Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is established by ordinance and plays several roles in our town’s planning and zoning:
- Administer, revise and update our current Zoning Ordinance
- Develop and update our Land Use Plan
The Town of Manitowish Waters adopted the Year 2022 Comprehensive Land Use Plan in April of 2003. The Planning Commission works continuously to revise and update our Town Zoning Ordinance so that it reflects and implements the recommendations of the Land Use Plan.
- In August 2017 we completed an extensive update of the Plan, now referred to as the Town of Manitowish Waters Comprehensive Plan.
- In early 2024 we revised and updated certain sections of General Zoning Ordinance 2007-1, now known as Manitowish Waters General Zoning Ordinance 2007-1, As Amended January 2024. View the Ordinance here General Zoning Ordinance 2007-1
- In Fall 2024 we are revising and updating Chapter 5 (Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources) of the Comprehensive Plan to add language relating to farmland preservation.
Notice: We welcome your input and comments as to any facet of the Zoning Ordinance or Land Use Plan. We further welcome you to attend Plan Commission Workshops and regular or special meetings. The Plan Commission generally meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm November thru March) at the Community Center or Airport Terminal Building.
Our email address is mwzoning@mwtown.gov.
Our mailing address is: PO Box 267 Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Manitowish Waters Zoning Department
Tom Thiessen, Zoning Administrator Phone: 715-543-2855
Office Hours 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on scheduled days.
NOTE: Office Day Christmas 2024 Week: Saturday Dec. 28
Office days scheduled January - April 2025
FRIDAYS SCHEDULED:
January 10, 24
February 7, 21
March 7, 21
April 11, 25
SATURDAYS SCHEDULED:
January 4, 18
February 1, 15
March 1, 15, 29
April 15, 19
Subject To Possible Changes. Please Continue to Check This Page for Updates.
Plan Commissioners
Chairman
Plan Commissioner, Secretary, and Deputy Zoning Administrator
Phone: (715)543-2855
Email: mwzoning@mwtown.gov
Plan Commissioner
Town Chairman
Phone: 715-543-8413
Email: townchair@mwtown.gov
Walk-In Office Hours: Tue: 9am – Noon
Town Supervisor
Phone: 414-573-5626
Email: mwtownjf@hotmail.com