Land Use Planning – Comprehensive Planning

NCWRPC is responsible for the development of a regional comprehensive plan for the ten-county Region. The Regional Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2004, the first regional comprehensive plan in the state under the new planning law, and was last updated in 2015. The mid-plan review of that document will be developed in 2020. NCWRPC also prepares other regionally focused plans from time to time.

What Types of Plans can be Provided?

Comprehensive Plans
Specialized Land Use Plans
Park & Outdoor Recreation Plans
Zoning Ordinances and Subdivision Regulations
Sewer Service Area Planning
Wellhead Protection Planning
All Hazard Mitigation Plans
Farmland Preservation Plans
Land & Water Resource Management Plans
Downtown Development Plans
Capital Improvements Programming
Grant Applications for Federal/State Programs

Land Use Planning & Zoning:

The NCWRPC provides professional assistance in the areas of land use policy and management. The planning process is adapted to each community. GIS technology is used to create maps that aid in the visualization of plan outcomes. A range of zoning assistance is available from updating an existing ordinance to drafting a new ordinance tailored to your specific needs.

Community Technical Assistance:

NCWRPC Staff assists local units of government in identifying problems and developing viable solutions. Services can range from preparing a study or plan to securing financing for community projects or to drafting ordinances.

Grant Writing & Administration:

The NCWRPC provides assistance to member counties by both writing and administering various grants. Common grant applications include EDA, USDA, and Wisconsin Department of Commerce CDBG grants.

TitleLocationDatehf:categories
Town of Port Edwards Comprehensive Plan 2024November 27, 2024wood
Lincoln County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2024October 25, 2024lincoln
Juneau County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2024October 18, 2024juneau
Town of Wien Comprehensive Plan 2024October 10, 2024marathon
Adams County Housing Study 2024September 6, 2024adams
Wood County Comprehensive Plan and Housing Study 2024September 6, 2024wood
Portage County Comprehensive Plan 2024August 14, 2024portage
Town of Rietbrock Comprehensive Plan 2024July 19, 2024marathon
Langlade County Comprehensive Plan 2019July 10, 2024langlade
Oneida County Comprehensive Plan 2024June 17, 2024oneida
Forest County Comprehensive Plan 2024May 17, 2024forest
Mole Lake All Hazards Mitigation Plan 2024April 10, 2024forest
Village of Necedah Comprehensive Plan 2024March 15, 2024juneau
Town of Saratoga Comprehensive Plan 2023March 6, 2024wood
Town of Crescent Comprehensive Plan 2024March 6, 2024oneida
Vilas County Comprehensive Plan 2023November 14, 2023vilas
Town of Rolling Comprehensive Plan 2023October 10, 2023langlade
Juneau County Housing Assessment 2023September 14, 2023juneau
Town of Big Flats Comprehensive Plan 2023July 28, 2023adams
Town of Plum Lake Comprehensive Plan 2023July 6, 2023vilas
Town of Stella Comprehensive Plan 2022December 13, 2022oneida
Town of Eau Pleine Comprehensive Plan 2022June 14, 2022marathon
Town of Cassian Comprehensive Plan 2022June 13, 2022oneida
Town of Seneca Comprehensive Plan 2022May 1, 2022wood
Town of Clearfield Comprehensive Plan 2022May 1, 2022juneau
Village of Camp Douglas Comprehensive Plan 2022April 13, 2022juneau
Town of Bevent Comprehensive Plan 2022April 6, 2022marathon
Town of Monico Comprehensive Plan 2022April 4, 2022oneida
Town of Quincy Comprehensive Plan 2022March 1, 2022adams
Town of Easton Comprehensive Plan 2022February 21, 2022adams
Town of Conover Comprehensive Plan 2022February 10, 2022vilas
Town of Sigel Comprehensive Plan 2022February 2, 2022wood
Town of Newbold Comprehensive Plan 2021January 13, 2022oneida
Town of Wabeno Comprehensive Plan 2021October 1, 2021forest
City of Elroy Comprehensive Plan 2021September 14, 2021juneau
Town of Presque Isle Comprehensive Plan 2021September 1, 2021vilas
Town of Armenia Comprehensive Plan 2021April 14, 2021juneau
Town of St. Germain Comprehensive Plan 2021March 25, 2021vilas
Town of Winchester Comprehensive Plan 2021March 22, 2021vilas
Town of Wausau Comprehensive Plan 2021March 1, 2021marathon
NCWSC, , January 8, 2021affiliated multi-county regional
Town of Land O’ Lakes Comprehensive Plan 2020November 18, 2020vilas
Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan 2020November 1, 2020forest
City of New Lisbon Comprehensive Plan 2020October 19, 2020juneau
Town of Rib Mountain Comprehensive Plan 2020July 21, 2020marathon
Town of Elderon Comprehensive Plan 2021May 1, 2020marathon
Town of Phelps Comprehensive Plan 2019November 19, 2019vilas
Town of Pelican Comprehensive Plan 2019November 11, 2019oneida
Town of Washington Comprehensive Plan 2019November 4, 2019vilas
Town of Washington Comprehensive Plan 2019November 4, 2019vilas
Town of Polar Comprehensive Plan 2019October 17, 2019langlade
Town of Antigo Comprehensive Plan 2019September 1, 2019langlade
Town of Texas Comprehensive Plan 2019July 8, 2019marathon
Village of Maine Comprehensive Plan 2019May 15, 2019marathon
Village of Kronenwetter Comprehensive Plan 2019April 9, 2019marathon
Adams County Comprehensive Plan 2018January 15, 2019adams
Town of Frankfort Comprehensive Plan 2018October 1, 2018marathon
City of Antigo Comprehensive Plan 2018August 1, 2018langlade
Town of Cutler Comprehensive Plan 2018August 1, 2018juneau
Village of Hatley Comprehensive PlanMay 1, 2018marathon
Town of Adams Comprehensive Plan 2018May 1, 2018adams
Town of Cassel Comprehensive Plan 2018April 9, 2018marathon
Village of Friendship Comprehensive Plan 2018March 1, 2018adams
Juneau County Housing StudyFebruary 20, 2018juneau
Juneau County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2018January 23, 2018juneau
Lincoln County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2017December 19, 2017lincoln
Town of Hazelhurst Comprehensive Plan 2017December 1, 2017oneida
Village of Spencer Comprehensive Plan 2017November 1, 2017marathon
City of Tomahawk Comprehensive Plan 2017October 1, 2017lincoln
City of Adams Comprehensive Plan 2017September 1, 2017adams
Village of Stratford Comprehensive Plan 2017September 1, 2017marathon
Town of Lemonweir Comprehensive Plan 2017September 1, 2017juneau
Town of Ringle Comprehensive Plan 2017August 1, 2017marathon
Town of Marathon Comprehensive Plan 2017August 1, 2017marathon
Town of Richfield Comprehensive Plan 2017August 1, 2017adams
Town of Hiles Comprehensive Plan – Amended 2017June 29, 2017forest
Town of Mosinee Comprehensive Plan 2017June 1, 2017marathon
Village of Marathon City Comprehensive Plan 2017May 3, 2017marathon
Town of Germantown Comprehensive Plan 2017May 1, 2017juneau
City of Wausau Comprehensive Plan 2017April 11, 2017marathon
Town of Jackson Comprehensive Plan 2017April 1, 2017adams
City of Merrill Comprehensive Plan 2017March 1, 2017lincoln
Town of Preston Comprehensive Plan 2017March 1, 2017adams
Town of Spencer Comprehensive Plan 2017January 1, 2017marathon
City of Rhinelander Comprehensive Plan 2016November 1, 2016oneida
Town of Colburn Comprehensive Plan 2016November 1, 2016adams
Town of New Chester Comprehensive Plan 2016November 1, 2016adams
Village of White Lake Comprehensive Plan 2017September 26, 2016langlade
Town of Dell Prairie Comprehensive Plan 2016September 1, 2016adams
Village of Rothschild Comprehensive Plan 2016June 13, 2016marathon
Town of Rome Comprehensive Plan 2016May 1, 2016adams
Mole Lake All Hazards Mitigation Plan 2016April 1, 2016forest
Marathon County Comprehensive Plan 2016February 16, 2016marathon
Marathon County Comprehensive Plan Executive Summary 2016February 16, 2016marathon
Village of Necedah Comprehensive Plan 2015October 1, 2015juneau
Lincoln County Comprehensive Plan 2012-2021January 1, 2015lincoln
Oneida County Comprehensive Plan 2013August 20, 2013oneida
Town of Big Flats Comprehensive Plan 2013August 1, 2013adams
City of Nekoosa Comprehensive Plan 2012December 11, 2012wood
Lincoln County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2012February 21, 2012lincoln
Volk Field Hardwood Range Joint Land Use Study – 2011December 1, 2011juneau
City of Mosinee Downtown Development Plan – 2011September 1, 2011marathon
Town of Cloverland Comprehensive Plan 2011July 25, 2011vilas
Wisconsin Shoreland Zoning Revision NR 115 Guidebook – 2011, May 27, 2011regional statewide
Forest County Comprehensive Plan 2011May 1, 2011forest
Town of Laona Comprehensive Plan 2011April 1, 2011forest
Town of Woodruff Comprehensive Plan 2010September 16, 2010oneida
Big Flats/Monroe Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2010July 27, 2010adams
Town of Minocqua Comprehensive Plan 2010July 20, 2010oneida
Grand Rapids/Saratoga Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2010July 13, 2010wood
Town of Freedom Comprehensive Plan – 2010July 10, 2010forest
Town of Alvin Comprehensive Plan – 2010July 1, 2010forest
Town of Phelps Comprehensive Plan 2010June 9, 2010vilas
Town of Arbor Vitae Comprehensive Plan 2010May 1, 2010vilas
Town of Hiles Comprehensive Plan – 2010May 1, 2010forest
Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan – 2010April 12, 2010forest
Northeast Juneau County Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2010April 1, 2010juneau
Town of Armstrong Creek Comprehensive Plan – 2010April 1, 2010forest
Town of Argonne Comprehensive Plan – 2010March 1, 2010forest
Town of Wabeno Comprehensive Plan – 2010March 1, 2010forest
City of Crandon Comprehensive Plan – 2010January 1, 2010forest
City of Wisconsin Rapids Comprehensive Plan 2010January 1, 2010wood
Town of Land O’ Lakes Comprehensive Plan 2010January 1, 2010vilas
Town of Conover Comprehensive Plan 2010January 1, 2010vilas
Town of Monico Comprehensive Plan 2010January 1, 2010oneida
Town of Blackwell Comprehensive Plan – 2010January 1, 2010forest
Town of Wonewoc Plan 2009December 21, 2009juneau
Town of Neva Comprehensive Plan – 2009December 17, 2009juneau
Town of Elcho Comprehensive Plan – 2009December 16, 2009juneau
Langlade County Comprehensive Plan 2009December 15, 2009langlade
Village of Camp Douglas Comprehensive Plan 2009December 9, 2009juneau
City of New Lisbon Comprehensive Plan 2009December 1, 2009juneau
Town of New Plymouth Plan 2009November 1, 2009juneau
City of Elroy Comprehensive Plan 2009November 1, 2009juneau
Town of Nashville Comprehensive Plan – 2009September 29, 2009forest
Town of Summit Plan 2009September 23, 2009juneau
City of Rhinelander Waterfront Redevelopment Plan – 2009August 1, 2009oneida
Town of New Lisbon Comprehensive Plan 2009July 1, 2009juneau
Village of Hustler Comprehensive Plan 2009April 27, 2009juneau
Town of Woodboro Comprehensive Plan 2009April 14, 2009oneida

Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan 2020

The Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan is a compilation of historical data, and community created goals, objectives, and policies to guide future planning and community land use decisions for a 20-year period.

The comprehensive plan law (§66.1001 WI Stats.) defines the contents of a local comprehensive plan, which has nine chapters—Issues & Opportunities; Natural, Cultural, & Agricultural Resources; Housing; Transportation; Economic Development; Land Use; Utilities & Community Facilities; Intergovernmental Cooperation; and Implementation. Population, housing, and land use projections are also required in 5-year increments for 20 years. Locally created goals, objectives, and policies are also part of each comprehensive plan chapter.

According to §66.1001 WI Stats., if a town, village, city, or county engages in official mapping, subdivision regulation, or zoning, those actions must be consistent with that community’s comprehensive plan.

City of New Lisbon Comprehensive Plan 2020

The City of New Lisbon Comprehensive Plan is a compilation of historical data and community created goals, objectives, policies, and programs that will guide future planning and community decisions for a 20-year period. Comprehensive plans incorporate a twenty-year vision and provide a rational basis for local land use decisions.

The comprehensive plan law (§66.1001 WI Stats.) defines the contents of a local comprehensive plan, which has nine chapters—Issues & Opportunities; Natural, Cultural, & Agricultural Resources; Housing; Transportation; Economic Development; Land Use; Utilities & Community Facilities; Intergovernmental Cooperation; and Implementation. Population, housing, and land use projections are also required in 5-year increments for 20 years. Locally created goals, objectives, and policies are also part of each comprehensive plan chapter.

According to §66.1001 WI Stats., if a town, village, city, or county engages in official mapping, subdivision regulation, or zoning, those actions must be consistent with that community’s comprehensive plan.

Town of Rib Mountain Comprehensive Plan 2020

The Town of Rib Mountain’s Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development and enhancement of the Town for the next 10 to 20 years. This plan incorporates more than just future land uses, but also direction for housing and neighborhood development, economic development, transportation, community facilities, protection of natural resources and intergovernmental cooperation. These crucial elements among others will shape the future of the Town.

Town of Elderon Comprehensive Plan 2021

The Town of Elderon’s Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development and enhancement of the Town for the next 10 to 20 years. This plan incorporates more than just future land uses, but also direction for housing and neighborhood development, economic development, transportation, community facilities, protection of natural resources and intergovernmental cooperation. These crucial elements among others will shape the future of the Town.

Town of Phelps Comprehensive Plan 2019

A primary reason for a community to prepare a comprehensive plan is to establish a framework for the future, especially as it relates to decisions regarding growth and regulation of development to protect and maintain the health, safety and welfare of the community. A plan also helps to set priorities for public expenditures.

Town of Pelican Comprehensive Plan 2019

The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001. This plan is an update of a previous plan that was adopted in 2007.