RB 2.03(4)(b)
(b) Color. Have exterior colors which harmonize with the natural surroundings during leaf-on conditions.
RB 2.03(5)(a)(a) Other structures which are described in a permit application and which are judged to be of minimal size or not visible from the river by a 2/3 majority vote of the board's full membership.
RB 2.03 Note
Note: Fences erected for agricultural use are exempted under s.
30.46, Stats.
RB 2.03 Note
Note: The exclusion granted under this section pertains solely to structure permits under subch. IV, ch.
30, Stats., and does not relieve a person from compliance with other laws such as shoreland zoning restrictions.
RB 2.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.
RB 2.04
RB 2.04
Mobile homes. Mobile homes used only for recreational purposes in the riverway are not subject to permit requirement of s.
30.44 (1) (b), Stats., and may not be considered a placement or replacement of a mobile home if:
RB 2.04(1)
(1) Mobile home visible from the river. RB 2.04(1)(a)(a) The mobile home used for recreation is visible from the river;
RB 2.04(1)(b)
(b) The mobile home does not exceed 1600 cubic feet in size; and
RB 2.04(1)(c)
(c) The mobile home remains on the contiguous parcel of land for a period of use not to exceed 30 consecutive days unless it has been removed from the parcel for a period of not less than 30 consecutive days prior to returning to the parcel of land for another period of use which may not exceed 30 consecutive days.
RB 2.04(2)
(2) Mobile home not visible from the river. RB 2.04(2)(a)(a) The mobile home used for recreation is not visible from the river;
RB 2.04(2)(b)
(b) The mobile home remains on the parcel of contiguous land for a period not to exceed 180 days in a calendar year; and
RB 2.04(3)
(3) Storage. The mobile home is stored on land owned by the owner of the mobile home if:
RB 2.04(3)(c)
(c) The mobile home is not occupied or used for recreation or human habitation.
RB 2.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.
RB 2.05
RB 2.05 Routine maintenance. Routine maintenance activities that do not constitute repair of a damaged structure for the purpose of obtaining a permit under s.
30.44 (1) (b) 4., Stats., include:
RB 2.05(1)
(1) Replacement of roofing shingles or reroofing projects which do not result in the structure being larger in size or more visible from the river during leaf-on conditions;
RB 2.05(2)
(2) Replacement of roofing shingles or reroofing projects if the exterior color or roofing material will harmonize with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions;
RB 2.05(3)
(3) Painting of exterior of structure or mobile home or replacement of or adding siding if:
RB 2.05(3)(a)
(a) The activity does not result in the structure being larger in size; or
RB 2.05(3)(b)
(b) More visible from the river during leaf-on conditions; or
RB 2.05(3)(c)
(c) If the exterior colors will harmonize with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions;
RB 2.05(4)
(4) Replacement of windows or doors if:
RB 2.05(4)(a)
(a) The activity will not result in the structure being more visible from the river during leaf-on conditions;
RB 2.05(4)(b)
(b) The exterior color harmonizes with the surroundings during leaf-on conditions; and
RB 2.05(4)(c)
(c) There is no significant increase in the amount of glass or other reflective material; and
RB 2.05(5)
(5) Other maintenance activities as described in a permit application and which are deemed as routine by a 2/3 majority vote by the board's full membership.
RB 2.05 Note
Note: The exclusion granted under this section pertains solely to structure permits under subch. IV, ch.
30, Stats., and does not relieve a person from compliance with other laws such as shoreland zoning restrictions.
RB 2.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.
RB 2.06
RB 2.06
Prairies and native plant communities; wildlife habitat; archeological sites. In addition to timber and woody vegetation exemptions or exclusions provided in subch.
IV of ch. 30, Stats., a person may cut or harvest timber or woody vegetation in the riverway if the cutting or harvesting is for the purpose of restoring or maintaining a prairie or other native plant community, enhancing wildlife habitat or to maintain confirmed archeological sites upon approval of a management plan by the department and issuance of a permit by the board under the following procedures:
RB 2.06(1)
(1) Applications. Applications for management plans shall be made on forms prepared and provided by the department and shall include:
RB 2.06(1)(a)
(a) Name and address. The applicant's name and address;
RB 2.06(1)(b)
(b) Management objectives. Clearly stated management objectives of the application;
RB 2.06(1)(d)
(d) Erosion control measures. Applicable erosion control measures for the project;
RB 2.06(1)(e)
(e) Endangered or threatened species. Impacts on known populations of endangered or threatened species;
RB 2.06(1)(f)
(f) Wildlife. Impacts on wildlife other than endangered or threatened species;
RB 2.06(1)(h)
(h) Additional information. Such additional information as may be requested by the department or board.
RB 2.06 Note
Note: Applications may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources' offices at Rt. 1, Box 10, Dodgeville, 53533; 5350 Hwy. 133E, Boscobel, 53805; Hwy. C, Spring Green, 53588; and, the Muscoda board office at 202 N. Wisconsin Avenue, Muscoda, 53573.
RB 2.06(2)
(2) Department approval. The department shall review and approve the management plan within 30 days of receipt provided:
RB 2.06(2)(a)
(a) Management objectives. It is reasonable to believe the management objectives can be successfully accomplished on the land;
RB 2.06(2)(b)
(b) Erosion control safeguards. Erosion control safeguards deemed necessary are incorporated;
RB 2.06(2)(c)
(c) Endangered and threatened species. Endangered or threatened species will not be adversely affected;
RB 2.06(2)(d)
(d) Wildlife. Negative impacts on wildlife are minimal or are balanced by benefits to other plant or animal species;
RB 2.06(2)(e)
(e) Area involved. The area of the project is reasonable and appropriate;
RB 2.06(2)(f)
(f) Schedule. Implementation schedules for the project are realistic and reasonable.
RB 2.06(3)
(3) Department denial. If the department denies a management plan or application, the basis for denial shall be in writing and provided to the applicant and the board.
RB 2.06(4)
(4) Board approvals. The board shall act on department approved management plans within 30 days of receipt. The board shall approve plans provided:
RB 2.06(4)(a)
(a) Scenic beauty; natural values. The plan is consistent with scenic beauty and natural values of the riverway; and
RB 2.06(4)(b)
(b) Visual intrusion. The project will not cause an existing structure, public access site, utility facility, walkway, stairway or bridge to become visually conspicuous from the river during leaf-on conditions.
RB 2.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; correction in (intro.) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats.,
Register March 2013 No. 687.
RB 2.07
RB 2.07
Mining and quarrying. RB 2.07(1)
(1)
Prohibition. No person other than those engaged in mining or quarrying in the riverway on or prior to October 31, 1989, may engage in that activity in the riverway.
RB 2.07(2)(a)(a) Authorized operations. Persons engaged in mining or quarrying in the riverway on or prior to October 31, 1989, may continue the activity on the parcel of land upon which the activity is located if the activity is visually inconspicuous and if an affidavit on a form supplied by the board is filed with the board before January 1, 1994. The affidavit shall state the operation was active on October 31, 1989, and shall inform the person filing the affidavit the penalty for false swearing under s.
946.32, Stats.
RB 2.07(2)(b)
(b) Area of authorization. The boundaries of the parcel of land mining and quarrying may be conducted on shall be those established in the description of the land in the lease, easement, deed or land contract executed prior to October 31, 1989 which establishes in the person engaged in the activity the interest in or authority to use the parcel. If the instrument described more than one parcel of land, the boundaries and authorized parcel shall be limited to land contiguous to the mining or quarrying activity. A copy of the lease, easement, deed or land contract executed prior to October 31, 1989, shall be filed with the board together with the affidavit required under
par. (a).
RB 2.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.
