Commission begins multi‑month review of Chapter 115 ordinances, flags design standards and solar guidance

The La Crosse Heritage Preservation Commission also began a broader review of ordinances that fall under Chapter 115, asking staff to identify low‑priority items that could be handled administratively and higher‑priority design standards that may need consultant work.

Staff asked the commission to consider whether obscure items—such as front‑yard parking waivers, small accessory structures, and awnings—could be shifted to administrative review where clear standards exist. The staff member said some items…