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Committee told DNR needs consolidated shoreland ordinance draft; Jennrich to resubmit checklist
Summary
Staff and outside counsel reviewed public comments on proposed shoreland ordinance amendments; the DNR asked for a consolidated post‑shoreland draft and an updated crosswalk. Karl Jennrich said he will update and resubmit the required checklist and remove appendices from ordinance language, which will delay completion.
Oneida County staff told the Conservation/UW‑Extension Committee on April 13 that review of proposed shoreland protection ordinance changes is ongoing after a line‑by‑line review of public comments.
Karl Jennrich said outside counsel and staff "reviewed all public comments line by line as they relate to the ordinance amendments" and that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed receipt of the county’s March 19, 2026 modified amendments but requested additional materials. Jennrich said the DNR did not receive an updated crosswalk or a consolidated post‑shoreland draft and asked for a single document showing where shoreland requirements would be addressed.
Jennrich explained one substantive county change removed Section 9.90B (General Zoning Provisions Applied in Chart of Jurisdiction), which had previously incorporated Articles 1–8 and Article 10 for shoreland zoning requirements. Removing 9.90B eliminated automatic incorporation of definitions and land division administration; consequently, the DNR requested a complete consolidated draft and updated crosswalk identifying where all shoreland requirements remain met.
Staff are also revising their submission approach: Jennrich said he will update and resubmit the required shoreland ordinance review checklist and that appendices (diagrams and images) will be provided as handouts rather than included in ordinance text so that enforcement remains tied to ordinance language, as advised by legal counsel. Jennrich said these changes will require additional time and that Corporation Counsel must determine whether the proposed changes stay within the scope of the original public hearing or if a new public hearing is required.
Why it matters: Shoreland ordinance language controls local shoreline development rules and definitions; changes to incorporation clauses and appendices can affect enforceability and may prompt additional DNR review or a further public hearing.
Next steps: Jennrich will prepare the consolidated draft and updated crosswalk for DNR review; the committee will be informed when the revised ordinance is ready and when Corporation Counsel rules on hearing scope.
