Assembly Bill 1047 amends the shoreland zoning ordinances in Waukesha County by modifying the setback requirements for new principal structures. Under current law, a county ordinance can establish a setback based on the average of existing structures only if those structures are on adjacent lots and within 200 feet of the proposed structure. The bill expands this provision to require that an average setback be established if existing structures are within 250 feet of the proposed structure, provided they are more than 75 feet from the ordinary high-water mark.

Additionally, the bill creates a new provision that mandates the establishment of an average setback for proposed structures in Waukesha County, while also amending the existing language to clarify that the new provisions apply alongside the current regulations. Specifically, it modifies the language to ensure that the setback requirements do not limit the placement of the proposed structure to an area where it cannot be built. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for shoreland zoning in the county, facilitating development while maintaining environmental protections.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 59.692(1n)(c)1, 59.692, 59.692(1n)(c)2