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Marquette County Board of Adjustment approves home‑based business special exception with owner‑limit condition
Summary
The Board of Adjustment granted Lindsy Davis a special exception to operate a home‑based business at N109 Fox River Rd., adding a condition that the exception stays with the current owner and expires if the property is sold; the motion passed 3–0 with one abstention.
The Marquette County Board of Adjustment convened Feb. 26, 2026, to hear an application by Lindsy Davis (N109 Fox River Rd., Portage) requesting a special exception under Sec. 8.0.6(E)(10) of the Marquette County Code (Chapter 62 — Comprehensive Zoning) to operate a home‑based business.
Chair Mary Walters opened the hearing, summarized procedures and the application materials, and allowed the applicant to present. Davis described planned improvements including updated outdoor lighting, landscaping, ADA access rails, steps and a ramp; she also stated intent to place an advertising sign. The board opened the public hearing; no members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. A nearby resident, David Berg, spoke to concerns about consistency of zoning decisions for the parcel; Berg’s comment was heard and addressed in board discussion.
Board members probed future structural changes and proposed a condition limiting the exception to the current owner. The chair moved a condition stating that, if approved, the special exception would remain with Davis and terminate upon sale of the property; Achterberg seconded. The board found the requested use compatible with the zoning district, consistent with similar uses along the road, and not detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. The board approved the application with the ownership limit condition (vote recorded as 3‑0 in favor, with Wollenburg abstaining).
The Board of Adjustment noted the application met setback and use‑definition requirements and recorded the approval, including the added owner‑specific condition.
