Wisconsin Statutes Municipalities (Ch. 59 to 68) § 62.234. Construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning

(1) Definition. As used in this section, “department” means the department of natural resources.

(2) Authority to enact ordinance. To effect the purposes of s. 281.33 and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, a city may enact a zoning ordinance, that is applicable to all of its incorporated area, for construction site erosion control at sites described in s. 281.33(3)(a)1. a. and b. and for storm water management. This ordinance may be enacted separately from ordinances enacted under s. 62.23.An ordinance enacted under this subsection is subject to the strict conformity requirements under s. 281.33(3m).

(5) Applicability of comprehensive zoning plan or general zoning ordinance. Ordinances enacted under this section shall accord and be consistent with any comprehensive zoning plan or general zoning ordinance applicable to the enacting cities, so far as practicable.

(6) Applicability of local subdivision regulation. All powers granted to a city under s. 236.45 may be exercised by it with respect to construction site erosion control at sites described in s. 281.33(3)(a)1. a. and b. or with respect to storm water management regulation, if the city has or provides a planning commission or agency.

(7) Applicability to local governments and agencies. An ordinance enacted under this section is applicable to activities conducted by a unit of local government and an agency of that unit of government. An ordinance enacted under this section is not applicable to activities conducted by an agency, as defined under s. 227.01(1) but also including the office of district attorney, which is subject to the state plan promulgated or a memorandum of understanding entered into under s. 281.33(2).