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Wisconsin officials adopt new shoreline building regulations

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 2:34 p.m.
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NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (AP) — The state Natural Resources Board has approved the first updates to Wisconsin’s shoreline building regulations in more than 40 years.

Property owners would have to limit waterproof surfaces such as roofs and driveways. Buildings within 75 feet of the water would be limited to 35 feet in height.

Homeowners who want to expand a pre-existing structure within 75 feet of the water would have to improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Rules limiting spending on renovations to pre-existing structures to 50 percent of their value would be wiped out, allowing unlimited repairs and internal remodeling.

The board approved the changes 6-0. The rules now go to the Legislature’s natural resources committees.




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