According to the county, not every property would be treated in the same manner. A few things may be noted:

* The County already has the ability to impose regulations on a shoreland zone 1000’ from a lake or 300’ from a river or stream. However, they are not currently subject to the regulations proposed in the new plan.

* The County proposes to extend that same 300’/1000’ zones into the incorporated villages and cities. Most villages and cities only regulate a 75’ wide zone. This way 57,000 properties would (according to the County) now be in the shoreland zone.

* While some properties would be regulated more harshly than others, all those selling properties in the new shoreland zone would have to disclose that they are now in a special regulatory zone.

* The plan proposes:

1) regulation, or potential regulation of all properties within the 300’/1000’ zone

2) regulation of all types of properties – commercial and residential

3) no grandfathering of properties with existing structures.

Due to the way a piece of state legislation was written, the Lakes and Watershed Commission and the County Board can extend its authority into the villages and cities in only one county – Dane.

Regards,

Michael Collins – Broker
Rock Realty
608-921-8536
Rock Solid Real Estate Strategies
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