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Upcoming Events

Planning & Zoning Webinar Series – Fall 2025

The Center for Land Use Education is offering a Fall webinar series for local planning and zoning officials. The series is designed for new and continuing officials to learn about their roles, responsibilities, tools, and decision-making.

Webinar Sessions

Introduction to the Plan Commission – Monday, October 27th Noon-1 pm Attend this session to learn about roles of the plan commission including legal and procedural requirements. We will introduce three primary tools for decision-making including the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision ordinance.

Introduction to the Zoning Board – Tuesday, November 4th Noon-1 pm Attend this session to look at how zoning board members act like judges and how their decisions impact communities. We will take a deep dive into variance decisions including how to create a complete record for the courts.

Zoning Fundamentals – Thursday, November 13th Noon-1 pm We will review various forms of zoning and why most Wisconsin communities have adopted zoning. Then we’ll cover the roles of different local government bodies in adopting, amending and administering zoning.

Subdivision Regulations – Tuesday, November 18th Noon-1 pm Subdivision regulations provide a legal process for dividing and recording land. In this session, we’ll review state requirements for subdivisions, options for local land division ordinances, and the role of local government officials in reviewing plats and certified survey maps.

Comprehensive Planning – Monday, November 24th Noon-1 pm Interested in the future of your community? Join this session to learn about using and updating your comprehensive plan. We’ll discuss how to use your plan in local decision-making, potential updates, and available resources.

Cost & Registration The cost of each session is $25. Registration is through Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/3KwLfVy Registration ends midnight before each session.

Questions? Email landcenter@uwsp.edu or phone 715-346-3783

If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Juneau County, please contact:

UW-Madison Division of Extension, Juneau County
Courthouse
220 E. State Street, Rm. 104
Mauston, WI 53948
Phone:  608-847-9329
Fax: 608-847-9332