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Town of Townsend adopts resolution opposing proposed Oconto County RV/camper ordinance changes
Summary
Town board approved Resolution 05-2025 disapproving proposed amendments to Oconto County Ordinance 14.422 after expressing concerns about enforcement, landowner rights and parcel-specific circumstances; clerk will send the town’s reservation letter to the county.
At its Nov. 11 meeting the Town of Townsend board voted to formally oppose proposed updates to Oconto County’s zoning rules concerning recreational vehicles and camping units.
Chairperson Monica Zeller described proposed changes to Oconto County Ordinance 14.422, including shortening a 60-day timeframe to 30 days, requiring temporary land-use and sanitary permits, and restricting the number of camping units permitted on a lot. Zeller read a letter prepared by the town detailing reservations about how the county would enforce the changes, the effect on landowners’ ability to use their property, potential impacts on town services and taxes, and the need to consider parcel-specific circumstances such as temporary housing during construction.
The board adopted Town of Townsend Resolution 05-2025 disapproving the county amendment; Zeller made the motion and Supervisor Chuck DeMoulin seconded. The board instructed the clerk to send the town’s letter to Oconto County.
Why it matters: The resolution is a formal local response to a county-level zoning proposal; the town’s objections focus on enforcement practicality and the effect on private land use. The town’s action does not change county code but records the municipality’s official position for county consideration.
Next steps: Clerk Linda Ziegler will transmit the town’s reservation letter to Oconto County; no further local action was recorded at the meeting.
