County data show decline in small‑parcel splits from 2020 to 2025

Feb 11, 2026

Vernon County staff presented parcel‑split data showing a downward trend in small‑acre splits across 2020–2025 and a township‑level concentration of splits near Franklin, Genanoa, Jefferson and Veroa.

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County staff provided year‑by‑year counts and township breakdowns to the planning commission as part of the land‑division discussion. The Chair read sample figures to the group: "from 2020 to 2025 the land splits. so like for under five acres in 2020 it was 104. For 2025 it went down to 60," illustrating the county's dataset and the rationale for reconsidering thresholds.

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