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Rusk County planners begin aligning shoreland code with DNR model; limited technical edits proposed
Summary
Zoning staff reviewed proposed updates to shoreland ordinance language to match the Department of Natural Resources model, including boathouse exclusions, open‑sided structure language and a new fence exemption near roadways.
Rusk County zoning staff reviewed planned edits to the county’s shoreland zoning ordinance to align local language with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) model ordinance and recently passed state provisions.
Zoning administrator Yvonne told the committee staff propose modest edits rather than wholesale changes: break up existing boathouse language for clarity; explicitly exclude boathouses from the 200 square‑foot floor‑area cap applied to…
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