Ordinances

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Newly adopted Ordinances & Resolutions

2021 Adopted Resolutions

Resolution 2021-1: A Resolution adopting the La Crosse County Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan 2020-2024 (PDF)

Resolution 2021-2: A Resolution to recommend adoption of Comprehensive Plan (PDF)

Resolution 2021-3 CMAR

Resolution 2021-4: Resolution to authorize the Town Clerk as the Town Board designee to oversee and approve Operator’s Licenses

Resolution 2021-5: Resolution for Inclusion under the Income Continuation Insurance Plan

Resolution 2021-6: A Resolution to amend the 2021 budget adopted by the Town Board of the Village of French Island, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Resolution 2021-7: A Resolution to adopt and establish wards in the Village of French Island, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Resolution 2021-8: A Resolution to approve a loan with State Bank Financial and the Village of French Island

2021 Adopted Ordinances

Ordinance 2021-1: An Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of French Island, La Crosse County, Wisconsin related to municipal court (PDF)

Ordinance 2021-2: An Ordinance to adopt the Village of French Island Comprehensive Plan (PDF)

Ordinance 2021-3: An ordinance amending the procedure for issuance of Operator’s Licenses in the Village of French Island

Ordinance 2021-4 Illicit Discharge

Ordinance 2021-5: An Ordinance to create Chapter 38 Section 3 (d) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Relating to Boating Regulations

Ordinance #2021-6 An Ordinance to Create Chapter 12 Article III of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Relating to Direct Sellers and Solicitor Licensing

Ordinance #2021-7 An Ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Section 18-1 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Relating to Accumulation and Storage of Junk

2022 Adopted Resolutions

Resolution 2022-01 RE: Claim of Gary and Julie Simenson

Resolution #2022-2 CMAR

Resolution 2022-4: A Resolution to approve a loan with State Bank Financial and the Village of French Island

2022 Adopted Ordinances

Ordinance #2022-1 An Ordinance to Amend Section 30-2 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Boulevards and Rights-of-Way

Ordinance #2022-02 An Ordinance to Create Chapter 18-33 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Chronic Nuisance Premises

2023 Adopted Resolutions

Resolution #2023-01 A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures From Proceeds of Borrowing

Resolution #2023-02 Compliance Maintenance Resolution

Resolution #2023-03 A Resolution to Authorize a Representative to File Applications for Financial Assistance from State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund

Resolution #2023-04 A Resolution to Approve a Loan with State Bank Financial and the Village of French Island

2024 Adopted Resolutions

Resolution #2024-01 A Resolution Authorizing an Application to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for a Loan of $660,000

Resolution #2024-02 A Resolution Authorizing an Application to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands for a loan of $290,000

Resolution #2024-03 Compliance Maintenance Resolution

Resolution #2024-04 A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $726,957 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto

Resolution #2024-05 A Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing

Resolution #2024-06 A Resolution to Approve an Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with Bell Bank Equipment Finance

2024 Adopted Ordinances

Ordinance #2024-01 An Ordinance Amending Sections 8-20 (h) (i) (k), 8-21 (c. Uniform Dwelling Code: 1-3, 10-13) & 8-23 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Building Codes and Amend Sections 8-58, 8-60, 8-61 & 8-80 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Electrical Codes

Ordinance #2024-02 An Ordinance to Amend Section 36-93 (b) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to the Residential Equivalency Units Chart

Ordinance #2024-03 An Ordinance to Amend Section 38-3 (b) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Boat Launching Fees

Ordinance #2024-04 An Ordinance Amending Section 8-21 (c. Uniform Dwelling Code) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Building Codes

Ordinance #2024-05 An Ordinance to Create Section 20-84 Related to Disorderly Conduct

Ordinance #2024-06 An Ordinance to Create Chapter 41 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to the Control of Construction Site Erosion and Sedimentation Resulting from Land Disturbing Construction Activities

Ordinance #2024-07 An Ordinance to Create Chapter 42 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Relating to the Control of Post-Construction Runoff

Ordinance #2024-08 An Ordinance to Create Section 8-24 (F) Related to Fire Limits: Building Requirements

2025 Adopted Resolutions

Resolution #2025-01 A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of up to $462,537 General Obligation Water System Promissory Notes, Series 2025, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto

Resolution #2025-02 Authorizing the Sale of Parcel 04-00116-001 to Luke and Ashley Deml

Resolution #2025-03 Compliance Maintenance CMAR

Resolution #2025-04 Adopting a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in Compliance with Federal Regulations

Resolution #2025-05 Affirming Conflict of Interest Policy Compliance under Wis. Stat. 19.59

Resolution 2025-06 Authorizing Additional Check Signatories

Resolution 2025-07 A Resolution Authorizing Incorporation Submittal for the “Village of French Island” to the Wisconsin Department of Administration

Resolution 2025-08  to approve a loan with State Bank Financials and the Village of French Island

Resolution 2025-09 Authorizing the Transfer of funds from Utility Checking Account to Utility LGIP Account

2025 Adopted Ordinances

Ordinance #2025-01 An Ordinance to Amend Section 40-101 (D)(1) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Height Restrictions in the Industrial District

Ordinance #2025-02  to Repeal and Replace Section 38-4 (B) of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Special Speed Restrictions on Waterways

Ordinance #2025-03 An Ordinance to Amend Section 6-5 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances to Remove Bees from the List of Prohibited Species

Ordinance #2025-04 An Ordinance to Amend Section 6-6 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to Species Allowed Within the Town to Permit and Regulate Beekeeping

Ordinance #2025-05 An Ordinance to Create Section 20-140 of Article VI. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of French Island Relating to Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid and Synthetic Cannabinoid Products

Ordinance #2025-06 An Ordinance to Amend Sec. 20-141 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Related to General Penalty

Ordinance 2025-07 An Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Section 38-3 Boat Launching Fees to 38-3 Recreational Areas

Ordinance 2025-09 to Repeal and Replace Section 34-3 of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Relating to Regulating the Operation of ATVUTVGolf Carts on Town Roadways

Ordinance 2025-10 to Amend the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances by Adding Sections (17) and (18)

Ordinance 2025-11 to Amend the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances Sec. 30-2 Boulevards and Rights-Of-Way

Ordinance 2025-12 to Add Chapter 8, Article VIII, Section 8-155 Driveways to the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances

2025-13 Ordinance to Create Chapter 34, Article VI., Section 34-104 E-Bicycles, E-Scooters, Gas Powered Bicycles and Gas Powered Scooters of the Village of French Island Code of Ordinances

2026 Adopted Resolutions

2026-01 Resolution 1780-27 USDA-RD Funding_Executed

2026-02 Resolution 442-33 Use of Streets and Alleys_Executed

2026-03 Resolution to Amend 2025 Budget_Executed

2026 Adopted Ordinances

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 TO AMEND SEC 6-41_Executed

Ordinance 2026-03 To Amend Chapter 28 By Creating Sections 28-25 – 28-43 Relating to Responsible Unit Recycling Requirements

Ordinance No. 2026-04 to Amend Section 34-3 Section 2.04 Relating to Regulating the weight limits of UTV’s

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