RB 2.01 RB 2.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish exclusions for structures identified in this chapter from the permit requirements of s. 30.44 (1) (a), Stats., as well as exclusions from the timber and woody vegetation provisions of subch. IV of ch. 30, Stats., as authorized by s. 30.43 (3), Stats.

RB 2.01 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.

RB 2.02 RB 2.02 Applicability. This chapter is applicable to any person constructing, modifying, repairing or placing a structure in the riverway or cutting or harvesting timber or woody vegetation to restore or maintain prairies in other native plant communities, enhance wildlife habitat or maintain confirmed archeological sites.

RB 2.02 History History: Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.

RB 2.03 RB 2.03 Structure permit exclusions. In addition to statutory exemptions and exclusions from the permit requirement of subch. IV of ch. 30, Stats., a person may construct, modify, repair or place the following structures in the riverway without the necessity for a permit from the board under s. 30.44 (1), Stats., or a county permit when the area is subject to shoreland zoning, under s. 30.44 (9), Stats., if the structure meets the following standards:

RB 2.03 Note Note: 1995 Wis. Act 211 repealed s. 30.44 (9), Stats.

RB 2.03(1) (1) Portable camping structures designed and used for recreational camping.

RB 2.03(1)(a) (a) Structure visible from the river.

RB 2.03(1)(a)1. 1. The portable camping structure is designed and used for recreational camping and is visible from the river; and

RB 2.03(1)(a)2. 2. The portable camping structure does not exceed 1600 cubic feet in size; and

RB 2.03(1)(a)3. 3. The portable camping structure remains on the parcel of contiguous land for a period of use not to exceed 30 consecutive days unless it has been removed for a period of not less than 30 consecutive days prior to returning to that parcel of land for another period of use not to exceed 30 consecutive days.

RB 2.03(1)(b) (b) Structure not visible from the river.

RB 2.03(1)(b)1. 1. The portable camping is designed and used for recreational camping and is not visible from the river; and

RB 2.03(1)(b)2. 2. The portable camping structure remains on the parcel of contiguous land for a period not to exceed 180 days in a calendar year; and

RB 2.03(1)(b)3. 3. The portable camping structure complies with the height requirement of s. 30.44 (1) (e), Stats.

RB 2.03(2) (2) Storage of portable camping structures. Portable camping structures of a landowner in the riverway may be stored on the landowner’s land if:

RB 2.03(2)(a) (a) Visibility. The structure is not visible from the river;

RB 2.03(2)(b) (b) Height. The height requirements of s. 30.44 (1) (e), Stats., are complied with; and

RB 2.03(2)(c) (c) Use. The structure is not used for recreational camping or human habitation.

RB 2.03(3) (3) Waterfowl blinds, wildlife observation blinds, tree stands and tree houses. Waterfowl blinds, wildlife observation blinds, tree stands for hunting and tree houses if the structure:

RB 2.03(3)(a) (a) Size. Does not exceed 288 cubic feet in size; and

RB 2.03(3)(b) (b) Visibility; color. Either of the following applies:

RB 2.03(3)(b)1. 1. Is visually inconspicuous; or

RB 2.03(3)(b)2. 2. Has exterior colors which harmonize with the natural surroundings during leaf-on conditions.

RB 2.03 Note Note: Waterfowl blinds and tree stands on state lands are further regulated by s. 29.327, Stats., and s. NR 45.09.

RB 2.03(4) (4) Structures of minimal size. Structures no larger than 64 cubic feet in size if the structures and any reasonable and necessary support structures:

RB 2.03(4)(a) (a) Visibility. Are visually inconspicuous; or

RB 2.03(4)(b) (b) Color. Have exterior colors which harmonize with the natural surroundings during leaf-on conditions.

RB 2.03(5) (5) Other structures.