Chapter 16.15
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS

Sections:

16.15.010    Condominium developments.

16.15.010 Condominium developments.

(a) Purpose.

(1) The village board hereby finds that certain issues arise in condominium developments that require limited applicability of this title to condominium developments. The state Legislature has recognized that land division ordinances may apply to condominiums, but that subdivision ordinances shall not impose burdens upon condominiums that are different from those imposed on other property of a similar character not subject to a declaration of condominium.

(2) The factor that makes this title applicable to a condominium development is the creation of multiple, distinct property entities at or near the ground surface, subject to property taxation as separate parcels, with each property entity having different ownership and management. The village determines that this factor makes a condominium development dissimilar, both physically and in ownership, from developments in which the land and improvements are under unitary ownership, management and control.

(3) Thus, the village board hereby finds that new condominium developments can place impacts on community resources in the same manner as other new developments, which are characterized by division of land into lots. These impacts include:

a. Additional population density;

b. Possibility of use of particular land in a manner unsuitable to the land’s characteristics;

c. Additional demands upon village parks, recreation areas, utility facilities and schools;

d. Additional traffic and street use.

(b) Portions of Title Applicable to Condominium Developments. The following sections of this title shall apply to condominium developments:

(1) AMC 16.10.010, relating to land suitability and construction practices;

(2) AMC 16.20.010 through 16.20.030, relating to preliminary plat approval. The technical requirements for preliminary plats set forth in AMC 16.25.010 shall not apply, since condominiums have separate technical standards set forth in Chapter 703, Wis. Stats.;

(3) AMC 16.20.050, relating to fees for review;

(4) Chapter 16.30 AMC, relating to required improvements;

(5) Chapter 16.35 AMC, relating to design standards for improvements;

(6) Chapter 16.40 AMC, relating to dedication requirements.

(c) This section shall not apply to the following condominiums:

(1) Any condominium plat recorded prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title;

(2) Any conversion of a structure or structures in existence on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title to a condominium after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, unless additional residential or commercial units are created. [Res. 00-04. Prior code § 10-5-3.03].