Workshops

Workshops are designed for newly appointed plan commission and zoning board members, veteran commissioners tackling complex issues, elected officials, and staff whose job it is to support plan commissions and zoning boards.

If you are interested in requesting a workshop in your area, please contact Center for Land Use Education staff at landcenter@uwsp.edu or 715-346-3783.

Upcoming Sessions

Walworth County Planning and Zoning Workshop
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm
HHS Walworth County Room
1910 County Rd NN, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
Register through Eventbrite.

Fundamentals of Zoning and Land Use Decision-Making
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30-8:00pm
Dodge County Administration Building
127 E Oak St, Juneau, WI, 53039
View Workshop Brochure. Register through Eventbrite.

You can also check out our webinar training page for upcoming webinars and recordings of previous presentations.

Recent Sessions

Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeals Workshop
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:00-6:30pm
Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation
672 Johnson St, Watertown, WI, 53094
View Workshop Presentation.

Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeals Workshop
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 4:00-6:30pm
Sheboygan City Hall
828 Center Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
View Workshop Presentation.

Workshop Materials

Role of the Plan Commission

Plan Commission Workshop PowerPoint
Sample Public Hearing Notice and Checklist
Hearing Appearance Slip & Announcement of Proceedings
Conditional Use Decision Form

Role of the Zoning Board

General Zoning Variance Decision Form
Shoreland Zoning Variance Decision Form
Town Recommendation on Variance
Zoning Board Announcement of Proceedings & Hearing Checklist

Additional Resources

Land Use Training & Resources
Plan Commission & Zoning Board Handbooks