(a) The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all structures, land, water and air within the unincorporated areas of townships located within Kenosha County, Wisconsin, where this ordinance has been approved by the township pursuant to section 12.02.020 of this ordinance.

(b) Where this ordinance has not been approved by a particular township pursuant to section 12.02.020 of this ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance shall nevertheless apply to all structures, lands, water and air within the shoreland jurisdiction of Kenosha County. The shoreland includes all unincorporated areas within the following distances from the ordinary high water mark of all navigable waters: 1000 feet from a lake, pond or flowage; 300 feet from a river or stream; or to the landward side of the floodplain, whichever distance is greater. If the navigable water is a glacial pothole lake, the distance shall be measured from the high water mark thereof. (11/5/86)

(c) Unless specifically exempted by law, all cities, villages, town governments, and Kenosha County are required to comply with this Ordinance and obtain all necessary permits in those areas described in subsections (a) and (b) above. State agencies are required to comply with Section 13.48(13) of the Wisconsin Statutes applies. The construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair of state highways and bridges by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are exempt when Section 30.12(4)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes applies. (11/5/86)

(d) The provisions of this ordinance apply to regulation of the use and development of unincorporated shoreland areas. Unless specifically exempted by law, all cities, villages, towns, counties and, when s. 13.48 (13), Stats, applies, state agencies are required to comply with, and obtain all necessary permits under, local shoreland ordinances. The construction, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of state highways and bridges carried out under the direction and supervision of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is not subject to local shoreland zoning ordinances if s. 30.2022 (1), Stats, applies. (NR 115.02) Shoreland zoning requirements in annexed or incorporated areas are provided in s. 61.353 and s. 62.233, Stats. [Code § 12.02-3.]