Summary of Proposed Changes to Shoreland Zoning Ordinance April 10, 2012

Shoreland Zoning

Building Setbacks Vegetation Impervious Surface Standards Nonconforming Uses and Structures Mitigation

Shoreland Zoning Building Setbacks 1968 Law allowed reduced setback from required 75’ setback using existing principal structures within 200’ of requesting lot 2012 Law allows reduced setback from required 75’ setback using existing principal structures within 250’ of rquesting lot

Shoreland Zoning Vegetation 1968 Law First 35’ no clear-cut zone No definition for clear-cut New Law First 35’ no vegetation removal (2015 compliance, all riparian lands) Access/viewing corridors Shoreline restoration activities & invasive species control Dead, dying or diseased; replaced with native vegetation

Shoreland Zoning Help clarity by holding sediment in place. Take up nutrients that would be used by algae. Shelter for wildlife. Wildlife food and nesting areas. Can help reduce erosion and runoff. Spawning beds in sedges /emergent plants for fish. 90% of all lake life is born, raised and fed in the area where land and water meet.

Shoreland Zoning

Buffer restoration Mitigation methods

Shoreland Zoning Impervious Surface Standards Keep what you have Up to 15% impervious no permit is needed Between 15%-30% needs a permit and mitigation

Impervious Surface Example 15% of 20,000 sq. ft. lot 1500 sq. ft. house footprint 740 sq. ft. garage 660 sq. ft. driveway 100 sq. ft. sidewalk 3000 sq. ft. total

Shoreland Zoning Nonconforming Uses/Structures Nonconforming structure is an existing structure that was lawfully placed when constructed but that does not comply with the required water setback (legal, pre-existing structures) NR 115 provides increased flexibility for nonconforming structures in exchange for mitigation: Vertical expansion Horizontal and/or vertical expansion beyond the shoreline setback Replacement or relocation Requires mitigation plan approved by County Current legislation may be changing in future regarding nonconforming structures

Shoreland Zoning Buffer restoration Rain gardens Retention/detension basins Eave troughs, french drains Removal or relocation of legal pre-existing accessory buildings Elimination or reduction of Impervious surfaces Any other mitigation deemed appropriate by Zoning Adm. or Land Conservation Mitigation

Shoreland Zoning Healthy, natural shorelands provide lakes and rivers with high water quality, good fishing, and higher property values 30+ counties revised their shoreland ordinances to more effectively protect lakes and rivers from Counties need to revise their shoreland ordinances to comply with NR 115 by counties have started revising their shoreland ordinances to comply with NR 115 Assistance is available through County staff, UW-Extension, and DNR staff Summary