Impervious surface standards may eliminate 'nonconforming'

From the Vilas County News Review

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...Instead of basing regulations on how, when and where a structure was built near the water, as is currently the case, the recommendations call for regulating structures based on their potential to harm water quality, habitat and impact natural scenic beauty given their size and the amount of paved areas,” said Herkert.

She said it would no longer be important to label any properties as conforming or nonconforming because the rules would apply anytime permits are sought for construction or additions.

The spin-off work on impervious surface requirements and improved mitigation standards comes four years into the process of revamping the state’s 38-year-old minimum waterfront zoning standards.