These introductory webinars cover the basics of planning and zoning. They are designed to orientate newly elected and appointed officials, clerks, administrators, and others to planning and zoning and their roles and responsibilities.
Zoning Fundamentals Audio Only Recording (2022)
Zoning Fundamentals PowerPoint (PDF) (2022)
The Zoning Ordinance
Plan Commission Handbook: Chapter 7, Zoning Regulations
A Quarter Century of Changes to Wisconsin’s Local Land Use Enabling Laws, Brian Ohm, 2018
Zoning by Kevin Struck
(2024 – Part A)
(2024 – Part B)
Due to an issue with the live recording, the webinar recording is presented in two parts.
Introduction to the Plan Commission PowerPoint (2024)
Three Most Common Land Tools
Introduction to the Zoning Board – Audio (2024)
Introduction to the Zoning Board PowerPoint (2024)
Role of the Zoning Board Key Points
Variance Decision Form
Variance Staff Report
Zoning Boards Announcement of Proceedings & Hearing Checklist
Additional Resources