§ 54-52. The discharge of shotguns or muzzle loaders is subject to conditions.

A shotgun, muzzle loaders or like weapons or instruments designed and used to propel a single slug, multiple pellets or "shot" less than 50 yards may be discharged within the boundaries of the village, subject to the following conditions:

(a)

The weapons may only be discharged on those lands zoned agricultural or floodplain or shoreland/wetland or public or semipublic.

(b)

State hunting and firearm regulations shall apply wherever they are more restrictive than the village regulations.

(c)

The individual engaging in the discharge of the shotgun or muzzle loader or other like weapons has obtained the written permission of the property owner to discharge the weapon.

(d)

The property on which such activity is occurring shall be a minimum of 5 acres in area and all discharges shall occur a minimum of 100 yards from any structure or road.

(e)

The weapon is discharged in a direction away from habitable buildings, road, parks or other areas or uses where persons may congregate.

(Code 1966, § 15.01(3); Ord. No. 856, § I, 3-20-12)