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New! Comprehensive Planning Checklist created March 2008 by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

2009 Comprehensive Planning Grant Application Deadline is November 1, 2008

Go to Wisconsin Department of Administration website for more information

General Information

• "Wisconsin's New Comprehensive Planning and Smart Growth Law" - UWEX Local Government Center (4 pages)
• "Comprehensive Planning Law Fact Sheet" - WI Department of Administration (2 pages)
• "Wisconsin's Comprehensive Planning Legislation" - WI Department of Administration (16 pages)

Plan Commission Resources

• "Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Plan Commissioners" - UW Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education (20 pages)
• "The Town Plan Commission" - UWEX Local Government Center (9 pages, 42 KB)
• "Village Powers for Town Boards" - UWEX Local Government Center (6 pages, 246 KB)
• "Town Plan Commission Sample Ordinance & Notes" - UWEX Local Government Center (17 pages, 308 KB)
• "Plan Commission Handbook" - UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education (86 pages, 1229 KB)

Element Guides:

Implementation Toolkit CD - Includes All Element Guides. Recently completed in order to assist communities with the implementation of their plans.  The Toolkit also includes all element guides to date.  Please email or call the Wisconsin Department of Administration for a copy. Phone: 608.267.3369 or Email: comp.planning@wisconsin.gov

Issues and Opportunities Element - Not Yet Available

Housing Element

. "Housing Wisconsin: A Guide to Preparing the Housing Element of a Local Comprehensive Plan" (79 pages)

Transportation Element

"Transportation Planning Resource Guide: A Guide to Planning the Transportation Element of a Local Comprehensive Plan" (83 pages)

Utilities and Community Facilities Element - Not Yet Available

Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources Element

"Planning for Agriculture in Wisconsin: A Guide for Communities" (105 pages)

"Planning for Natural Resources: A Guide to Including Natural Resources in Local Comprehensive Planning" (88 pages)

"A Guide to Smart Growth and Cultural Resource Planning" (72 pages)

Economic Development Element

"A Guide to Preparing the Economic Development Element of a Comprehensive Plan" (55 pages)

Intergovernmental Cooperation Element

"Intergovernmental Cooperation: A Guide to Preparing the Intergovernmental Cooperation Element of a Local Comprehensive Plan" (81 pages)

Land Use Element

"Land Use Resource Guide" (13,209 KB, 136 pages)

Implementation Element

"Implementation Element Guide " (1193 KB, 40 pages)

 

Monroe County Planning Bulletins

Other Resources

• "Hiring a Planning Consultant: A Guide to Preparing a Request for Proposals" (8 pages)
• "How to Hire a Planning Consultant: A Guide for Preparing a Request for Proposals" (64 pages)

• UW-Extension Publications on Land Use Policy and Planning

• WI Department of Administration Comprehensive Planning Resources

• WI Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Comprehensive Planning Resources

• WI Department of Natural Resources Comprehensive Planning Resources

• WI Department of Transportation Comprehensive Planning Resources

• UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education

• WI Department of Natural Resources "Planner's Toolbox: Smart Forestry for Smart Growth"

Staff

If you have any questions regarding Community Resource Development in Monroe County, please contact:

Amy R. Schanhofer
Community Resource Development Agent
Monroe County - UW Extension
14345 County Highway B, Room 1
Sparta, WI 54656-0309
Phone: 608-269-8722
Fax: 608-269-8767
Email: amy.schanhofer@ces.uwex.edu