ORD1972219ORDINANCE 1219
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF 'mE CITY OF MUSKEGO
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.01 (4) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Muskego is hereby amended to read as follows:
6.01 ill Preservation of Topography:
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A. In order to protect the property owner from possible
damage due to change in the existing grade of adjoining
lands and to aid in preserving and protecting the natural
beauty and character of the landscape, no change in the
existing topography of any land shall be made which would
result in increasing any portion of the slope to a ratio
greater than 2 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical. In no
case shall any change in topography be made which would
likely result in soil erosion.
B. Retaining walls may be permitted in accordance with
Section 4.05 (2) D.4.
C. No change in topography shall be made which would
adversely affect the adjoining property.
D. If any change in grade is made, the following provisions
shall be required:
1. Adequate drainage to streets, ditches, storm sewers,
or other approved areas must be provided directly from
the property.
2. Safe disposal of run off caused by rooftops, pavements,
and straightened waterways shall be provided.
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E. Any material conveyed to or from a lot or site for the
purpose of changing the topography of said lot or site shall
have city approval.
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts or ordinances inconsistent
with or contravening this ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its publication and passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED 'm:IS //; DAY OF (~ ~ , 1972.
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ATTEST:
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