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Introduces three primary tools for land use decision-making: the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision ordinance. Due to an issue with the live recording, the June 6, 2024 webinar recording is presented in two parts, A and B.

Introduces three primary tools for land use decision-making: the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision ordinance. Due to an issue with the live recording, the June 6, 2024 webinar recording is presented in two parts, A and B.

Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of zoning as a tool to protect groundwater. Covers wellhead protection ordinances, zoning options for high nitrogen uses, and minimum lot sizes for homes on septic systems.

This webinar is designed for new zoning board of adjustment or appeals and for those who would like a refresher. We’ll look at how zoning board members act like judges and how their decisions impact communities. We will also take a deep dive into variance decisions covering the different types of variances, legal standards for granting a variance, and how to create a complete record for the cou...

Lakes create beautiful views and are great places to recreate, but they are also thriving ecosystems filled with animals, plants, microorganisms, and other wildlife, including people. This video explores the connection of lakes and shoreland and how it impacts fish, wildlife, and water quality.

Learn how shoreland zoning rules help keeps our lakes and streams healthy. This helps us have more fish, wildlife, and good swimming water. (06-2023)

Learn how Vilas County, Wisconsin manages protection of their 1,300 lakes. Dave Sadenwasser, Villas County Zoning Administrator, provides information on: - How lakes classification is used in the How Vilas County use lakes classification in their shoreland zoning/protection ordinance - Description of the culture and ethic of lake protection over the years - What kind of support for shoreland zo...

Learn how Shoreland Zoning helps protect water quality, fishing, and home values in this short animated video.

An introduction to electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations, why they are expanding rapidly, and how your community can become EV ready. Learn more at bit.ly/Ready_for_EVs

An overview of amending zoning ordinances.

A description of conditional uses with zoning ordinances.

An overview of how to develop, attach and track conditions.

Appeal of Zoning Decisions

An overview

Elements of a Zoning Ordinance

Forms of Zoning Relief

A Brief History of Zoning

Types of Zoning

Administrative Appeals

Role of the Zoning Board Fundamental Responsibilities

Variances

Conditional Uses

Magic Goggles: Discovering the Secrets of the Lake

Fish Hotel

Local Government Roles: Who Does What

Recruit, Train and Retrain: Plan Commission Essentials

Shoreland Zoning - All 3 parts June 2016

Shoreland Zoning Update - Part 3

Shoreland Zoning Update - Part 2