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• • • MAR i9 1988 SUB. 2 TO ORD. AMENDMENT 13, 1987-88 CREATING CHAPTER 14 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, • RELATING TO MANURE STORAGE ORDINANCE • • The County Board of Supervisors of the County of Dane does ordain as • follows: • I• • Chapter 14 of the Dane Code of Ordinances is created to read as . . follows: 14.01 TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as, referred to, and may be cited as the Dane County Manure Storage Ordinance and is hereinafter • referred to as this ordinance. 14.02 AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted under authority granted by sections 59.07 (51) and 92.16, Wis. Stets. 14.03 FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY. (1) The Dane County Board of Supervisors finds that storage of manure in earthen storage facilities not meeting technical design and construction standards may cause pollution of the surface and ground waters of Dane County, and may result in actual or potential harm to the health of county residents and transients; to livestock, aquatic life and other animals and plants; and to the property tax base of Dane County. (2) The Dane County Board of Supervisors also finds that improper land _ application of stored manure may cause pollution of the ground and surface . water of Dane County. (3) The Dane County Board of Supervisors further finds that the technical standards developed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service and adopted by the Dane County Land Conservation Committee provide effective, practical, and environmentally safe methods of storing and utilizing animal waste. • 14.04 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the design and construction of earthen manure storage facilities; prevent water pollution and thereby protect the health of Dane County residents and transients; prevent the spread of disease; and promote' the prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Dane County. It is also intended to • provide for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance and to provide penalties for its violation. 14.05 APPLICABILITY. This ordinance applies to the entire geographical area of Dane County. 14.06 DEFINITIONS. As used in this ordinance, the following words and phrases have the meanings indicated: (1) "Animal manure" means livestock excreta and other materials such as bedding, water, soil, hair, feathers, and other debris normally included • in animal waste handling operations. (2) "Applicant" means any person who applies for a permit under this ordinance.