 |
Lake
Wandawega |
|
Lake
Wandawega |
If you are within 1,000 feet of a lake, pond (some wetlands) or flowage, and/or 300 feet from any other navigable body of water or in its floodplain whichever is greater, you are in a Shoreland area and special regulations regarding tree/vegetation that can be removed and how much vegetation can be cut apply. There are also special building restrictions that apply to the Shoreland area. Check the map to see if you are within the 1,000 feet. The shaded light blue area represents the 1,000 foot Shoreland area.
These restrictions are not new and there have always been zoning regulations for Shoreland areas, but legislation (NR 115) is currently being worked on to further enhance them.
Two publications with additional information on the current and proposed Shoreland Zoning are ...
Common questions about the proposal to revise state shoreland zoning standards - July 2005
WALWORTH COUNTY LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SHORELAND ZONING - April 2003
You can also contact the office of Walworth County Land Use & Resource Mgmt/Planning & Zoning at (262) 741-4972 for a determination as to whether or not any of the above regulations apply to your property prior to removing any trees or vegetation on your property.