The Department of Natural Resources is hosting public listening sessions on proposed changes to the Shoreland Zoning rule, NR115. 

The DNR says the rule change is necessary to facilitate the revision of county shoreland zoning ordinances, introduce a level of flexibility for property owners and to address the current weaknesses in the statewide minimum standards.  Their goal, they say, is to reflect the needs of our citizens while continuing the dedication to the protection of our natural resources.

Attending a listening session is the most effective way to learn about the proposed rule changes and to provide your input for the final revisions.

• November 11 - Spooner Agricultural Resource Center

• November 12 - Lake Tomahawk Community Building

• November 13 - Eau Claire DNR Regional Headquarters

• December 1 - Onalaska City Hall

• December 3 - Crivitz Village Hall (Tenative)

• December 4 - Grande Chute Town Hall

• December 9 - Madison at the DATCP Board Room

• December 11 - Waukesha County Board Room

The DNR is also seeking public comments on such issues as Minimum Lot Sizes, Impervious Surface Limit, Nonconforming Lots, Setback Averaging, Nonconforming Structures, and Shoreland Setbacks and Buffers.