Road Construction Ordinance

TOWN OF WASHINGTON

TOWN ROAD CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE # 02-02-11 Amended 03-14-2005

SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW DEDICATED ROADS:

1. All Top Soil shall be removed for a 34 feet wide road bed.

2. Fabric layer shall be placed over 30 feet of road bed and must be a product currently

approved by the County Highway Department, if so deemed by Town Board.

3. Gravel base must be 30 feet wide.

First layer: 8 inches of 3 inch rock.

Second layer: 6 inches of 3/4 inch gravel ~ Blacktop: 3 inches compressed

Full width surface (22 feet) should be blacktop with 4 foot gravel shoulders to have

blacktop coat one year following construction.

5. The finished grade of the ditches must be brought to the elevation of the top of the shoulders.

6. Highway ditches must provide drainage and allow for a eighteen (18) inch diameter

culvert with a minimum of a two foot depth unless deemed different by the Town Board of Supervisors.

7. Slope shall not exceed 10% within 100 foot intervals. 8. Ditches must be seeded as soon as possible.

9. Guard rails and other safety features are required when the Town Board of

Washington deems it necessary.

10. Cost of all road signs are the responsibility of the developer.

11. No newly constructed road will be taken over as a town road until all specifications are met.

12. A road construction permit must be issued by Town Board of Washington. This permit is good for one year. On expiration of said permit, a new permit must be granted with the inclusion of any new specifications which must be met at time of Issuance.

13. Town Roads require Road Access permit. .

14. All accesses serving 2 or more residences must be built to Town Road base specs.

SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN OF A DEAD END ROAD

Any road with only one (1) inlet/outlet, must provide for a turn around at the most distant point.

The design must be as follows (see diagram):

Turn around of 100 feet (shoulder to shoulder) with 4 feet gravel shoulder.

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Gravel depth must be inspected after each layer is finished. Inspections will be done

by Green County Highway personnel with all costs paid by the developer.

2. Grade will be inspected at 100 foot intervals with no interval exceeding 10% slope.

MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ROADS

The Town of Washington has the responsibility to maintain all town roads to the specifications of each road at the time of acceptance as an official road.

Limited-use town roads will be maintained at such level and surface type as originally 1 accepted. If

increased traffic suggests that upgrading might be necessary, a public hearing must be held to determine

financial responsibility.

DIAGRAM OF DEAD END ROAD :

See printed documents.

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Emergency Management Resolution

RESOLUTION 11-14-05

Resolution Designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Basis for Incident Management in the Town of Washington

WHEREAS, Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5 establishes the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause size, or complexity; and

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Wisconsin in Executive Order No. 81 directed

that state agencies adopt NIMS as the State standard for incident management and

recommended that local governments adopt NIMS as their standard for incident management and

WHEREAS, the adoption and incorporation of the NIMS is an eligibility requirement for future Federal Homeland Security grants to county and local governments; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Committee of the Town of Washington believes it is in the best interest of the Town of Washington Board that the National Incident Management System (NIMS) be adopted; and

WHEREAS, the NIMS provides for interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State and local capabilities and includes a core set of concepts, principles, terminology and technology covering the incident command system, unified command, training, management of resources and reporting; and

WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve the Town of Washington's ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management process; and

WHEREAS, the Incident Command system components of NIMS are already an integral part of various incident management activities throughout the Town of Washington, including current emergency management training programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Washington Board, in legal session assembled, that the Board approve the recommendation of the Veteran's Service Office and Emergency Management Committee and adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the Town standard for incident management.

SIGNED: TOWN OF WASHINGTON BOARD/Emergency Management Committee

Richard Rufer, Chair Eldon Grossen, 1st supervisor . Calvin Wasserstrass 2^nd Supervisor