State Laws
Most activities of the County Zoning Office are mandated, or regulated, by various provisions of Wisconsin State Statutes or Wisconsin Administrative Code.

State Statutes: Visit the Wisconsin State Legislature Legislative Reference Bureau website and scroll to find the applicable statutory chapter.
  • Chapter 59 – Planning & Zoning Authority (ss. 59.69 through 59.697)
  • Chapter 59 – Private Sewage System Ordinance (s. 59.70(5))
  • Chapter 145 – Plumbing
  • Chapter 66.1001 – Comprehensive Planning
  • Chapter 236 – Platting Lands
  • Chapter 281.48 – Servicing Septic Tanks

Administrative Codes: Visit the Wisconsin Administrative Code website to search for applicable codes.
  • COMM 81 – 87: Plumbing & Wisconsin Fund
  • NR 115 – Shoreland Management (includes Wetlands)
  • NR 116 – Floodplain Management
  • NR 135 – Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation
  • NR 151 – Runoff Management
  • NR 216 – Stormwater Discharge

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2/16/2012