CSV.7.1.040 Purpose

The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of Lac Courte Oreilles citizens (members). As such, this ordinance has been established to:

(a) Further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions and prevent and control water pollution through:

(1) Controlling filling and grading to prevent serious soil erosion problems.

(b) Protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life through:

(1) Preserving wetlands and other fish and aquatic habitat;

(2) Regulating pollution sources;

(3) Controlling shoreline alterations, dredging and lagooning.

(c) Preserve shore cover and natural beauty through:

(1) Restricting the removal of natural shoreland cover;

(2) Preventing shoreline encroachment by structures;

(3) Controlling shoreland excavation and other earth moving activities; and

(4) Regulating the placement of structures.