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Area Plan Commission flags Lake District setback issues amid rising variance requests

Brown County Area Plan Commission and Brown County Board of Commissioners · May 26, 2026

Summary

The Area Plan Commission discussed Lake District setback requirements on May 26 after an increase in variance requests to the Board of Zoning Appeals; the minutes record the concern but no regulatory change or vote was taken.

The Area Plan Commission on May 26 discussed setback requirements for Lake Districts after noting an uptick in variance applications submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The discussion focused on how existing setback standards are being applied and whether revisions or clearer guidance are needed to reduce variance filings.

The minutes do not show the Commission adopting a code amendment or forwarding a formal recommendation at this meeting; the matter was discussed as a concern and appears likely to return for further consideration or referral to staff for more information.

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