Ordinances

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 8 AND 24 AND APPENDIX C

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND

SECTIONS 8-3 AND 24-94 AND APPENDIX C OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 8-3:  Chapter 8 Business Licensing and Regulation; Article I In General; Section 8-3 All other licenses as required; and Section 24-94: Chapter 24 Public Nuisances; Article IV Prohibited Conduct; Section 24-94 Smoking prohibited in certain public areas; and Appendix C Village of Brooklyn Fees; of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 8-3. All other licenses as required.

(a)      Cigarette, tobacco product and electronic vaping products retail license. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the sale of any tobacco related product or electronic vaping products must first obtain a license from the village. The fee for such license shall be established by the village board, from time to time, and made available for public examination in the office of the village clerk.

(b)   Coin-operated machine license. A license shall be required for each coin-operated machine (vending, pin ball, dart, etc.) placed for public use. Cigarette, tobacco and/or electronic vaping products coin-operated machines are not allowable. The fee for such license shall be established by the village board, from time to time, and made available for public examination in the office of the village clerk.

(Ord. of 9-8-1997(2), § 26.04; Ord. of 4-10-2006)

State law reference(s)—Restrictions on sale or gift of cigarettes or tobacco products or electronic vaping products, Wis. Stats. § 134.66 and 2023 Wis. Act 73.

 

Sec. 24-94. Smoking prohibited in certain public areas.

(a)      Smoking shall mean to smoke or carry a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or tobacco related or electronic vaping product in any form.

(b)   Intent and purpose. It is recognized that smoking of tobacco-related products or electronic vaping products creates a potential fire hazard and is hazardous to an individual's health and the health of others when in the presence of smokers in certain public places. This section is adopted for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the people of the village, especially recognizing the rights of nonsmokers who constitute a majority of the population.

(c)    It shall be unlawful for any person to use tobacco or electronic vaping products in village owned buildings or vehicles.

(Ord. of 4-20-2015, § 22-4.15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alcohol (annual):
  Class A (fermented) $50.00

(6 month=$25.00)

  Class B (fermented) 100.00
  Class C (wine) 100.00
  Picnic (beer) $10.00/day
  Class A (liquor, off sale) 200.00
  Class B (liquor, on sale) 400.00
  Class B (liquor—reserve) 10,000.00
  Operator license
  Regular $25.00/year
  Temporary/provisional 15.00
Non-Intoxicating Beverage: 5.00
Tobacco, cigarettes and electronic vaping products 5.00
Coin machine $10.00/machine
Pets (annual)
  Dog—Spayed $12.00 Green; $17.00 Dane
  Dog—Not Spayed $17.00 Green; $22.00 Dane

 

  Cat 5.00

 

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this

26th day of February, 2024.

APPROVED:

 

_______________/s/________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

 

Ayes:__5___                                                   ATTEST:

Nays:__0___

______________/s/_______________________

Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCES

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND DELETE

CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

REGARDING CHIEF OF POLICE REFERENCES

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Chapter 2, Administration; Article III Village Departments, Section 2-137, Police department, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2-137. Police department.

(a)      Generally. The village police department shall consist of a sworn and non-sworn personnel from time-to-time as may be authorized by the village board. Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 61.24, Wis. Stats., the village president may appoint a law enforcement personnel subject to village board approval.

(b)     Selection and suspension of officers.  Shall be handled in accordance with the contract between the Village of Brooklyn and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

(c)      Records and reports. There shall be kept by the department a suitable record in which shall be entered the name of every person arrested in the village, the name of the person making the arrest, the date and cause of the arrest, the court from which the warrant was issued, the disposition made of the case, the amount of fine and costs paid and to whom paid, bond posted, and all complaints in full, according to accepted professional business standards.

(d)     General powers of police officers. Every member of the police department shall:

(1)     Familiarize himself with the ordinances of the village and statutes and attend to the enforcement of such ordinances and statutes by all lawful means.

(2)     Help prevent crimes, misdemeanors and violations of village ordinances and protect the health, safety, public peace and order of the village and its inhabitants in a professional manner.

(3)     Report all street and sidewalk obstructions, unlighted streetlamps, unlawful or damaged street signs or signals, and defective or dangerous streets and sidewalks to the appropriate person or organization responsible for their repair or service.

(4)     Maintain order at the scene of an emergency applicable non-emergency response within the village by agencies having authority to respond.

(5)     See that the necessary permits and licenses issued by the state or village are in the possession of or properly displayed by any person engaged in an activity or business within the village for which such permit or license is required and that the terms of such permits or licenses are complied with.

(6)     Perform such other lawful duties as ordered by the village board.

(e)      Custody of department equipment. The village police department shall be the custodian of all city property, equipment and supplies under the control of, or used by, the police department and shall be responsible for the care, maintenance, safeguarding and accurate records of such property, equipment, and supplies.

(f)      Maintenance of personnel records and performance evaluations. Shall be handled in accordance with the contract between the Village of Brooklyn and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

(g)      Civilians to assist. All persons in the village, when called upon by any police officer or peace officer, shall promptly aid and assist him in the execution of his duties and whoever shall neglect or refuse to give such aid or assistance shall be subject to the general penalty as provided in this Code of Ordinances.

(h)     Fees established for service of civil process.

(1)     Service of process fee. There shall be a fee per the village fee schedule for service or attempted service of a summons, or any other process for a commencement of an action, a writ, an order of injunction, a subpoena or any other order served by a village police officer.

(2)     Travel; civil process. There shall be a travel fee per the village fee schedule for each mile actually and necessarily traveled in the service of any summons, writ, or other process by a village police officer.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-3-1.03)

State law reference(s)—Similar provisions, Wis. Stats. §§ 61.34(1), 814.705(1)(c), 814.71.

 

Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV Officers and Employees, Division 3 Chief of Police and Law Enforcement Officers, Division 3 title and Sections 2-226, 227, 228, 229, 230 of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby deleted or amended to read as follows:

 

DIVISION 3.  LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

 

Sec. 2-226 - DELETED

 

Sec. 2-227.   DELETED

 

Sec. 2-228.   DELETED

 

Sec. 2-229.   DELETED

 

Sec. 2-230. Attendance at village board meetings.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office, upon request, shall attend any or all meetings of the village board.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-4-3.05)

 

Chapter 2, Administration; Article VII Boards, Commissions and Committees, Division 4 Standing Committees, Section 2-542, Selection and appointment, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2-542. Selection and appointment.

Unless otherwise provided in this section, the following standing committees shall be selected by the village president and the proposed slate appointed annually by the village board before the third Tuesday in April meeting of the new board of trustees. All appointments shall be for a one year term, unless a different term is specified. The committee members shall serve as appointed, unless removed by the vote of a majority of the members of the board. Unless otherwise provided in this section the chairperson for each committee shall be selected by committee members.

(1)     Personnel committee. The personnel committee refers to matters including and relating to village employees and administrative policies and procedures. The committee shall consist of three village trustees.

(2)     Finance committee. The finance committee refers to matters including and relating to annual budgets for all funds, collection of taxes, investments, long and short term borrowing, special assessments, mill rates, insurance and payment of invoices. The committee shall consist of three village trustees.

(3)     Recreation committee. The recreation committee refers to matters including and relating to maintaining, promoting, and developing village parks and recreational areas. The committee shall consist of up to nine members, up to two of which shall be village trustees and eight of which shall be residents of the Brooklyn/Oregon School District.

(4)     Ordinance committee. The ordinance committee refers to matters including and relating to the review and revision of the municipal code and fee schedules to reflect current policy. The committee shall consist of three village trustees.

(5)     Public works committee. The public works committee refers to matters including and relating to construction projects, equipment needs and maintenance, training of public works employees, and oversees department and utility operations. The committee shall consist of three village trustees.

(6)     Emergency management committee. The emergency management committee refers to matters including and relating to review of the emergency management plan and the emergency preparedness program. The committee shall consist of the village president, emergency management director, clerk/treasurer, public works director or assistant public works director, law enforcement officer, and fire chief and EMS director of the Brooklyn Fire and EMS Protection District. The village president and the emergency management director are co-chairpersons of the committee.

(7)     Economic development committee. The economic development committee refers to matters including and relating to activities which support recruitment of new business while promoting and supporting existing businesses. The committee shall consist of nine members, comprised of three village trustees and six village residents, owners of property within the village, owners or managers of businesses located in the village.

(8)     Media committee. The media committee refers to matters involving consistency in message and branding, when informing our community, the press and the world at large via websites, social network accounts, apps, LCD sign, newsletters and press releases, among other platforms/forms of media that communicate the message from the Village of Brooklyn. The committee shall consist of five members, comprised of the recreation committee chair, the economic development committee chair, the clerk or deputy clerk of the village, and two village trustees.

(9)     Planning and zoning commission. The planning and zoning commission refers to matters including and relating to planning, zoning, land use, development of the village, review of the zoning code, requests for zoning changes and conditional use permits. The commission shall consist of seven members. Appointments shall be for three years and are made by the village president during the month of April or at any time should a vacancy occur during the middle of the term. Commission appointments shall be subject to village board approval.

  1. There shall be at all times at least four members of the commission who are not village officials.
  2. The village president shall be a member of the commission. The village president shall be chairperson, unless the president appoints another member of the commission as chairperson.
  3. Commission members shall serve for three years each, unless a member becomes ineligible during his term as provided in subsection (9)d. of this section.
  4. A member shall be ineligible to serve on the commission if:
  5. A citizen member becomes a village official or village trustee; or
  6. A member is neither a resident of the village nor owns real estate in the village.

(10)   Ad hoc committees. Ad hoc committees may be formed per Robert Rules of Order, Revised Edition, and as delineated in section 2-470.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-7-4.01; Ord. No. 3.17(c), 8-9-2010; Ord. of 9-11-2017(2); Ord. of 10-9-2017(1); Ord. of 3-9-2020(1); Ord. of 5-11-2020(1); Ord. of 8-22-2022(1))

Chapter 2, Administration; Article VIII Emergency Management, Sections 2-567, 2-568, 2-569, and 2-570, of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2-567. Emergency management committee.

(a)      Composition. There shall be a committee known as the emergency management committee to consist of the village president, emergency management director, clerk/treasurer, public works director or public works assistant director, fire chief of the Brooklyn Fire and EMS District, emergency medical services director of the Brooklyn Fire and EMS District, and the law enforcement officer. Any changes in membership will be approved by the village board.

(b)     Replacement members. Each of the above-named persons may designate, in his absence, a member of his staff to replace him as a member of the commission.

(c)      Organization. The village president and the emergency management director will co-chair the emergency management committee. Other officers, if deemed necessary, will be appointed by the committee. Citizen members shall be recruited for the positions of volunteer coordinator and public information officer.

(d)     Duties and powers.

(1)     The emergency management committee shall, with the emergency management director, develop and promulgate an emergency management plan consistent with state and county plans, maintain and oversee the emergency management program of the village, and perform other duties related to emergency management as required by the village board.

(2)     The emergency management committee shall, with the emergency management director, direct local emergency management training programs and exercises, direct participation in emergency programs and exercises as ordered by the county emergency governments (Dane and Green), respond to requests for mutual aid from county agencies and other communities, and advise the county emergency governments on local emergency government programs and submit such reports as required.

(3)     During the continuance of a state of emergency proclaimed by the governor, the emergency management committee chairpersons, on behalf of the village, may contract with any person or entity to provide equipment and services on a cost basis to be used in disaster relief.

(4)     The committee shall assure all elected officials, village staff and residents are adequately trained and/or informed on appropriate response measures to an emergency or disaster should it occur in the village or nearby communities.

(5)     Provide oversight of the emergency management director.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-8-2.05; Ord. of 12-9-2019(6))

 

Sec. 2-568. Duties and powers of the emergency management director.

The director shall:

(1)     With the emergency management committee, direct the preparation of a comprehensive general plan for response to emergencies and disaster by the village and review annually for needed revisions. When the committee and the village board have approved the plan, it shall be the duty of the director to perform the duties and functions assigned by the plan.

(2)     Initiate and coordinate all activities involved in implementation of the emergency management program within the village.

(3)     Maintain liaison and cooperation with emergency preparedness agencies and organizations of other political subdivisions and of the state and federal governments.

(4)     Participate in county and state emergency preparedness activities as appropriate.

(5)     Have such additional authority, duties and responsibilities as are authorized by this chapter and as may be required by the village board.

(6)     In the absence of the village president and the emergency management director, the fire chief, village police department or the village board chain of command shall have all of the duties, responsibilities and authority hereinabove vested in the village president and emergency management director and shall be the acting emergency management director until relieved of this responsibility.

(7)     Have the authority to participate in mutual aid when requested by official agencies or other municipalities.

(8)     Report to the committee; any issues of supervision or performance will be decided jointly by the personnel and emergency management committees.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-8-2.06)

 

Sec. 2-569. Authority for and declaration of an emergency.

(a)      Whenever necessary to meet an emergency for which adequate regulations may or may not have been adopted by the village board, the village president, and in his absence, the emergency management director, and in his absence, the fire chief, police department, or the village board chain of command, may issue a proclamation of emergency.

(b)     Authority is given to promulgate and enforce such orders, rules and regulations relating to the conduct of persons and the use of property as shall be necessary to protect the public peace, health and safety, and to preserve lives and property and to insure the cooperation necessary for emergency plan activities. Such proclamations shall be posted in three public places and may be rescinded by the village board by resolution at any time.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-8-2.07)

 

Sec. 2-570. Disaster warnings and alerts.

(a)      Upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, by the village president, the emergency management director, and in his absence, the fire chief, police department or the village board chain of command, shall issue all necessary proclamations as to the existence of such state of emergency and shall issue such disaster warnings or alerts as shall be required in the plan.

(b)     The emergency management committee shall take action in accordance with the emergency plan only after the declaration of an emergency or the issuance of disaster/emergency warnings. Such state of emergency shall continue until terminated by the issuing authority, provided that any such declaration not issued by the Governor may be terminated at the discretion of the village board or emergency management committee.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-8-2.08)

Chapter 2, Administration; Article IX Lost, Abandoned and Surplus Property, Division 2 Lost and Abandoned Property, Sections 2-622, 2-623, and 2-625, of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby deleted or amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2-622. Village custody of lost and abandoned property.

Property which appears to be lost or abandoned, discovered by village employees or turned in to the village police department by citizens, shall be disposed of according to Dane County Sheriff’s Office procedures

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-9-1.01)

 

Sec. 2-623. Disposal procedures for lost or abandoned property.

Classes of property. All property which has been abandoned, lost or remained unclaimed for a period of 30 days after the taking of possession of the same by the village shall be disposed of as follows:

(1)     Vehicles. Vehicles shall be disposed of as set forth in the applicable provisions of village ordinances.

(2)     Intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages. Intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages shall be destroyed.

(3)     Firearms, ammunition and explosives. Firearms or ammunition shall be returned to their rightful owner, destroyed, or transferred to the state crime laboratory, the division of law enforcement services of the department of justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Alcohol, Tobacco And Firearms Bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Any explosive, flammable, or other material proving a danger to life or property may be disposed of immediately upon taking possession thereof. The law enforcement officer is authorized to determine the disposal procedure; provided, however, that any such procedure will attempt to return to its rightful owner any such material which appears to have been stolen.

(4)     Other property with a fair market value of $100.00 or less. An item of property with a fair market value of $100.00 or less shall be destroyed, sold at public auction or donated to a nonprofit organization or other worthy recipient. Perishable property which deteriorates to a fair market value of less than $100.00 shall be destroyed.

(5)     Other property with a fair market value of over $100.00. An item of property with a fair market value of more than $100.00 shall be sold at public auction, by sealed bid or donated to a nonprofit organization or other worthy recipient.

(6)     Illegal property. Property which cannot be legally possessed shall be destroyed.

(Ord. of 2-14-2015, § 2-9-1.02)

 

Sec. 2-625. -  DELETED

 

Chapter 6, Animals; Section 6-11 Duty of owner in case of dog or cat bite, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 6-11. Duty of owner in case of dog or cat bite.

Every owner or person harboring or keeping a dog or cat who knows that such dog or cat has bitten any person shall immediately report such fact to the village police department and shall keep such dog or cat confined for not less than ten days or for such period of time as the animal control officer shall direct. The owner or keeper of any such dog or cat shall surrender the dog or cat to a law enforcement, health, or animal control officer upon demand for examination.

(Ord. of 4-25-2016, § 25.04)

 

 

 

 

Chapter 8, Business Licensing and Regulation; Article III Adult Entertainment Establishments, Division 3 Premises and Duties, Section 8-89 Renewal of License, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 8-89. Renewal of license.

(a)      Every license issued pursuant to this article, regardless of when issued during the year, shall terminate annually on August 31, unless sooner revoked or non-renewed and must be timely renewed before operation is allowed in the following year.

(b)     Any operator desiring to renew a license shall make application to the village clerk. The application for renewal must be filed no later than July 1.

(c)      If the lead officer, police department or zoning administrator is aware of any information bearing on the zoning of the property or on the operator's qualifications, that information shall be filed in writing with the village clerk.

(d)     The building and fire inspectors shall inspect the establishment prior to the renewal of a license to determine compliance with the provisions of this article and related codes.

(Ord. of 9-8-1997(2), § 26.03(11); Ord. of 4-10-2006)

 

Chapter 12, Fire Protection; Article III Fire Prevention Code, Section 12-55 Fire inspections, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 12-55. Fire inspections.

The fire inspector of the village:

(1)     Shall perform all duties required of the fire inspectors by the laws of the state and rules of the department of safety and professional services, particularly Section 101.14 Wis. Stats.

(2)     Fire inspection shall include all buildings, structures and premises, except otherwise provided in this chapter, for the purpose of ascertaining, and causing to be corrected, any conditions liable to cause fire, or any violations of any laws or lawful orders relating to conditions or circumstances.

(3)     Whenever any such inspector finds in any building or structure or upon any premises combustible waste materials or explosive matter, which is so situated or used so as to endanger life or property, or finds in any building or structure obstructions of exits, or storage of material on or in fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors, or windows, which obstruction or storage would interfere with the operations of the fire department, or interfere with the safe egress of occupants in case of emergency, he shall order the same removed or remedied.

(4)     Whenever any such inspector finds any building or structure which, for lack of repairs, required exits, required fire alarm systems or required fire extinguishing equipment, appliances or devices, or lack of maintenance thereof, or which, for any cause whatsoever, is especially liable to fire, and which is so situated as to endanger the occupants thereof, or endanger adjacent property any violation of this chapter, he shall order such violations discontinued at once, and order the removal of conditions dangerous to the safety of any such building, structure or premises, or the occupants thereof.

(5)     Whenever any such inspector finds in any existing building or structure, because of its occupancy or use, that additional exits are required, or repairs to existing exits are necessary, or where it appears that any building or structure or part thereof is unsafe, or unsanitary, or is occupied or used in violation of the ordinances, the inspector shall notify the building inspector, board of health, law enforcement officer, or the village board, as the circumstances may require, of such conditions.

(Code Prior, § 19.03-8)

Chapter 20, Offenses; Section 20-4 Regulation of firearms and explosive devices, and Section 20-7 Regulation of fireworks, of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 20-4. Regulation of firearms and explosive devices.

(a)      Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Dangerous weapon means as defined in Wis. Stats. § 939.22.

Firearm means any instrumentality from or with which a shot, bullet or pellet may be discharged or expelled, regardless of whether the propelling force is provided by air, spring or other similar mechanical device, or gunpowder.

School zone means any of the following:

(1)     In or on the grounds of a school.

(2)     Within 1,000 feet from the grounds of a school.

(b)     State statutes adopted. The village adopts the corresponding state statutes by reference and defined as in sections:

(1)     Wis. Stats. § 175.60, license to carry a concealed weapon;

(2)     Wis. Stats. § 946.71, unlawful use of license for carrying concealed weapons; and

(3)     Wis. Stats. § 948.605, gun-free school zones.

(c)      Discharge and possession of firearms. No person, except a police officer or other law enforcement officer in the performance of an official duty, shall fire or discharge any firearm, rifle, spring gun, airgun or pneumatic pellet gun of any description or any bow and arrow within the village nor shall any person heave any rifle, spring gun, airgun or pneumatic pellet gun or bow and arrow in such person's possession or under such person's control unless it is unloaded and enclosed or encased within a carrying case or other suitable container pursuant to state law.

(d)     Shooting into village limits. No person shall, in the territory adjacent to the village, discharge any firearm in such manner that the discharge shall enter or fall within the village.

(e)      Shooting ranges. This section shall not prevent the maintenance and use of duly supervised rifle or pistol ranges or shooting galleries approved by the village board, after an advisory recommendation from the village police department, where proper safety precautions are taken.

(f)      Explosive devices. No person shall discharge or detonate any dynamite, nitroglycerin or other explosive within the village without first obtaining a permit from the village board.

(g)      Hunting prohibited. Hunting is prohibited within the corporate limits of the village.

(h)     Firearms and dangerous weapons in public buildings.

(1)     Pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 943.13(1m)(c)4., no person shall enter or remain in any part of a building owned, occupied or controlled by the village if the village has notified the person not to enter or remain in the building while carrying a firearm, specific type of firearm, or dangerous weapon.

(2)     The village board shall cause signs to be erected at all entrances to all buildings owned, occupied or under the control of the village providing notice that no person is to enter or remain in any such building while carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon. Such signs shall be five inches by seven inches or larger.

(3)     Nothing in this subsection (h) shall be construed to apply to prohibit a peace officer or armed forces or military personnel armed in the line of duty to possess a firearm in any public building. Notwithstanding Wis. Stats. § 939.22(22), for purposes of this subsection, the term "peace officer" does not include a commission warden who is not a state-certified commission warden.

(4)     Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the carrying of a firearm or dangerous weapon contrary to Wis. Stats. § 941.23 or Wis. Stats. § 941.235.

(Ord. of 9-8-1997(1), § 23.06; Ord. No. 23.06, 5-14-2012)

 

Sec. 20-7. Regulation of fireworks.

(a)      No person shall use, keep, discharge, explode, sell, expose or offer for sale any fireworks within the limits of the village unless he shall be authorized by a fireworks permit as provided in this section. The term "fireworks" in this section shall be defined so as to bring within the prohibitions of this section all fireworks prohibited by Wis. Stats. § 167.10 as amended or renumbered from time to time. Nothing in this section shall prohibit fireworks specifically exempted from regulation by Wis. Stats. § 167.10 nor shall this section be construed so as to conflict with that statute.

(b)     Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the use of fireworks for pyrotechnic displays given by fair associations, amusement parks, the village recreation committee or civic organizations under a fireworks permit granted by the village board nor shall the provisions of this section prohibit the use or sale of colored flares or the use or sale of blank cartridges for theatrical purposes or for signal purposes in athletic contests or sports events, or by railroads for signal purposes, or for the use by militia, police or military organizations.

(c)      All organizations obtaining fireworks permits from the village board shall take all reasonable precautions with regard to the protection of the lives and property of all persons. Before granting any fireworks permits the village board shall determine that the applicant will exercise reasonable precautions with regard to the protection of the lives and property of all persons and shall require the applicant to guarantee the payment of all claims that may arise by reason of injuries to persons or property from the handling, use or discharge of fireworks under such permit. Any activity pursuant to the permit must be supervised by the police department and/or the Brooklyn Fire Protection District. Further, before any permit may be issued by the village president, the permit must be reviewed and approved by the fire chief.

(d)     Fee. The applicant for the fireworks permit shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred by the village and/or the Brooklyn Fire Protection District in connection with the issuance and use of the permit.

(Ord. of 9-8-1997(1), § 23.07; Ord. of 3-21-2011)

Chapter 22, Parks and Other Public Places; Article IV Parades and Outdoor Public Assemblies, Section 22-78 Permits for highway use, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 22-78. Permits for highway use.

No procession or parade shall occupy, march or proceed along any street except in accordance with a permit issued by the village clerk, upon approval by the village board, meeting all other regulations which may apply.

(Ord. of 2-9-1998, § 32.06)

 

Chapter 32, Traffic and Vehicles; Article III Traffic Rules and Vehicle Operation, Section 32-54 Snowmobile routes, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 32-54. Snowmobile routes.

(a)      Whenever an ordinance is adopted designating a street as a snowmobile route or otherwise regulating snowmobiles, the village clerk or the village police department shall comply with Wis. Stats., Section 350.047.

(b)     Reference chapter 22, parks and other public places.

(Ord. of 2-9-1998, § 32.10; Ord. of 7-13-2015(1), § 32.09)

 

Chapter 32, Traffic and Vehicles; Article IV Parking, Stopping, and Standing, Section 32-85 Posted limitations and 32-86 Parking restrictions during special events and temporary street maintenance, of the Village of Brooklyn Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

 

Sec. 32-85. Posted limitations.

(a)      The village board may designate certain streets or portions of streets as no parking or no stopping or standing zones or as zones for parking by physically handicapped persons and may limit the hours in which the restrictions apply. The village shall mark, by appropriate signs, each zone so designated in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 349.13, Wis. Stats.

(b)     Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, no person shall stop or park a vehicle in an established no stopping or standing zone when stopping or standing is prohibited. No vehicle shall be parked in a no parking zone during hours when parking is prohibited except physicians on emergency calls or as permitted by state law or elsewhere by this Code of Ordinances.

(c)      The law enforcement officer is hereby granted the authority, within the reasonable exercise of police power to prohibit, limit the time or otherwise restrict the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles beyond the provisions of chapter 346. The village board shall have the authority to restrict the turning or movement of heavy traffic and to impose special weight limitations on any highway or portions thereof which, because of the weakness of the roadbed due to deterioration or climatic conditions or other special or temporary conditions, would likely be seriously damaged or destroyed in the absence of any restrictions on heavy traffic movement or special weight limitations.

(d)     No prohibition, restriction or limitation on parking or restriction on movement or turning of heavy traffic and imposition of special weight limits is effective unless official traffic control devices have been placed or erected indicating the particular prohibition, restriction or limitation.

(Ord. of 7-13-2015(1), § 32.18)

 

Sec. 32-86. Parking restrictions during special events and temporary street maintenance.

(a)      Street maintenance. Whenever it is necessary to clear or repair a village roadway or any part thereof, the public works department and/or police department shall post such highways or parts thereof with signs bearing the words "No Parking." Such signs shall be erected at least two hours prior to the time that street maintenance work is to be commenced. No person shall park a motor vehicle in violation of such signs.

(b)     Temporary parking restrictions for special events. Pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 349.13, Wis. Stats., the department of public works is authorized to direct that temporary limited parking signs be erected during parades, festivals and other authorized events that require the regulating of vehicle stopping, standing or parking on village roadways. The temporary regulation shall be limited to the time the event exists or is likely to exist. (Reference: chapter 22, parks and other public places.)

(Ord. of 7-13-2015(1), § 32.19)

 

 

 

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this

28th day of August, 2023.

APPROVED:

 

______________/s/_________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

 

Ayes:__6___                                                   ATTEST:

Nays:__0___

_______________/s/______________________

Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

 

 

 

Updates Posted on 12-27-23

HVAC Ordinance Updates

103 Electrical Ordinance Updates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 10

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND

SECTION 10-2 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

REGARDING ELECTIONS

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 10-2:  Chapter 10, Elections; Section 10-2 Designated poll workers, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 10-2. Designated poll workers.

There shall be at least one chief inspector and a minimum of four poll workers at each polling location at each election. Additional election workers may be added, if needed, so that the total number of election workers would be five, seven, or nine for each polling location. The Brooklyn Village Hall, 210 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, WI, is the designated polling location for all wards of the village.

(Ord. of 5-13-1996, § 15.01; Ord. of 2-9-2015)

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this

28th day of August, 2023.

APPROVED:

 

______________/s/_________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

 

Ayes:__6___                                                   ATTEST:

Nays:__0___

_______________/s/______________________

Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

 

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 1-16 (c)
ANNEXING TERRITORY
TO THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
 
 
The Village Board Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:
 
Section 1 – Territory Annexed
 
In accordance with Section 66.0217 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Petition for Direct Annexation of Territory by Unanimous Approval to the Village of Brooklyn from the Town of Rutland filed with the Village Clerk and the Village Board of the Village of Brooklyn on June 5, 2023, the described Territory as contained in subsection (c)(5) of this section is annexed from the Town of Rutland, Dane County, Wisconsin, to the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, Wisconsin, County Supervisory District 37, Assembly District 43, Senate District 15, Oregon School District, with no population, creating Ward #4.
 
Section 2 – Effect of Annexation
 
From and after the date of the ordinance from which this subsection (c) is derived, July 10, 2023, is adopted by the village board of trustees described in subsection (c)(1) of this section, the territory shall be a part of the Village of Brooklyn for any and all purposes provided by law and all persons coming or residing within such Territory shall be subject to all ordinances, rules and regulations governing the Village of Brooklyn.
 
Section 3 – Temporary Zoning
 

  • Upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Village of Brooklyn at its meeting of June 20, 2023, the Territory annexed to the Village of Brooklyn by this Ordinance is temporarily zoned Ag (Agricultural) pursuant to Section 66.0217(8)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

 

  • The Planning and Zoning Committee is directed to prepare an amendment to the Village of Brooklyn Zoning Ordinance setting forth permanent classifications and regulations for the zoning of the annexed area and to submit its recommendations to the Village Board not later than September 25, 2023.

 
Section 4 – Payment to Town
 
Pursuant to Wis. Stats., Section 66.0217(14), the Village Board agrees to pay annually to the Town of Rutland for five years an amount equal to the amount of property taxes that the Town of Rutland levied on the annexed territory as shown by the tax roll under Wis. Stats., Sec. 70.65 for the year 2023.
 
 
Section 5 – Annexed territory.
 
55.225-acre annexation description.  Dated July 10, 2023.
 
The following described lands are hereby detached from the Town of Rutland, Dane County, and annexed to the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, County Supervisory District 37, Assembly District 43, Senate District 15, Oregon School District, Ward #4, with no population:
 
PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T.5N., R.10E., OF THE 4TH P.M., TOWN OF RUTLAND, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
 
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the SW Corner of said Section; thence N88°44’48”E along the South Line of the SW 1/4 of said Section, 1627.56 feet to the East Line of Outlot 40 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Brooklyn, and being at the place of beginning for the land to be herein described, (also being an existing Village limits line); thence N3°52’46”W along said East Line, 1675.61 feet to an existing Village limits line; thence N86°12’18”E along said Village limit line, 1988.69 feet to the East Line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of said Section; thence S3°47’42”E along said East Line, 250.17 feet to the NE Corner of CSM No. 9837; thence S84°42’57”W along the North Line of said CSM, 302.23 feet; thence S89°34’35”W continuing along said North Line, 464.29 feet to the NW Corner of said CSM; thence S7°21’57”E along the West Line of said CSM, 213.96 feet; thence S81°59’02”E continuing along said West Line, 98.51 feet; thence S2°11’06”E continuing along said West Line, 201.54 feet; thence S3°47’41”E continuing along said West Line, 1068.52 to the South 1/4 Corner of said Section; thence S88°44’48”W along said South Line of the SW 1/4 of said Section, 1325.98 feet to the place of beginning.
 
 
 
VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
 
 
Dated:  August 14, 2023                                 By:______________/s/_______________________
Mark Bruner, Village President
ATTEST:
 
 
______________/s/______________________
Linda Kuhlman, Village Clerk
 
 
Date Adopted:___8-14-23__________
 
Date Posted:_____8-15-23__________
 

 ORDINANCE ADDITION CHAPTER 1-16 (c)

ANNEXING TERRITORY

TO THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

 

 

The Village Board Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:

 

Section 1 – Territory Annexed

 

In accordance with Section 66.0217 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the Petition for Direct Annexation of Territory by Unanimous Approval to the Village of Brooklyn from the Town of Rutland filed with the Village Clerk and the Village Board of the Village of Brooklyn on June 5, 2023, the described Territory as contained in subsection (c)(5) of this section is annexed from the Town of Rutland, Dane County, Wisconsin, to the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, Wisconsin, County Supervisory District 31, Assembly District 43, Senate District 15, Oregon School District, with no population, creating Ward #4.

 

Section 2 – Effect of Annexation

 

From and after the date of the ordinance from which this subsection (c) is derived, July 10, 2023, is adopted by the village board of trustees described in subsection (c)(1) of this section, the territory shall be a part of the Village of Brooklyn for any and all purposes provided by law and all persons coming or residing within such Territory shall be subject to all ordinances, rules and regulations governing the Village of Brooklyn.

 

Section 3 – Temporary Zoning

 

  • Upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Village of Brooklyn at its meeting of June 20, 2023, the Territory annexed to the Village of Brooklyn by this Ordinance is temporarily zoned Ag (Agricultural) pursuant to Section 66.0217(8)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

 

  • The Planning and Zoning Committee is directed to prepare an amendment to the Village of Brooklyn Zoning Ordinance setting forth permanent classifications and regulations for the zoning of the annexed area and to submit its recommendations to the Village Board not later than September 25, 2023.

 

Section 4 – Payment to Town

 

Pursuant to Wis. Stats., Section 66.0217(14), the Village Board agrees to pay annually to the Town of Rutland for five years an amount equal to the amount of property taxes that the Town of Rutland levied on the annexed territory as shown by the tax roll under Wis. Stats., Sec. 70.65 for the year 2023.

 

 

Section 5 – Annexed territory.

 

55.225-acre annexation description.  Dated July 10, 2023.

 

The following described lands are hereby detached from the Town of Rutland, Dane County, and annexed to the Village of Brooklyn, Dane County, County Supervisory District 31, Assembly District 43, Senate District 15, Oregon School District, Ward #4, with no population:

 

PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 AND PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T.5N., R.10E., OF THE 4TH P.M., TOWN OF RUTLAND, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

 

DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at the SW Corner of said Section; thence N88°44’48”E along the South Line of the SW 1/4 of said Section, 1627.56 feet to the East Line of Outlot 40 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Brooklyn, and being at the place of beginning for the land to be herein described, (also being an existing Village limits line); thence N3°52’46”W along said East Line, 1675.61 feet to an existing Village limits line; thence N86°12’18”E along said Village limit line, 1988.69 feet to the East Line of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of said Section; thence S3°47’42”E along said East Line, 250.17 feet to the NE Corner of CSM No. 9837; thence S84°42’57”W along the North Line of said CSM, 302.23 feet; thence S89°34’35”W continuing along said North Line, 464.29 feet to the NW Corner of said CSM; thence S7°21’57”E along the West Line of said CSM, 213.96 feet; thence S81°59’02”E continuing along said West Line, 98.51 feet; thence S2°11’06”E continuing along said West Line, 201.54 feet; thence S3°47’41”E continuing along said West Line, 1068.52 to the South 1/4 Corner of said Section; thence S88°44’48”W along said South Line of the SW 1/4 of said Section, 1325.98 feet to the place of beginning.

 

 

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

 

 

Dated:  July 10, 2023                          By:_______________________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

ATTEST:

 

 

____________________________________

Linda Kuhlman, Village Clerk

 

 

Date Adopted:____7/10/23_________

 

Date Posted:______7/11/23_________

 

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 34

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND

SECTION 34-62(c)(4) OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

REGARDING UTILITIES

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 34-62:  Chapter 34 Utilities; Section 34-62 Rules and Regulations, Subsection (c) Improper Use, Subsection (4) Restricted Substances of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 34-62. - Rules and regulations.   (C) Improper Use:

(4)  Restricted substances. The following described substances, materials, waters, or waste shall be limited in discharges to the municipal sewer system to concentrations or quantities which will not harm either the sewers, wastewater treatment process or equipment, will not have an adverse effect on the receiving stream, will not result in violation of the village's WPDES permit, or will not otherwise endanger lives, limb, or public property or constitute a nuisance. The village may set limitations lower than any limitations established in the regulations below if, in the village's opinion, more severe limitations are necessary to meet the above objectives. In forming its opinion as to the acceptability, the village will give consideration to such factors as the quantity of subject waste in relation to flows and velocities in the sewers, materials of construction of the sewers, the wastewater treatment process employed, capacity of the wastewater treatment plant, degree of treatability of the waste in the wastewater treatment plant, and other pertinent factors. The limitations or restrictions on materials or characteristics of waste or wastewaters discharged to the municipal sewer system which shall not be violated without approval of the village are as follows:

  1.  Wastewater having a temperature higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius).
  2.  Wastewater containing more than 25 milligrams per liter of petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable cutting oils, or product of mineral oil origin.
  3.  Wastewater from industrial plants containing more than 100 milligrams per liter by weight of oils, fat, grease, wax, or any other similar substances which float or solidify in the wastewater facilities.
  4.  Any garbage that has not been properly shredded. Garbage grinders may be connected to municipal sewer system from homes, hotels, institutions, restaurants, hospitals, catering establishments, or similar places where garbage originates from the preparation of food in kitchens for the purpose of consumption on the premises or when served by caterers.
  5.  Any waters or wastes containing aluminum, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, selenium, silver, chromium, zinc, and similar objectionable or toxic substances.
  6.  Any waters or wastes containing odor-producing substances.
  7.  Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life or concentrations as may exceed limits established by any state or federal regulations.
  8.  Quantities of flow, concentrations, or both, which constitute a slug as defined herein.
  9.  Waters or wastes containing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduction by the wastewater treatment processes employed or are amenable to treatment only to such degree that the wastewater treatment plant effluent cannot meet the requirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharge to the receiving waters.
  10.  Any water or wastes which, by interaction with other water or wastes in the public sewer system, release obnoxious gases, form suspended solids which interfere with the collection system or create a condition deleterious to structures and treatment processes.
  11.  No person in the business of gathering and disposing of septic tank or hauled wastes shall transfer such material into any disposal area or sewer manhole located within the village areas.
  12. Wastewater which contains organo-sulfur or organo-phosphate pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.

(Ord. of 8-9-1999, § 39.03)

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this

26th day of June, 2023.

APPROVED:

 

_______________________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

 

Ayes:___6__                                                   ATTEST:

Nays:__0___

_____________________________________

Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 32

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND

SECTIONS 32-87 AND 32-88 OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

REGARDING WINTER PARKING

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 32-87:  Chapter 32, Traffic and Vehicles; Section 32-87 Winter Parking, and Section 32-88 Snow emergency parking regulations of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 32-87. - Winter parking.

(a)  Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, no on-street parking will be allowed on any street in the village when there is an ice event or over one inch of snow and 24 hours after the ice event or snowfall has finished or until snow or ice is plowed to the curb.

(b)  No on-street parking will be allowed on Hotel Street between Commercial Street (Hwy. 92) and North Rutland Avenue (Hwy. MM) and on W. Main Street between Commercial Street and First Street and on Railroad Street between W. Main Street and Bowman Street between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. when there is an ice event or over one inch of snow and 24 hours after the ice event or snowfall has finished or until snow or ice is plowed to the curb.

(c)  Section 32-82 is adopted by reference.

(d)  Any vehicle parked in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section will be ticketed $30.00 and/or towed.

(Ord. of 7-13-2015(1), § 32.20(1); Ord. of 10-14-2019(1); Ord. of 1-11-2021(1); Ord. of 2-14-2022(1))

 

Sec. 32-88. - Snow emergency parking regulations.

(a)  Definition. The village board, village president or public works director declares a snow emergency exists when the director of public works has determined the snow and/or ice accumulation on the village streets is in an amount sufficient to hinder the safe movement of traffic or to impede the ability of emergency vehicles and public transportation vehicles to travel safely and expeditiously over such streets or alleys.

(b)  Such declaration requires the director of public works or clerk’s office to notify four designated radio stations, two local television stations and the Village website and Facebook by no later than 10:00 p.m. of the day of the village's declared snow emergency.

(c)  No person shall park any motor vehicle, or leave any motor vehicle parked upon any street or alley within the village, during any period of time in which snow or ice has accumulated and where snow emergency conditions exist, until snow has been plowed or removed from such street or alley.

(d)  Enforcement of this section shall not require any public posting in the village.

(e)  Any vehicle parked in violation of subsection (c) of this section will be ticketed $30.00 and/or towed.  In the event of a violation the village shall have the authority to have vehicles towed to the facility of the person providing the towing service or a designated area. The cost of such towing shall be added to the forfeiture.

(Ord. of 7-13-2015(1), § 32.20(2); Ord. of 2-14-2022(1))

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this
12th day of June, 2023.
APPROVED:

______________/s/_________________________
Mark Bruner, Village President

Ayes:__7___                                                     ATTEST:
Nays:__0__
______________/s/_______________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

RESOLUTION 2023-03 OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
 
Resolution for Ordinance Schedule C Amendments
 
 
Whereas, Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Brooklyn sets forth the various charges and fees and provides in §1-13 that the Village Board shall establish the charges and fees by resolution; and
 
Whereas, The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a review of all current zoning rates, charges and fees and has submitted a recommendation to the Village Board, which has reviewed and approved the recommended rates, charges and fees; and
 
Whereas, Clerk’s Office conducted a review of all other current rates, charges and fees and has submitted a recommendation to the Village Board, which has reviewed and approved the recommended rates, charges and fees.
 
Now Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved that the attached schedule of rates, charges and fees, are approved and established and which rates shall remain in effect until further amendment by Village Board resolution.
 
Be It Further Resolved that all other rates, charges and fees shall remain in effect unless amended by ordinance or resolution of the Village Board.
 
Be It Further Resolved that this resolution and the rates, charges and fees set forth on the attached schedule shall become effective April 1, 2023.
 
 
DATED:      3-27-23                                                   VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
 
 
By: ___________/s/________________
Mark Bruner, President
 
ATTEST:
 
 
____________/s/__________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer
 
 
 
 
 
 
APPENDIX C
 
VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN FEES
TYPE OF FEE

Residential Principal Use
(One and Two Family Structures)
 

$153.00

Base Fee
Residential Accessory Use
(One and Two Family Structures)
 

$120.00

Base Fee
Residential Addition, Alteration or Remodeling (Principal or Accessory)  

$120.00

Base Fee
Commercial Principal Use
(Includes Multi-Family)
 

$285.00

Base Fee
Commercial Accessory Use
(Includes Multi-family)
 

$153.00

Base Fee
Commercial Addition, Alteration and Remodeling (Principal or Accessory)  

$153.00

Base Fee
Zoning Permit-Sign
(New or Existing)
 

$153.00

Base Fee
Written Zoning Verification  

$214.00

Base Fee

 

 

Additional Zoning and Selected Planning Services Base Fee
Certified Survey Map (CSM)  

$588.00
plus $40.00/lot

Conceptual Land Division  

$435.00
plus $40.00/lot

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)  

$995.00

Final Plat  

$588.00
plus $40.00/lot

Extraterritorial Plat Review $200.00
plus $40.00/lot
Extraterritorial Zoning Review $200.00
plus $40.00/lot
Joint Conditional Use and Re-Zone  

$1160.00

Joint Re-Zone and Certified Survey Map $1160.00
plus $40.00/lot
Land Use Plan Amendment $350.00
Planned Unit (District) Development (PUD or PDD) $350.00
Preliminary Plat  

$720.00
plus $40.00/lot

Project Concept Review $150.00
Project Review $225.00
Re-Zone Petition  

$995.00

Site Plan/Plan of Operation  

$720.00
plus $0.04/sq. ft.

Zoning Board of Appeal/Adjustment $350.00
Special Planning and Zoning Meeting $300.00
*Complex zoning requests that require special consultation or deviation from the normal and expected zoning process, whether covered by a permit fee or not, may be subject to additional fees as reasonably incurred at the discretion of the Village.

 

 

Violations and Penalties Base Fee
Variance Application Review $786.00*
Variance Special Meeting $350.00*
Zoning Ordinance Change or Amendment $150.00*
Zoning Ordinance Special Meeting $100.00*
Zoning Ordinance Violation $100.00 minimum per offense*
$200.00 maximum per offense*
Wellhead Protection Violation $10.00 minimum per offense*
$500.00 maximum per offense*
Home Occupations/Professions in Residential District $75.00
Wireless Community System Violation $50.00 per day per violation
Telecommunication (small cell) 150.00 *
Right-of-Way Application 150.00*
*Additional costs will be invoiced to the applicant at a later date

 

WATER IMPACT FEES

The impact fees for the installation of water service to a property are calculated as follows:

Equivalent Service Method
Meter Size and Fee:

Size Conversion Factor Fee
⅝" & ¾" 1 1,048
1" 1.3 1,362
1¼" 1.7 1,781
1½" 2 2,095
2" 3 3,143
3" 4 4,190
4" 5 5,238
6" 6 6,285

 

WATER AND SEWER RATES

Base Rate: Water Sewer
Meter Size: 5/8  

$9.53

$45.19
  1  

$12.36

75.42
  1 1/2  

$15.45

125.81
  2  

$30.90

186.27
  3  

$66.95

377.73

 

 

Plus Volume Charge: Water
  First 2,000 Cu Ft each month = $2.74/100 Cu Ft
  Next 2,000 Cu Ft each month =  $2.47/100 Cu Ft
  Next 4,000 or more Cu Ft each month =  $1.55/100 Cu Ft
Plus Volume Charge: Sewer
  $8.14/100 Cu Ft

 

 

REFUSE

YEAR 10-YR TRASH 10-YR RECYCLING 10-YR TOTALS
2020 $9.02 $4.28 $13.30
2021 $9.02 $4.28 $13.30
2022 $9.22 $4.43 $13.65
2023 $9.42 $4.58 $14.00
2024 $9.62 $4.73 $14.35
2025 $9.82 $4.88 $14.70
2026 $10.02 $5.03 $15.05
2027 $10.22 $5.18 $15.40
2028 $10.42 $5.33 $15.75
2029 $10.62 $5.48 $16.10
2030 $10.82 $5.63 $16.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS/FORFEITURE (PLUS COURT COSTS)

Chapter 6 - Animals
6-1 License Required $250.00
6-3 Rabies vaccination $250.00
6-4 Licensing $250.00
6-5 Limitation on number of cats/dogs $250.00
6-7 Rabid animals $250.00
6-8 Restrictions on keeping of animals $250.00
6-9

 

Animals at large $250.00
6-10 Impoundment $20.00
6-11 Animal bite $250.00
6-12 Property damage $250.00
6-13 Barking dogs/crying cats $250.00
6-14 Prohibited animals $250.00
6-15 Providing proper food and drink to confined animals $250.00
6-16 Providing proper shelter to confined animals $250.00
6-17 Neglected or abandoned animals $250.00
6-18 Cruelty to animals and birds $250.00
6-19 Removal of fecal matter $250.00
6-20 Dangerous animals prohibited $250.00
6-21 Keeping of chickens $250.00
Chapter 8 - Business Licensing & Regulation
8-3 All other licenses as required $250.00
Chapter 20 - Offenses
20-1 Offenses against state laws subject to forfeiture $250.00
20-2 Drug violations $250.00
20-3 Damage to property $250.00
20-4 Regulation of firearms $250.00
20-5 Explosive and combustible materials $250.00
20-6 Criminal damage to railroads $250.00
20-7 Regulation of fireworks $250.00
20-8 Curfew $250.00
20-9 Gambling $250.00
20-10 Littering $250.00
20-11 Unlawful trespass $250.00
20-12 Issue of worthless checks $250.00
20-13 Construction regulated $250.00
20-14 Loitering $250.00
20-15 Drinking on public ways $250.00
20-16 Use of tobacco products on school grounds $250.00
Chapter 22 - Parks & Other Public Places
22-21 Park closing time $250.00
22-22 Public address systems in parks $250.00
22-23 Refreshment stands in public parks $250.00
22-101 Regulations relating to snowmobiles $250.00
Chapter 24 - Public Nuisances
24-1 Purpose $250.00
24-2 Definitions/Disorderly Conduct $250.00
24-23 Abatement of public nuisances $250.00
24-24 Snow & lawn nuisances $100.00 minimum
plus $25.00 admin fee
plus $25.00 if habitual
24-25 Cost of abatement $250.00
24-55 Dutch elm disease $250.00
24-56 Noxious weeds $250.00
24-57 Regulation of lawns & natural lawns $250.00
24-88 Regulation to excavations and attractive nuisances $250.00
24-89 Regulation of junked vehicles on private and public property $250.00
24-90 Junk or salvage in the open on public or private property $250.00
24-91 Regulation of the planting and height of trees, shrubs, bushes and plants $250.00
24-92 Regulation of gasoline storage $250.00
24-93 Regulation of dumping $250.00
24-94 Smoking prohibited in certain public places $250.00
24-95 Abandoned ice boxes and refrigerators $250.00
24-96 Rats and mice $250.00
24-97 Discharge and safe use of firearms, bow and arrow & other weapons $250.00
Chapter 28 - Streets, Sidewalks & Other Public Places
28-1 Obstructing streets and sidewalks $250.00
Chapter 32 - Traffic and Vehicles
32.54 Snowmobile Routes  
32-82 Parking restrictions  
a) Terrace $30.00
b) Public buildings $30.00
c) Traffic control signals $30.00
d) Bridges $30.00
e) Advertising $30.00
f) Storage $30.00
g) Use of parking spaces $30.00
h) Successive offenses $30.00
32-87 Winter parking
a) 3 am - 7 am Hotel Street $30.00
b) All other $30.00
32-88 Snow emergency parking $30.00
32-92 Disturbance of the peace with a motor vehicle $250.00
Chapter 34 - Utilities
34-25 Cross connection control
Refusal to enter property
$250.00
Chapter 107 - Environment
107-27 Erosion & Stormwater Control Permits $250.00
Chapter 117 - Zoning Code
117-1012 Mobile Homes $250.00
117-1013 Recreational Vehicles and Trailers $250.00
117-1016 Swimming pools $250.00

 

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 22
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE
SECTION 22-2 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
 
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 22 – Parks and Other Public Places; Article I – In General; Section 22-2 – Trick-or-Treating, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby created to read as follows:
Sec. 22-2. Trick-or-Treating.
Trick-or-Treating within the Village of Brooklyn shall occur annually between the hours of 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm on Halloween, October 31.
 
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this
24th day of October, 2022.
 
APPROVED:
 
______________/s/_______________________
Mark Bruner, Village President
 
Ayes:__7___                                                    ATTEST:
Nays:__0___
________________/s/______________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer
 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 2
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
SECTION 2-542 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
 
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 2 - Administration; Article VII – Boards, Commissions and Committees; Division 4 – Standing Committees; Section 2-542 – Selection and appointment, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-542. Selection and appointment.
 
(9)   Media committee. The media committee refers to matters involving consistency in message and branding, when informing our community, the press and the world at large via websites, social network accounts, apps, LCD sign, newsletters and press releases, among other platforms/forms of media that communicate the message from the Village of Brooklyn. The committee shall consist of five members, comprised of the recreation committee chair, the economic development committee chair, the clerk or deputy clerk of the village, and two village trustees.
 
Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this
22nd day of August, 2022.
 
APPROVED:
 
______________/s/_________________________
Mark Bruner, Village President
 
Ayes:___7__                                                    ATTEST:
Nays:__0___
_______________/s/_______________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 8
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE
ARTICLE II – MOBILE FOOD VENDORS,
SECTIONS 8-10 THROUGH 8-15 OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8, Business Licensing and Regulation; Article II – Mobile Food Vendors; Sections 8-10 through 8-15, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby created to read as follows:
 
ARTICLE II – MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
 
Section 8-10 - Definitions.
(a) “Food” means a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption, or chewing gum.

(b) “Mobile Food Establishment” means a restaurant or retail food establishment where food is served or sold from a movable vehicle, trailer, push cart, or similar portable device which periodically or continuously changes location and requires a service base to accommodate the unit for servicing, cleaning, inspection and maintenance. This Ordinance does not intend to regulate home delivery of food or beverage items, nor temporary food/product stands, which may be regulated by other Village codes.

(c) “Mobile Food Park” means any parcel that contains two or more Mobile Food Establishments at the same period of time that are operating under a conditional use permit approved in a non-residential zoning district.

(d) “Mobile Food Vendor” or “Vendor” means the owner, owner’s agent or employee of a Mobile Food Establishment operating within the Village of Brooklyn.

Section 8-11 - License Required.
(a) No Mobile Food Vendor shall serve or sell any food whatsoever in the Village of Brooklyn without first obtaining an approved permit, except for vendors approved by the Recreation Committee or Village Board for a Special Village Event.

(b) In addition, all Vendors shall be licensed for such use by the State of Wisconsin or any other competent Health Department for any mobile restaurant or Mobile Food Establishment which chooses to operate within the jurisdiction of the Village.

(c) A permit for operating a Mobile Food Establishment shall be applied for annually. An annual permit, when granted shall be displayed and visible from the exterior of the Mobile Food Establishment at all times along with the State license. The annual permit shall be valid from January 1st through December 31st unless the Village Board approves alternative dates. Original applications require approval from the Village Board. Applications for renewals shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office and shall be handled in the same manner as original applications but may be approved by the Village Clerk.

(d) A daily permit for operating a Mobile Food Establishment shall be applied for at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the proposed date and time of operation. A daily permit, when granted shall be displayed at all times at the Mobile Food Establishment along with the State license. Up to five (5) daily permits may be issued to the same vendor within a twelve (12) month period. Daily permits may be approved by the Village Clerk.

(e) Vendors are allowed to operate on private property with non-residential zoning with written permission from the property’s owner and as allowed by the Village Board. Vendors are not allowed on public property or public streets unless approved by the Village Board.  The vendor may not be located at one location for more than six (6) hours within a 24-hour period. This time restriction does not apply to authorized permits for the Special Events, or Mobile Food Parks operating under a conditional use permit.

(f) Mobile Food Establishments must be located at least 100 feet from the front door of any restaurant and outdoor dining area and at least 50 feet from any permitted Mobile Food Establishment location, unless specifically allowed by the Village Board or Recreation Committee for a Special Event. Additionally, Mobile Food Establishment must be parked at least 15 feet from any fire hydrant, and 5 feet away from any driveway, sidewalk, utility box or vault, handicapped ramp, building entrance or exit. These minimum distance requirements are all measured in a straight line from the closest point of the proposed Mobile Food Establishment location to the closest point from the buffered object, or in the case of a restaurant, measured from the closest point of the restaurant's main entrance.

(g) Vendors must dispose of all waste associated with the Mobile Food Establishment operation. Village receptacles may not be utilized for this purpose. No liquid waste or grease may be poured into any tree pit, storm drain, gutter pan, sidewalk, or any other public space. Grease shall not be released into the Village’s sanitary sewer system. All areas within 5 feet of the Mobile Food Establishment must be kept clean.

(h) Vendors shall not utilize tables, chairs, or audio amplification in conjunction with the Mobile Food Establishment. All equipment associated with the Mobile Food Establishment must be located within 3 feet of the Mobile Food Establishment and may not be placed within the public rights-of-way. The Village Board may approve and allow certain exceptions to this section.

(i)  Mobile Food Vendors are allowed to operate in the Village Monday through Sunday between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., unless permission to operate outside of these hours is specifically granted by the Village Board or Recreation Committee for a special event.

(j) A permit shall be issued to a person or legal entity. A permit shall not be transferable. A permit is valid for one movable vehicle, trailer, push cart, or similar portable device only and shall not be transferrable between devices.

(k) Any Mobile Food Vendor shall fully and without haste comply with any order of a Sherriff’s Department Officer, Fire Department officer, or other Village official to ensure the safety of the public. Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of the permit and/or issuance of a citation as allowed by law.

(l) The number of permits allowed to be issued per year and the fee for a permit as herein provided shall be as set forth and reviewed on an as needed basis from the Village Board by amendment/resolution.

(m) The use of electrical hook-ups within the Village may be used only if and when approved by the Village Board or Recreation committee for a special event. All carts and vehicles must utilize a self-contained power source.  Power cannot be drawn from utilities located within the public right-of-way.

(n) The vehicle service window shall be oriented to the curb side of the street and not to the front, rear, or travel lane side of the vehicle. Motorized vendor vehicles may set up and operate within spaces including streets and public parking lots as approved by the Village Board.

Section 8-12 - Liability Insurance.
Unless covered by the Village umbrella liability insurance policy, all permittees, including special event vendors, must have adequate liability insurance and shall indemnify and hold the Village of Brooklyn harmless from any or all damages, judgments and claims which may be asserted against the Village by reason of any damages or injuries sustained by any person or to any property unless caused by the sole negligence of the Village.

Section 8-13 - Application process.
Any person desiring to operate a Mobile Food Establishment shall apply for a permit and pay the established fee. The application shall be sworn to by the applicant and filed with the Village and shall contain such information as the Village shall require for the effective enforcement of this section and the safeguarding of the residents of the Village from health risks, fraud, misconduct or abuse.

Section 8-14 - Conditional Use Permits.
(a) Any person desiring to operate a Mobile Food Park is required to apply for and obtain approval of a conditional use permit from the Village Board, after a duly noticed public hearing is held in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Code for the Village of Brooklyn.

(b) Each person operating a Mobile Food Establishment in a Mobile Food Park must obtain an annual permit from the Village, as well as a license from the State or applicable health department. The number of annual permits granted to Mobile Food Establishments shall not count against the number of annual permits established by resolution of the Village Board.

Section 8-15 - Exemptions.
(a) Those who operate a permanent business establishment and sell such food product inside a store building or directly outside of their business.

(b) Any person selling agricultural food products which such person has grown, so long as there is no site of sale food preparation

(c) A transient vendor selling a food product from a conveyance for a limited time and possessing a direct seller permit

(d) Any nonprofit organization that conducts an outdoor food stand only at occasional times as approved by the Village Board or Recreation committee.

(e) Any village resident under the age of 18 selling water, soda, or any similar beverage only at occasional times from a stand on private property, or within a park with the permission of the Recreation committee.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this
13th day of June, 2022.
APPROVED:

______________/s/_________________________

Mark Bruner, Village President

Ayes:__7___
Nays:_0____

_____________/s/_________________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer
 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 8
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 8, Business Licensing and Regulation; Article II - Adult Entertainment Establishments, of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

ARTICLE III – Adult Entertainment Establishments
(All section numbers and text to remain the same)

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this
13th day of June, 2022.
APPROVED:

_____________/s/__________________________
Mark Bruner, Village President

Ayes:__7___
Nays:__0___

________________/s/______________________
Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer
 

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN

NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE CHANGES

On April 11, 2022, the Village of Brooklyn Village Board adopted changes to the following and created new ordinances:   Chapter 28  Streets and Sidewalks; Chapter 117 – Sections 117-890 to 117-895 Zoning Districts; 117-897 Business Park District; 117-1011 Home Occupation/Home Business; 117-1017 Telecommunications regulations; 117-1019 Supplemental setback regulations; 117-1020 Solar regulations; 117-1053 Driveways.

A copy of the adopted ordinance changes will be on file and open for public inspection in the office of the Village Clerk.    Copies will also be posted at the Post Office and Village website.

Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer

Posted 4/13/2022

Published 4/21/2022

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN UPDATED ORDINANCE(S) 

All ordinance that were updated as of 12-31-2021 have been incorporated into our online ordinance.

VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN UPDATED ORDINANCE(S) 

All ordinance that were updated as of 12-31-2020 have been incorporated into our online ordinance.