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GREEN COUNTY LAND USE & ZONING
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Green County Historic Courthouse - County Board Room
1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566
LAND USE & ZONING MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
i. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
3. Approval of Bills
4. New Business
i. Conduct a public hearing including discussion and possible action from landowner Rust
and Timber, LLC to rezone approximately 10 acres in section 28, Town of Monroe. The
request is relative to the rezoning of a parcel of land from the Agricultural district to the
Commercial District. Rezoning is proposed by the applicant for an online implement sales
business.
ii. Conduct a public hearing including discussion and possible action relative to proposed
ordinance amendments to Green County Zoning Ordinance Creation of Section 4-3-2-7
enacting a moratorium on Data Centers.
iii. Conduct a public hearing including discussion and possible action relative to proposed
ordinance amendments to Green County Zoning Ordinance Creation of Section 4-3-3-7
short term rentals.
5. Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes per person)
6. Updates
i. Board of Adjustment
7. Committee raised topics – Items may only be discussed and any item requiring action
must be placed on a future committee agenda
8. Set date, time, and location for next meeting
9. Adjourn
Committee Members: Dennis Schwartz; Kathy Pennington; Todd Larson; Steve Donovan; Dawn Leach
GREEN COUNTY LAND USE & ZONING
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
1016 16th Ave
Monroe, WI
LAND USE & ZONING MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Zoning and Land Use Committee was held in the County Board
Room at the Green County Courthouse in Monroe on Monday, June 8, 2026. The meeting was
called to order by Zoning Administrator Wiegel. A roll call was taken and those present at the
meeting included Dennis Schwartz, Todd Larson, Steve Donovan, Dawn Leach and Kathy
Pennington. Also present at the meeting were Adam Wiegel, Green County Zoning
Administrator and Angela MacLennan, Assistant Green County Corporation Counsel.
2. Approval of Minutes
i. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Motion by Larson, second by Pennington to approve the May 11, 2026, Zoning Committee
Minutes. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
3. Approval of Bills
Motion by Donovan, seconded by Leach to approve the Zoning Departments Bills. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
4. Public Comment (Limit 3 minutes per person)
No members of the public were present to give comment.
5. Business
i. Schedule a public hearing from landowner BSE Rust and Timber, LLC to rezone
approximately 10 acres in section 28, Town of Monroe. The request is relative to the
rezoning of a parcel of land from the Agricultural district to the Commercial
district. Rezoning is proposed by the applicant for implement sales.
The Committee reviewed the rezoning application and asked Wiegel clarifying questions
regarding the application and the legal notification process. A public hearing was scheduled
for July 13, 2026.
ii. Discussion with regard to what if any zoning codes the Committee would like to review
The following codes/ordinances were discussed for possible review by the Committee in the
near future: shoreland ordinance, solar ordinance, event centers code and a comprehensive
rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Updates
i. Board of Adjustment
Wiegel gave the Committee an update in regard to this and last month's Board of Adjustment
activity.
ii. Public hearings data centers and short term rentals
Wiegel informed the Committee that the public hearings for the data center moratorium and
changes to the code in regard to short-term rentals are scheduled for July 13, 2026. The
Committee asked for clarification in regard to the number of days a structure could be rented
before a permit was needed for a short-term rental. Fire pit regulations for short-term rentals
were also discussed. MacLennan answered the Committee's questions in regard to why the
County is doing the data center moratorium by ordinance and not resolution, why it only has a
12-month moratorium versus an 18-month moratorium and why the County could not have a
permanent moratorium.
7. Committee raised topics – Items may only be discussed and any item requiring action
must be placed on a future committee agenda
A concern was raised regarding rezones and whether rezones could be limited to the current
owner and if conditions could be placed on a rezone.
8. Set date, time, and location for next meeting
9. Adjourn
Motion by Larson, second by Pennington to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
GREEN COUNTY ZONING AND LAND USE OFFICE
Green County Courthouse, 1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566
Phone (608) 328-9423 - Email greenzone@greencountywi.org
Adam M. Wiegel, Zoning Administrator
Sara J. Larsen, Asst. Administrator
Jeffrey B. King, Zoning Technician
Staci A Lehman, Zoning Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance 25-0401 (Rezoning parcel in Town of Monroe)
On June 10th, 2026 a petition to rezone was received by the County Clerk’s office. The petition
was filed for property owner Rust and Timber, LLC by Michael Lambert. The Clerk directed the
Zoning Department to proceed with a public hearing. The parcel is located in Part of the NE ¼
& SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28 in the town of Monroe. The property owner is requesting the
zoning change for the operation of an online implement sales company. The property is
surrounded by land zoned Agricultural on the north, south and west and Highway Interchange
as well as the City of Monroe to the East.
On July 13th, 2026 the Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing in regards to application
2026-323 for the rezoning of a parcel of land from the Agricultural Zoning District to the
Commercial Zoning District. The public hearing was publicized in the County’s Official
newspaper the Monroe Times on June 24th, 2026 and July 1, 2026. Legal notices were mailed to
interested parties on June 18th, 2026. In order to speed up the process the public hearing will
be held the day before the County Board meeting on July 14th, 2026. Zoning staff and/or the
Zoning Committee will update you in regards to the public hearing during the County Board
meeting.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam Wiegel
Green County Zoning
ORDINANCE 26-0702
Ordinance Rezoning Parcel in Town of Monroe
WHEREAS, the Green County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Green County Land Use and
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee has been petitioned to rezone a certain
parcel of land from Agriculture to Commercial; and
WHEREAS, the Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee held a public hearing on the Petition
on July 13, 2026, and has taken into consideration all of the testimony heard at such public hearing; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee that the
land area described below be rezoned from Agriculture to Commercial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors in legal session
assembled, that the following described parcel of land be rezoned Agriculture to Commercial, to-wit:
The part of the NE ¼ & SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28, Township 2 North, Range 7 East,
Town of Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, bounded and described as follows:
Commencing at the SE ¼ corner of Section 28; thence N89°56’43”W along the South line of
the NE ¼ of Section 28, 55.90’ to Westerly right of way of C.T.H. N and the point of beginning;
thence N89°56’43”W along the South line of the NE ¼ of Section 28, 327.60’; thence
N0°39’52”E, 1367.50’ to the Southerly right of way line of S.T.H. 81; thence S57°51’31”E
along the Southerly right of way line of S.T.H. 81, 344.62’; thence S33°21’39”E along the
Southerly right of way line of S.T.H. 81, 108.42’ to the westerly right of way line of C.T.H. N;
thence S2°01’05”W along the Westerly right of way line of C.T.H. N, 194.91’; thence
S1°31’33”W along the Westerly right of way line of C.T.H. N, 299.99’; thence S0°13’43”E
along the Westerly right of way line of C.T.H. N, 366.54’; thence S7°05’52”W along the
Westerly right of way line of C.T.H. N, 146.49’; thence S5°22’04”W along the Westerly right
of way line of C.T.H. N, 87.64’ to the point of beginning; subject to any and all easements of
record.
and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if the amendatory ordinance makes only the change sought in the
petition and if the petition was not disapproved, it shall become effective on passage.; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the
County.
SIGNED: LAND USE AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
Dennis Schwartz, Chair Kathy Pennington, Vice-Chair
Dawn Leach Steve Donovan
LEGAL NOTE: Passage of the Ordinance requires only
Todd Larson a simple majority. Publication in the official newspaper is
required. County Clerk shall within 7 days of adoption
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact: ALV transmit by certified or electronic mail to the Town Clerk of
the Town affected, a certified copy of the Ordinance. (Wis.
Stats. 59.69(5)(e)6, 59.14(1), 4-6-2 County Code). BDB
Ordinance 26-0702
Ordinance Rezoning Parcel in Town of Monroe
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STATE OF WISCONSIN )
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COUNTY OF GREEN )
We, Jerry Guth, Green County Board Chair, and Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County Clerk, in and for
said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance 26-0702,
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on July 14, 2026.
Dated at Monroe, Wisconsin, this 14th day of July, 2026.
Jerry Guth Arianna L. Voegeli
Green County Board Chair Green County Clerk
GREEN COUNTY ZONING AND LAND USEGreen County Courthouse1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566Phone (608) 328-9423Email: greenzone@greencountywi.orgAdam M. Wiegel, Zoning AdministratorSara J. Larsen, Asst. AdministratorJeffery King, Zoning TechnicianStaci Lehman, Zoning TechnicianEXECUTIVE SUMMARYOrdinance 26-0703 (Creation of Section 4-3-2-7, Enacting a Moratorium on Data Centers) Wisconsin law allows counties to adopt zoning ordinances and amend its existing ordinances to ensure planned and orderly land use development, protect property values and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the land’s character and adaptability. A Data Center is one or more facilities that house computing and networking equipment, along with storage and management systems, to support the storage, processing, retrieval, and distribution of digital data and applications. At this time, the Zoning Department has no knowledge of any inquiries in regards to constructing a Data Center in Green County. Green County is aware of interest in establishing, placing or constructing Data Centers in surrounding counties. To be proactive, the Zoning Committee is proposing a 12-month moratorium on the receipt of applications and the granting of all land use and zoning permits, conditional use permits, rezone requests or any other approvals for the placement or construction of Data Centers in Green County. The purpose of the moratorium is to allow Green County time to research the possible environmental, economic, public health, safety, and general welfare effects of Data Centers, duly weigh the input received from Towns, the State of Wisconsin and the public and possibly solicit further such input, and establish consistent zoning and regulatory standards to be applied to Data Centers in Green County. The Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee will conduct hearings and make recommendations to the County Board regarding amendments to this or other County ordinances.On July 13, 2026 the Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing in regards to Ordinance 26-0703 to enact a Moratorium of Data Centers. The public hearing was publicized in the County’s Official newspaper, the Monroe Times, on June 3 and June 10, 2026. The legal notice and a copy of the Ordinance were sent to all 16 townships on May 27, 2026. The County Board will review the ordinance for possible action at their meeting on July 14, 2026. Zoning Staff and/or the Zoning Committee will update you in regards to the public hearing at the County Board meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly.Respectfully Submitted,Adam WiegelGreen County Zoning
ORDINANCE 26-0703
Creation of Section 4-3-2-7
ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS
WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Green County to adopt certain zoning
ordinances and amend its existing ordinances to ensure planned and orderly land use
development, protect property values and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the
land’s character and adaptability; and
WHEREAS, a “Data Center” is one or more facilities that house computing and
networking equipment, along with storage and management systems, to support the
storage, processing, retrieval, and distribution of digital data and applications; and
WHEREAS, Data Centers typically feature high-performance servers, storage
arrays, networking equipment, cooling systems, and power backup solutions to ensure
uninterrupted operation; and
WHEREAS, Green County is aware of interest in establishing, placing or
constructing Data Centers in surrounding counties; and
WHEREAS, Towns and the public in Green County are in support of a moratorium
relating to Data Centers; and
WHEREAS, there are concerns about potential health and safety issues
related to the limited transparency of the construction and operation of Data Centers,
including electrical connections, electrical and magnetic fields, impacts on air quality
and water resources, water use, electricity demand, and fire hazards; and
WHEREAS, there are concerns that the construction and operation of Data Centers
will result in an overburdening of public services and infrastructure in Green County,
including electrical and water utilities, town roads, and fire and emergency
services; and
WHEREAS, there are concerns about the potential secondary impacts of the
construction and operation of Data Centers, including impacts on property values, noise
and visual impacts, and impacts on the public health, safety and general welfare of
residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the construction and operation of Data Centers is not consistent with
existing county plans and ordinances including the Green County Comprehensive
Plan, the Green County Farmland Preservation Plan, and Town comprehensive plans;
and
WHEREAS, the Green County Zoning and Land Use Ordinance does not contain
specific language addressing the location, construction, and operation of Data Centers;
and
WHEREAS, a moratorium would allow Green County to fully explore, analyze,
and research the environmental, economic, health, and safety impacts of Data Centers
and develop consistent zoning and regulatory standards to be applied to Data Centers in
Green County; and
WHEREAS, a moratorium would allow Green County to work with local Towns to fully
explore, analyze and research the environmental, economic, health and safety impacts,
develop consistent zoning standards and to allow the state or other regulatory agencies to
develop regulations governing Data Centers; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning and Land Use Committee conducted a public hearing on
July 13, 2026, and after careful consideration and review, recommends that the County
Board amend Title 4 of the Green County Code and approve a moratorium;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of
Supervisors, in legal session assembled, that Title 4, Chapter 3 of the Green County Code
be modified as follows:
CHAPTER 3
BUILDING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS
4-3-2: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
4-3-2-7 MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS
1. For the purpose of this Title, “Data Center” means one or more facilities that
house computing and networking equipment, along with storage and management
systems, to support the storage, processing, retrieval, and distribution of digital data and
applications.
2. Pursuant to Section 59.69(4) Wis. Stats., Green County enacts the following
moratorium: Notwithstanding any other provision in this Title 4, there shall be a
moratorium on the receipt of applications and the granting of all land use and zoning
permits, conditional use permits, rezone requests or any other approvals for the
placement or construction of Data Centers in Green County. The purpose of the
moratorium is to allow Green County time to research the possible environmental,
economic, public health, safety, and general welfare effects of Data Centers, duly weigh
the extensive input already received from Towns and the public and possibly solicit further
such input, and establish consistent zoning and regulatory standards to be applied to
Data Centers in Green County and the Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee
to conduct hearings and make recommendations to the County Board regarding
amendments to this or other county ordinances. The moratorium shall be in effect for a
period of 12 months from the date this ordinance is published or until the County Board
adopts and approves amendments to this ordinance or rescinds this moratorium,
or both. The moratorium enacted in this Title is not intended to be, and does not,
constitute a “development moratorium” as that term is defined in Section 66.1002(1)(b)
Wis. Stats.
SIGNED: LAND USE AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
Dennis Schwartz, Chair Kathy Pennington, Vice-Chair
Todd Larson Dawn Leach
Steve Donovan
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact. ALV LEGAL NOTE: Approved as to form. BDB
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF GREEN)
We, Jerry Guth, Green County Board Chair and Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County
Clerk in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance 26-0701, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on the 14th day
of July, 2026.
Dated at Monroe, Wisconsin, this 14th day of July, 2026.
Jerry Guth Arianna L. Voegeli
Green County Board Chair Green County Clerk
GREEN COUNTY ZONING AND LAND USE
Green County Courthouse
1016 16th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566
Phone (608) 328-9423
Email: greenzone@greencountywi.org
Adam M. Wiegel, Zoning Administrator
Sara J. Larsen, Asst. Administrator
Jeffrey King, Zoning Technician
Staci Lehman, Zoning Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ordinance 26-0702 (Creation of Section 4-3-3-7 Short-Term Rental)
Recently, Green County has seen an increase in short term rentals applications. Currently, short
term rentals are regulated under lodging house, boarding house or bed and breakfast establishments
and require a conditional use permit if the property is located in the Agricultural Zoning District. The
proposed ordinance creates code section 4-3-3-7 outlines rules for short term rentals as part of the
conditional use permit approval. Those rules include quite hours, clearly marked property line, a local
contact and requiring pets to be leashed. The ordinance also creates a clear definition of a short-
term rental. A short-term rental is defined as a residential dwelling that is offed for rent for a fee for
fewer than 30 consecutive days.
On July 13, 2026 the Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing in regards to Ordinance 26-0702 in
regards to short term rentals. The public hearing was publicized in the County’s Official
newspaper, the Monroe Times, on June 3 and June 10, 2026. The legal notice and a copy of the
Ordinance were sent to all 16 townships on May 27, 2026. The County Board will review the
ordinance for possible action at their meeting on July 14, 2026. Zoning Staff and/or the Zoning
Committee will update you in regards to the public hearing at the County Board meeting.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Respectfully Submitted,
Adam Wiegel
Green County Zoning
ORDINANCE 26-0704
Creation of Section 4-3-3-7 Short-Term Rentals
WHEREAS, the Green County Land Use and Zoning Committee has general supervision
over administration of the County Zoning Code Regulations; and
WHEREAS, after review of the Green County Code, the Green County Land Use and
Zoning Committee has indicated that the Green County Code is in need of updating to address
current land uses; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Green County Board of Supervisors, in
legal session assembled, that Title 4 of the Green County Code be amended as is attached to
this Ordinance.
4-3-1-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
A. Use: In the Residential District no building or structure or premises shall hereafter
be erected or structurally altered, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter,
except for one or more of the following uses:
3. Lodging house, boarding house, or bed-and-breakfast establishments,
restricted to not over three (3) boarders or lodgers not members of the
resident family. If the boarded population exceeds over three (3) persons,
a conditional use permit will be required. Short-term rentals.
4-3-1-2: AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
A. Use: In the Agricultural District no building or premises shall be used and no
building shall hereafter be erected, moved or structurally altered, unless
otherwise provided in this Chapter, except for one or more of the following uses:
14.o. Lodging house, boarding house, or bed-and-breakfast establishment,
exceeding three (3) boarders or lodgers not members of the resident
family, and also in which the boarders or lodgers are housed in the main
residence on the premises. Short-term rentals.
4-3-2: MANUFACTURED HOME AND TRAILER NONRESIDENTIAL
REGULATIONS
4-3-3-7: SHORT-TERM RENTALS
A. Short-term rentals of less than 30 days require a conditional use permit.
Applications for conditional use permits or revisions to existing permits for short-
term rentals, shall include the following information:
1. Address and tax parcel number;
2. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of property owner;
3. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of applicant;
4. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of resident agent;
5. Signature of applicant and resident agent;
6. Legal description of property;
7. Floor plans and parking plans;
8. Proposed occupancy of the tourist rooming house;
9. Proof of adequate sewage disposal facilities (POWTS);
10. Proof of garbage receptacles and disposal contract;
11. Proof of licensure through the State of Wisconsin or its agents under Wis.
Stats. §97.605 or §97.625 or a copy of the application for said license;
12. A copy of the property rules required under subsection G. unless already
on file;
13. Permit fees as set forth in the Green County Zoning & Sanitary Fee
Schedule; and
14. The Zoning Administrator or their designee may require any additional
information necessary to decide upon the issuance of a permit under this
Title including but not limited to detailed site plans, floor plans, and parking
area diagrams.
B. Issuance of a conditional use permit does not exempt a property owner from
obtaining a permit or license from a local municipality under a local municipal
ordinance, or the State of Wisconsin or its agents under Wis. Stat. §97.605 or
§97.625.
C. Permits issued are non-transferable except to immediate family members or a
business entity reorganization, and the owner or resident agent shall notify the
Department in writing of any transfer of legal control of any property covered by
permit.
D. The maximum occupancy of a short-term rental served by a POWTS shall be
limited to the number of occupants for which the POWTS was designed, or the
number of occupants authorized by the State of Wisconsin or its agents under
Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625, whichever is less. The maximum occupancy of
a short-term rental served by a public or municipal sewer system is limited to the
number of occupants authorized by the State of Wisconsin or its agents under
Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625.
E. No camping units, recreational vehicles, or other temporary lodging
arrangements shall be permitted onsite as a means of providing additional
accommodation for paying guests or other invitees of a short-term rental.
F. A resident agent is required for all short-term rentals. The owner may be the
resident agent. The resident agent must be an adult person residing within
Green County or within a 40 mile radius of the subject short-term rental or a
corporate entity with physical offices located within Green County or within a 40
mile radius of the subject short-term rental. The resident agent must be
authorized by the owner to act at the agent for the owner to grant permission for
Green County or its agents to enter the property permitted under this Title for the
purpose of inspection and enforcement of all Ordinances for which the
Department is responsible.
G. A list of property rules must be posted at the property, provided to the guests and
a copy submitted with the application for a permit. The property rules must
include the following:
1. Maximum occupancy of the property as permitted by this Section;
2. Contact information for the resident agent;
3. The number of vehicles allowed per County Code Section 4-3-2-5 and
parking plan.
4. Non-emergency contact information for law enforcement, fire department,
and EMS services.
5. Quite hours from 9 pm to 8 am. Meaning no loud music, parties, outdoor
noise must be minimal. No barking dogs.
6. Fireworks and drones are prohibited.
7. Swimming pools must be fenced.
8. Property boundaries must be clearly marked.
9. Pets must be leashed if a fenced area is not provided.
10. Homeowner’s insurance.
11. Garbage receptacle requirements.
H. The owner must maintain adequate records of all guests including names,
addresses and dates of rentals.
I. The following operations are exempt from complying with the requirements of this
Section:
1. Hotels and motels as defined in Section 4-6-4 and licensed by the State of
Wisconsin or its agents under Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625.
2. Bed and breakfast establishments as defined in 4-6-4 and licensed by the
State of Wisconsin or its agents under Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625.
3. Campgrounds as defined in 4-6-4 and licensed by the State of Wisconsin
or its agents under Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625.
J. Short-term rentals are prohibited in mobile home and manufactured home Parks
as defined in 4-3-3-5.
K. Camping units located outside of a campground licensed by the State of
Wisconsin or its agents under Wis. Stats. §97.605 or §97.625 are prohibited from
being offered or used as short-term rentals.
L. No short-term rentals may be served by a sanitary system which does not meet
the requirements of Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 383.32.
4-6-4 DEFINITIONS
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT: means any place of lodging that provides
8 or fewer rooms for rent to no more than a total of 20 tourists or other transients for
more than 10 nights in a 12-month period, is the owner’s personal residence, is
occupied by the owner at the time of rental, and in which the only meal served to guests
is breakfast.
HOTEL: means all places wherein sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to
transients, in 5 or more rooms, and all places used within the building or structure.
LODGING FACILITY OR LODGING PLACE: means a hotel, motel, tourist rooming
house, or specialty lodging unit that provides sleeping accommodations offered for pay
to tourists or transients. It does not include a camping cabin or yurt less than 400
square feet in area located in a campground licensed under Wisconsin Administrative
Code ATCP 79 or a recreational vehicle.
MOTEL: means a hotel that furnishes on premises parking for motor vehicles of guests
as part of the room charge, without extra cost, and that is identified as a “motel” rather
than a “hotel” at the request of the operator.
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING: means any building, structure or part of a building or
structure, that is used or intended to be used as a home, residence or sleeping place by
one person or two or more personas maintaining a common household, to the exclusion
of all others.
ROOMING HOUSE: means a one- or 2-family dwelling that offers overnight sleeping
accommodation to an individual that is not a tourist or transient.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL: means a residential dwelling that is offered for rent for a fee
and for fewer than 30 consecutive days.
TOURIST ROOMING HOUSE: means any lodging place or tourist cabin or cottage
where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to tourists or transients. It does
not include a hotel or motel, bed and breakfast establishment regulated under
Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 73, or a private boarding or rooming house.
SIGNED: LAND USE AND ZONING COMMITTEE:
Dennis Schwartz, Chair Kathy Pennington, Vice-Chair
Todd Larson Dawn Leach
Steve Donovan
FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact. ALV LEGAL NOTE: Approved as to form. BDB
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF GREEN)
We, Jerry Guth, Green County Board Chair and Arianna L. Voegeli, Green County
Clerk in and for said County, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance 26-0701, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on the 14th day
of July, 2026.
Dated at Monroe, Wisconsin, this 14th day of July, 2026.
Jerry Guth Arianna L. Voegeli
Green County Board Chair Green County Clerk
Source: Green County website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.