Sign Ordinance Alert ... Sign Ordinance Alert ... Sign Ordinance Alert

The Burnett County Zoning Committee spent two hours discussing a proposed new sign ordinance. I was most interested in learning if there would be any attempts to restrict For Sale signs. There is no language to restrict Realtor® For Sale signs.

However, I suggest ANY BUSINESS that uses signs (on or off premise) to obtain a copy of the proposed language from the Zoning Office. I repeat ANY BUSINESS that uses signs. The proposed new language will place new restrictions on practically all ON and OFF premise signs. This also includes the size of signs on the sides of buildings. I have no idea what they are proposing is reasonable or not. That is really up to ALL BUSINESSES in Burnett County to determine. This is still early in the process so now is the time for input on this issue with the Zoning Committee and Zoning Administrator.

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The Burnett County Zoning Committee had their final discussion on the proposed Subdivision Ordinance. From the initial proposal in May the proposed new ordinance is very much improved. The citizens of Burnett County owe a debt of gratitude to Doug Crane and Mark Krause for their tenacious work on this ordinance. If you see Doug or Mark thank them for their work. They managed to make significant changes that make the final product something that is much improved over what is in effect now and also what was originally proposed. Final passage is expected by the County Board.