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De Pere council adopts June zoning-code amendments, adds new paid-loan classification
Summary
The council adopted June 2026 amendments to the municipal zoning code, making technical changes to R2 setbacks and multifamily standards, clarifying rooftop/HVAC setbacks and fence rules, and adding a third classification for certain paid-loan/title-loan businesses; the Planning Commission had recommended approval.
The De Pere Common Council on July 21 approved a slate of June 2026 zoning-code amendments after a Planning Commission recommendation. Dan, the Planning Commission representative, summarized the package, which includes corrections to R2 district setbacks, clarified egress locations for multifamily properties, expanded definitions related to small loan businesses, and a provision to place vehicle-charging stations near front entrances of parking ramps at the fire department's request.
Alderperson Hansen asked how the new paid-loan (title-loan/loan-advance) classification differs from existing payday-loan or traditional financial-institution rules. Dan explained the city is inserting a third technical category that sits between payday lenders and typical financial institutions: "We've created that 3rd category," he said, adding it captures businesses structured more like a credit-card advance in storefront form.
The council opened the public hearing for the amendments, received no public testimony, and adopted the changes by roll-call vote. The amendments are contained in the packet's redline and will be incorporated into the municipal code. Council members and staff noted staff and the Planning Commission are available to answer follow-up implementation questions.
