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County board adopts changes to tourist rooming house rules after public comment
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Summary
The Oneida County Board adopted Ordinance Amendment #06-2025 to limit short-term rentals in specified zoning districts to no more than one rental per seven-day period; the Planning & Development Committee had recommended denial but the board enacted the amendment following public input and debate about enforcement and town authority.
The Oneida County Board voted to adopt Ordinance Amendment #06-2025 on Jan. 20, changing Chapter 9 (Tourist Rooming House) to limit rentals in certain zoning districts to no more than one rental per seven-day period.
Planning and Zoning Director Karl Jennrich summarized the petition history, noting the item was filed June 5, 2025, followed by notice, a public hearing on Aug. 20 and written responses from eight of 21 townships. Jennrich told the board the Planning & Development Committee studied the petition and recommended denial, but the County Board refused the committee's denial report and moved an ordinance amendment back to the board for action.
Three Lakes residents and a short-term rental owner spoke during public comment in support of the amendment. Board members discussed enforcement mechanisms and whether towns could adopt targeted zoning districts. The board approved the ordinance amendment by roll call (12 Aye; 5 Nay). The ordinance takes effect the day after passage and publication as required by law; the county clerk is to transmit a certified copy to town clerks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The amendment modifies Section 9.58 to limit tourist rooming house rentals to no more than one rental per seven-day period in specified zoning districts and sets the county clerk's duties for notification and publication.