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Cross Plains board approves Marchstone subdivision declaration despite objections about poultry and subjective covenants

Village of Cross Plains Board of Trustees · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Trustees approved a declaration of covenants for the Marchstone subdivision after developers removed solar restrictions but kept provisions on poultry, signage and architectural standards; trustees expressed concern about subjective language and potential enforcement burdens.

Trustees for the Village of Cross Plains on Jan. 26 approved a declaration of covenants for the Marchstone subdivision after months of review by village staff, the village attorney and the village planner.

Staff said the developer agreed to remove language that would have restricted solar panel placement but kept provisions limiting poultry (chickens and ducks), and retained sign and…

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