As a Realtor in Lake Geneva, the Geneva Lake waters are of prime importance to our real estate values. These new changes attempt to protect our water quality, wildlife, and our natural beauty by placing stricter standards on new development and construction near our waterways.
No. 9 A NonConforming structure may be completely replaced or relocated under some circumstances.
A nonconforming structure can be torn down or rebuilt if a) a compliant building location is available on the property to build a house of a comparable size, b) the structure is at least 35 feet from the water, c) the replacement structure is no closer to the water, d) mitigation requirements are met, and e) all the other requirements in the ordinance are met.
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