Annual Report 2009

The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) is a public agency dedicated to providing professional planning services throughout a ten county Region. The agency was created in 1973 under Wisconsin Statute 66.0309 as a voluntary association of governments for the purpose of preparing plans for the physical development of the Region and its communities, to conduct research, to serve as a data center and as a forum for communication, cooperation and coordination among federal, state, regional and local interests, and to provide technical services to its membership. The NCWRPC is one of nine regional planning commissions that serve the

Town of Wonewoc Plan 2009

The Town of Wonewoc Comprehensive Plan is intended to be the will-of-the-people in writing for land use planning. When the people’s desires in this community change, so too should this document. Local officials shall use this document to save time when making land use decisions. The Plan will also assist in development and management issues of public administration by addressing short-range and long-range concerns regarding development, and preservation of the community.

Town of Elcho Comprehensive Plan – 2009

The Town of Elcho is a double township (72 total sections versus the standard 36) located in the northern part of Langlade County, Wisconsin about 15 minutes north of the City of Antigo. It is bordered by Enterprise and Schoepke in Oneida County to the north, Ainsworth to the east, Parrish to the west, and Upham to the south. It is one of seventeen towns in the county.

Langlade County Comprehensive Plan 2009

Langlade County is located in northeastern Wisconsin and is bounded on the north by Forest and Oneida counties, on the east by Oconto County, on the south by Marathon, Shawano, and Menominee counties, and on the west by Lincoln County. See the planning context map. The county is a predominantly rural area with a large proportion of its land in agriculture, wetlands, and forests. Residents and visitors from both near and far utilize its water and expansive natural areas for recreational purposes. The City of Antigo is the county seat and largest community in the county with a population of about 8,600.

City of Eagle River Business Incubator Feasibility Study – 2009

The feasibility study was designed to determine how to revive Downtown Eagle River’s economy through the development of home-grown businesses. It focused on assessing the feasibility of a community small business incubator as a means of enhancing downtown revitalization efforts and promoting new business and job growth. The study examined the feasibility of providing business incubator services and physical space for the creative community including artists and fine artisans, and professional services and other small business entrepreneurs.

Town of Cassian Comprehensive Plan 2009

The Town of Cassian is a double township except for 4 sections in the northeast corner. The Town is located in the west central part of Oneida County, Wisconsin west of the City of Rhinelander. It is bordered by Hazelhurst and Lake Tomahawk to the north, Newbold to the east, Little Rice to the west, and Nokomis and Woodboro to the south. It is one of twenty towns in the county.

Vilas County Comprehensive Plan 2009

In 1999, the Governor signed into law Wisconsin Act 9, the Budget Bill, containing substantial revisions of existing planning related statutes and established the current comprehensive planning law (§66.1001 WI Stats.). Basically the law provides a definition of a plan, and should address demographic trends, natural resources, housing, transportation, economic development, and land use, among others. In addition, the law requires consistency between the local plan and local implementation tools of official mapping, subdivision ordinances and zoning ordinances; and requires public participation. Most important, is that it maintains that the process be locally driven so all local units of government decide their own future.

Town of New Plymouth Plan 2009

The Town of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan is intended to be the will-of-the-people in writing for land use planning. When the people’s desires in this community change, so too should this document. Local officials shall use this document to save time when making land use decisions. The Plan will also assist in development and management issues of public administration by addressing short-range and long-range concerns regarding development, and preservation of the community.