Plan Commissioner Information and Resources — April 2013

1.  The next Plan Commissioner Network meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2013 @ the Town of Menasha Municipal Building, 2000 Municipal Drive Neenah, WI.

Our discussion topic will be Recycling and Solid waste/garbage options for towns, and we will have special guests with us.  We will meet from 6:30-8:00pm.  Please spread the word!

2.  Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Teleconference Series continues through May 2013.  Click here for the brochure.  You may attend in person at the Winnebago County UWEX office, or purchase the materials bundle for review at your convenience.  Registration is $20 per session.  Registration information is in the brochure.  All programs run from 10:30am-noon.

  • January 16, 2013 – GIS for Planning, Zoning and Economic Development
  • February 20, 2013 -Sand and Non-metallic mining update
  • March 20, 2013 – Wetland Law and Permitting
  • April 10, 2013 – Legislation and Case Law update
  • May 15, 2013 – Hearing Zoning Appeals and Variances

3. Its not too late to meet your Board of Review Certification!  Classes coming up in April and May — https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/localgovcenter/2013/03/22/board-of-review-training-returns-for-2013-meeting-your-certification-requirement/4

4.  Towns Officials Workshops coming up!  Check the brochure for locations and dates.  This is a one-day workshop by Local Government Center and Wisconsin Towns Association.  The nearest one will be in Green Bay on May 15th.

5.  New Resource – “Losing Ground: Tracking the Rate of Farmland Loss in Wisconsin Counties 1992-2010.  Click here for a free color pdf file.

 

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