Town of Verona, WI
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The Town of Verona is located in the southern part of the state of Wisconsin. As a local unit of government within the County of Dane, the town is on the southwestern edge of the state capital – Madison – The population is 1,.948
     
   
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  Town of Verona
  335 N. Nine Mound Road
Verona, WI  53593-1035
   
  Phone: 608-845-7187
Fax: 608-845-7143
 
  Office Hours
  8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-F
 

 
  FRIDAY 4-22 the Town Office will be CLOSED
 

 
   

 

 
 
 

Ordinances
 
Ordinance #85-2
CITATIONS

 

The Town Board of the Town of Verona does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. TITLE AND PURPOSE.

This ordinance shall be known as "Town of Verona Citation Ordinance." The purpose of the ordinance is to establish the citation method of enforcement of town ordinances and authorize certain town officials to issue citations for violations of ordinances directly related to their official responsibilities.

SECTION 2. CITATIONS.

Pursuant to Section 66.119, Wis. Stats., violations of ordinances of the Town of Verona shall be enforced by the issuance of Municipal Citations.

(1) Information Required. A Municipal Citation shall provide for the following:

  1. The name and address of the alleged violator.
  2. The factual allegations describing the alleged violation.
  3. The time and place of the offense.
  4. The section of the ordinance violated.
  5. A designation of the offense in such manner as can readily be understood by a person making a reasonable effort to do so.
  6. The time at which the alleged violator may appear in court.
  7. A statement which in essence informs the alleged violator:
    1. That a cash deposit of a specified amount, based on the schedule established by the Town Board as a part of this ordinance, may be delivered or mailed to the Clerk of Circuit Court prior to the time of the scheduled court appearance.
    2. That if a deposit is made, no appearance in court is necessary unless the alleged violator is subsequently summoned.
    3. That if a cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court, he or she will be deemed to have entered a plea of no contest, or, if the court does not accept the plea of no contest, will be summoned to appear in court to answer the complaint.
    4. That if no cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court at the time specified, an action may be commenced to collect the forfeiture.
  8. A direction that if the alleged violator elects to make a cash deposit, he or she shall sign the statement which accompanies the citation to indicate that the statement required under (g) above has been read, and shall deliver or mail the signed statement with the cash deposit.
  9. Such other information as may be deemed necessary.

(2) Form of Citation. The Town hereby adopts for use, and incorporates herein by reference, the Wisconsin Uniform Municipal Citation, Form MSC 1 consisting of a three-part citation, a sample of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk.

(3) Schedule of Deposits. The Town hereby adopts for use under this section a schedule of cash deposits which shall be required for the various ordinance violations, and for the penalty assessment imposed by Section 165-87, Wis. Stats. This schedule, as amended from time to time, shall be on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Deposits shall be in cash, money older or certified check to the Clerk of Courts, Circuit Court, who shall provide a receipt therefor.

(4) Issuance of Citation.

  1. Any law enforcement officer may issue citations authorized under this section.
  2. The following Town officials and code enforcement officers may issue citations with respect to those ordinances which are directly related to their official responsibilities:
    1. Town Chairman.
    2. Building, Plumbing, and Heating Inspector.
    3. Electrical Inspector.
    4. Animal Control Officer.

(5) Procedure. Section 66-119(3), Wis., Stats., relating to violator's options and procedure on default, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.

(6) Nonexclusivity.

  1. Other Ordinances. This section does not preclude the Board from adopting any other ordinances or providing for the enforcement of any law or ordinance relating to the same or other matter.
  2. Other Remedies. The issuance of a citation hereunder shall not preclude the Town or any authorized officer from proceeding under a-n-t,, other ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any ordinance, resulat'-on or order.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

Adopted: 5-7-85

Published/Posted: 5-20-85

Effective: 5-24-85

Violation Schedule

 

Ordinance #
Forfeiture Schedule
Violation
Enforcer
#2.02
B, E
(or)
Harboring or permitting to linger unlicensed or collarless dogs so as to cause a public nuisance
Constable, Marshall, police officer, Humane Society officers, sheriff, deputies, Town Board  members
#2.03
B, E
(or)
Permitting a license or unlicensed dog to run at large
Same
#2.05
B, E
(or)
Failure by owner to impound a dog which has bitten a person
Same
#3.01
A,C,F,G
(or)
Discharging or firing of any rifle excepting a rim fire 22 caliber
Same
#3.02
A,C,F,G
(or)
Possession of any rifle excepting Rim fire 22 caliber without a permit
Same
#3.03
A,C,F,G
(or)
Possession of rifle with permit but not in knocked down or unloaded state or enclosed in carrying case
Same
#4.01
D, H
(or)
Failure to obtain application or driveway permit in construction of access road
Same
#4.02
D, H
(or)
Driveway exceeding 24' in width without Town Board approval
Town Clerk, Town Board, Police Officer
#4.03
H
(or)
Not obtaining Town Board approval for location of driveway
Same
#4.04
D, H
(or)
For construction of driveway without culvert
Same
#6.09(a)(1)
E, H
(or)
For false, misleading or incomplete information on massage parlor license applications or required reports
Town Board, Sheriff deputies, Constable, Marshal
#6.09(a)(3)
E, H
(or)
Any offense against the person or property of a patron
Same
#6.10(a)
E, H
(or)
Commercial sexual gratification prohibited
Same
#6.10(b)
E, H
(or)
Massage without proper clothing attire
Same
#6.10(c)
E, H
(or)
Monetary compensation for performance of any act of sexual persuasion
Same
#4
C
Failure to obtain dog license
#4.a
C
Failure to tag
#5
G
Failure to obtain dog vaccination
#6
G
Failure to report animal suspected of biting person or having rabies
#7
I
Failure to comply with quarantine  order; removing quarantined animal without consent
#8.a
C
Allowing animal to run at large
#8.b
G
Harboring vicious dog @174.02(2); first offense, without notice
#8.b
H
Harboring vicious dog @174.02(2); first offense, after notice has been given
#8.b
I
Harboring vicious dog @174.02(2); subsequent offenses
#8.c
A
Allowing animal to disturb peace
#8.d(1)
B
Allowing animal to habitually pursue vehicular or pedestrian traffic
#8.d(2)
D
Allowing animal to kill, wound or worry a domestic animal
#8.d(3)
C
Allowing animal to destroy property of others

 
 
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