NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held by the Brown County Planning, Development & Transportation Committee on Tuesday February 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Northern Building Room 200, 305 E. Walnut Street. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit comments on proposed revision of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Ordinance Chapter 11 of the Brown County Code of Ordinances.
Notice is hereby given that Brown County is proposing revisions to Chapter 11 – Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS). The purpose of the update is to bring the ordinance into compliance with current State Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 381–387, replace outdated references to the former Department of Commerce with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and update local procedures related to permitting and enforcement.
The proposed ordinance can be viewed on the Brown County internet site at www.browncountywi.gov/departments/planning-and-land-services/zoning. Copies can also be viewed Monday through Thursday during the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Brown County Clerk or Brown County Zoning offices located at 305 E. Walnut St., Green Bay, Wisconsin.
All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to Brown County Zoning, 305 E. Walnut Street, Room 320, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 no later than 11:30 a.m. on January 30, 2026. Any questions regarding the proposed amendments should be directed to Brown County Zoning at (920) 448-6480.
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January 18, 25 2026
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