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 local commissions and zoning boards.
If you are interested in requesting a workshop in your area, contact the Center for Land Use Education staff at landcenter@uwsp.edu or 715-346-3783.
Upcoming Sessions
Zoning Workshop for Local Officials – Elkhorn
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, (5:30-8:00 pm)
This workshop will provide the basics of zoning with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of local government officials involved in making zoning decisions. We will take a closer look at:
- permitted and conditional uses
- ordinance amendments
- rezones
We will also discuss the role of the comprehensive plan and how to make legally defensible decisions by applying state and local ordinance standards. County planning and zoning staff will be on hand to answer questions specific to Walworth Count
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