The Shoreland and Floodland Protection Ordinance applies to lands in unincorporated Townships within 1,000 feet of a lake and 300 feet of a river or stream or the 100 year floodplain, whichever is greater. In addition to the objectives of the Zoning Code, this Ordinance seeks to prevent water pollution and protect or improve the quality of lakes and streams.

Click here to view the Shoreland Ordinance.

Shoreland Ordinance bookmarked

Best Management Practices for Recreational Chicken Keeping

The Shoreland and Floodland Subdivision Control Ordinance sets forth design standards for the division of land through the subdivision platting or certified survey map processes. The Code generally applies to lands within 1,000 feet of a lake and 300 feet of a stream in the unincorporated Townships.

To view the Shoreland and Floodland Subdivision Control Ordinance, please click on the link below:

Shoreland and Floodland Subdivision Control Ordinance

The Airport Height Zoning Ordinance regulates the use of property and restricts the height of structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field to promote the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the public.

To view the Airport Height Ordinance, please click on the link below:

Airport

To view the corresponding Height Limitation Zoning Maps, first view the Index Map to identify the desired areas, then open the corresponding lettered zoning map.

Index Map
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• Draft County Floodplain Ordinance (w/track changes from State Model Ordinance)
• Draft County Shoreland Ordinance (w/track changes)
• Draft County Floodplain Ordinance
• Draft County Shoreland Ordinance
• Draft County Shoreland and Floodland Subdivision Control Ordinance