Committee hears timeline for comprehensive plan update; staff explains Wisconsin Act 173 implications
Staff outlined the statutory steps for adopting the 2026 comprehensive plan and warned that Wisconsin Act 173 (Truth in Planning) — effective Jan. 1, 2028 for cities and villages — will reduce local discretion in some rezoning decisions; counties are not covered under the act at present.
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County planning staff told the committee the comprehensive plan update follows a strict statutory process that requires publication of a Class 1 notice, at least one public hearing and an affirmative recommending resolution from a majority of the entire committee before the county board may enact an amendment.
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