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County staff outlines 2026 Chapter 17 zoning-code update; towns asked for input on accessory uses, signs and contractor uses
Summary
Marathon County CPZ staff told the Environmental Resource Committee April 29 they are preparing a comprehensive 2026 update to Chapter 17 (zoning), soliciting town input and planning amendments for contractor/home-business uses, accessory-structure sizes, fences, signs and special-event consistency.
County CPZ staff told the Environmental Resource Committee on April 29 that work is underway to comprehensively update Marathon County Chapter 17 zoning code in 2026 and that the county had surveyed townships to collect input on priorities for ordinance amendments.
Survey results and town feedback
Staff said they had sent surveys to town clerks and early responses from participating towns indicate most feel Chapter 17 aligns with their development goals and that they intend to remain in county zoning. Of the surveys received to date (staff said results were incomplete at the time of the ERC briefing) common town requests included clearer guidance on county processes,…
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