04/10/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 13:30
Notice is hereby given that the Oconto County Land & Water Resources Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2024 beginning at 10:00 AM or as soon thereafter as the committee convenes at the Town of Stiles Town Hall, 5718 Watercrest Rd., Lena WI 54139, to solicit comments on proposed text amendments to Chapter 14 Oconto County Zoning Ordinance of the Oconto County Code of Ordinances. The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance text amendments is to clarify ordinance standards to be consistent with the Oconto County Comprehensive Plan. The text amendments to the Oconto County Zoning Ordinance are on file in the office of the Oconto County Clerkfor a period of two weeks prior to the public hearing.
Text amendments to the Oconto County Zoning Ordinance are as follows: Where bold and underlined print is appears it indicates an addition to the Ordinance. Where strikethrough print appears it indicates a deletion from the Ordinance.
A parcel is permitted to have only one dwelling used for human habitation per parcel unless otherwise specifically permitted within a Zoning District and shall conform to the following standards: Furthermore, the regulations contained herein are not intended to conflict with and shall comply with applicable provisions of Wisconsin regulations. Applicable Wisconsin Statutes shall preempt any conflicts:
14.429 Livestock
(B) Pen - shall mean a wire enclosure connected to a coop for the purpose of allowing fowl to leave the coop while remaining in an enclosed, predator-safe environment.
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(D) Coop - shall mean a structure for the sheltering of fowl. An existing shed or garage can be used for this purpose if it meets the standards contained in this section including the required setbacks .
(3) Number and Type of Fowl Allowed
(4) Coop and Pen Construction
The fowl shall be provided with a covered coop and attached pen. Fowl shall not be allowed out of the coop or pen.
(5) Location
(B) Coops and runs shall be kept clean, dry and in sanitary condition at all times in such a manner as to not disturb the use or enjoyment of adjoining property due to noise, odor or any other adverse impact.
(C) The outdoor slaughtering of fowl is prohibited on residential property.
(D) Rental property requires owner written consent to raise domesticated fowl.
All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and provide comments. Written comments may be submitted to Oconto County Land & Water Resources Committee, 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153 or by email to [email protected]. All written comments are to be received at least 24 hours prior to the public hearing.
For viewing of the proposed ordinance text amendments, please refer to the Oconto County Website http://www.co.oconto.wi.us.
Dated this 10th day of April, 2024.
OCONTO COUNTY LAND & WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE OCONTO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
By: Patrick Virtues
Oconto County Zoning Administrator