The mission of the Zoning Program is to assist with the preparation and implementation of Comprehensive Land Use Planning and administer comprehensive zoning, shoreland overlay zoning, subdivision ordinance, private onsite sewage system ordinance and floodplain ordinance as well as related Wisconsin Administrative Codes. These ordinances regulate the uses of land (in county zoned towns) through a permitting process whereby applicants identify anticipated uses and structural setbacks and the zoning staff confirms their compliance with the applicable ordinances and codes. Such uses/items are regulated to maintain the health, safety and welfare of our citizenry as well as the integrity of our environment.
Lincoln County's Zoning authority only extends to the Towns who have adopted Lincoln County Zoning (shown in color in the map). Areas that are not shown in color are Towns who have not adopted Lincoln County Zoning. These “unzoned towns” are still subject to Lincoln County Shoreland Zoning. Shoreland Zoning includes all areas within 300 ft. of the ordinary high water mark of a stream/river or within 1000 ft of a lake.
