Washburn County has a new Campground Ordinance! Yes, after five years of meetings, and cancelled meetings, a new Campground Ordinance has been passed by the County Board. Whew! This new ordinance regulates the size of new and expanded campgrounds with special emphasis on the number of camping units allowed in the Shoreland District. Final passage was achieved by removing a controversial dock regulation which had been inserted at the last minute without the knowledge of the entire ad hoc committee which had worked on this issue.

Burnett County Zoning officials have been in discussion with local surveyors attempting to negotiate a new Subdivision Ordinance. The Surveyors, with Realtor® Association backup, have been objecting to the proposed new ordinance.

Burnett County Comprehensive Planning Committee has stopped spinning their wheels and is now starting down the road of real planning. Public Participation, and how to get it, is the first step.

Barron County Comprehensive Planning Committee hasn't started to spin their wheels. The Zoning Committee will soon be forwarding names of individuals to serve on the committee to the County Board for approval.