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16.842

16.842 State capitol view preservation.

16.842(1)

(1) Except as authorized under this section, no portion of any building or structure located within one mile of the center of the state capitol building may exceed the elevation of 1,032.8 feet above sea level as established by the U.S. coast and geodetic survey.

16.842(2)

(2) This section does not apply to any building or structure erected prior to April 28, 1990.

16.842(3)

(3) The city of Madison may grant exceptions to the application of sub. (1) for flagpoles, communications towers, church spires, elevator penthouses, screened air conditioning equipment or chimneys, subject to approval of any plan commission created under s. 62.23 (1).

16.842 - ANNOT.

History: 1989 a. 222.