4-14-25 Public Hearing — Agenda

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCES PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the Village of Brooklyn that a public hearing will be held on April 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Village Hall, 210 Commercial Street, to solicit comments on a new proposed Village of Brooklyn zoning ordinance: Chapter 117-1013 Temporary structures. A copy of the proposed ordinance is below. All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to Village of Brooklyn, Village Board, 210 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521. Ordinance 117-1013: Temporary structures: A. No habitation in any temporary structures, including but not limited to tents, yurts, teepees, etc., shall be allowed on any lot, except as being used for leisure activities and located on the same parcel as a principal dwelling unit, or as approved by the village board. B. No habitation in a motor vehicle, including but not limited to a passenger car, SUV, pickup truck, or semi tractor, shall be allowed on any lot. C. Use of tents for purposes of public assembly is permitted, provided they comply at all times with the following requirements: (1) A permit has been authorized by the village board (2) The tent must be located within all zoning setback requirements (3) The village board may require placement of the tent to take advantage of all natural and/or man-made screening to minimize the exposure of the tent to the public. (4) A tent permit fee has been paid pursuant to the schedule of fees in Appendix C (5) The tent must at all times comply with the village noise and lighting ordinances and all other applicable Village ordinances (6) Prior to occupancy, the tent must be inspected by the Brooklyn fire chief or their designee. D. Tents for any purpose other than for public assembly as set forth in C above, including but not limited to storage purposes, garages, and animal housing, are strictly prohibited. E. Penalties. The penalty for violation of any provision in this section shall be escalating citations as defined in the schedule of fees Appendix C. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day on which a violation of any provision of this chapter occurs or continues. After three (3) citations, the village shall cause the removal at owner’s expense. Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer Posted 3/20/25 Published 3/27/2025 and 4/3/2025