Can I build in a shoreland setback area?
Section 20-1045 of the Zoning Ordinance states that “within the shoreland setback area in conformance with the regulations of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, no structures are permitted. “Structures” includes fences, ice fishing shanties, accessory buildings other than boathouses, minor structures, and any retaining wall not approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.” Typically the minimum shoreland setback is 75´ back from the ordinary high water mark of a navigable body of water for a standard size lot and 50´ for a substandard size lot, however, averaging issues also come into play.
