The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
Town of Weston Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
ReLeaf Cedar Rapids, Iowa & WDNR Urban Tree Planting Resources
ReLeaf Cedar Rapids was created to restore the city’s urban tree canopy after a devastating derecho storm destroyed nearly two-thirds of its trees on August 10, 2020.
Many of ReLeaf’s urban reforestation chapters can apply to other communities that have been hit by a tornado.
Use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Online Viewer to see what zone your community lies in to determine if a tree will grow in your community. HOW TO APPLY A USDA Zone: For example, Wausau WI is in Zone 5a, but is surrounded by Zone 4b. A person is Wausau should choose a tree that can grow in at least a Zone 4 or lower to accommodate a long stretch of freezing temperatures without snow, and on the warm side, that same Wausau person should pick Zone 6. Therefore, a Wausau person should choose trees that can grow in at least Zones 4 to 6. A tree that can grow in Zones 2 to 8 would also thrive in Wausau.
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Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources has a reforestation website:
URBAN TREE PLANTING RESOURCES (WDNR website)
- How to plant an urban tree
- Tree Species Selection
- Site Assessment
City of Wausau Comprehensive Plan 2026
A comprehensive plan is a local government’s guide to community physical, social, and
economic development. Comprehensive plans are not meant to serve as land use
regulations in themselves; instead, they provide a rational basis for local land use
decisions with a twenty-year horizon for future planning and community decisions.
If you need translation or interpretation services, please contact wausaudevelopment@wausauwi.gov or 715-261-6009
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Si necesita servicios de traducción o interpretación en Español, por favor contáctenos wausaudevelopment@wausauwi.gov or 715-261-6009
Comprehensive Plan Progress:
Public Participation Plan and Timeline (Adopted May 12, 2026)
Updated Timeline (Amended September 3, 2026)
Click Here to view Draft 1 Chapter 1: Issues and Opportunities (Demographics).
Updated 7/13/2026
Click Here to view Draft 1 Chapter 2: Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources
Updated 9/3/2026
Click Here to view Draft 1 Maps 1 & 2: Location and Natural Resources
Survey Information:
CLICK HERE to take the Comprehensive Plan Survey Online!
CLICK HERE to print a hard copy of the Comprehensive Plan Survey! (English)
Haga clic aquí para la encuesta del Plan Integral de la Ciudad de Wausau
The Survey closes September 30, 2026.
Return hard copy survey to/Devuelva la encuesta a:
NCWRPC
210 McClellan St Suite 210
Wausau, WI 54403
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Wausau City Hall
407 Grant St, Wausau, WI, 54403
Location of meeting times, dates, and materials: https://wausauwi.portal.civicclerk.com/
Town of New Chester Comprehensive Plan 2027
This project is an update to the Town of New Chester existing Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan explores potential issues that may have an impact upon the development of the Town over a 20-year planning period. As required by the state’s comprehensive planning law – 66.1001 – plans must be updated every ten years.
Drafts and meeting information will be posted soon.
Town of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan 2027
The Town of Plymouth’s Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development and enhancement of the Town for the next 10 to 20 years. This plan incorporates more than just future land uses, but also direction for housing and neighborhood development, economic development, transportation, community facilities, protection of natural resources and intergovernmental cooperation. These crucial elements among others will shape the future of the Town.
Drafts and meeting information will be posted soon.
Town of Jackson Comprehensive Plan 2027
This project is an update to the Town of Jackson’s existing Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan explores potential issues that may have an impact upon the development of the Town over a 20-year planning period. As required by the state’s comprehensive planning law – 66.1001 – plans must be updated every ten years.
Village of Biron Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Village over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
CLICK HERE to view the Public Hearing Draft Comprehensive Plan
The Public Hearing will be held 6:00pm, Monday, October 12th
Meetings are held at 6pm at 451 Kahoun Rd, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Town of Norrie Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.
Marathon County Comprehensive Plan 2026
The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the County over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.