Author: Brittney

October 15, 2024

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Revisions in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

October 15, 2024

6:00 P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Oconto that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153, to solicit comments on proposed multiple zoning ordinances text revisions. A copy of the proposed ordinance text revisions is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or at www.cityofoconto.com.

– Prohibiting Shipping Container Accessory Buildings in R1 Residential, R2 Residential, R3 Multifamily Residential, RMH Mobile Home Park District, and REC Recreational District (An Ordinance (An Ordinance Regarding Prohibited Uses – Shipping Container Accessory Buildings)

– Allowing one (1) Accessory Building on a Vacant Property (An Ordinance Regarding Allowing One Accessory Building on Vacant Property)

– Increasing Accessory Buildings Allowed (An Ordinance Regarding Allowing Two Accessory Buildings Excluding One Detached Garage)

– Temporary Tents (An Ordinance Regarding Temporary Tents & Storage Tents)

– Adding the Definition of Banner in the Sign Ordinance (An Ordinance Regarding Addition of Banner Definition)

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: City of Oconto, Attn: Brittney Burruel, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153

Every town, village, city, and county has ordinances. An ordinance is a written law adopted by a municipal governing authority, i.e., a town board, a village board, a city council, or a county board. Ordinances address things like public health and safety, land use and zoning, and government administration.

A municipal code of ordinances provides an organized location for all current rules and regulations affecting the municipality. It provides citizens, municipal staff, and third parties with one basic source for knowing the current rules and regulations of the municipality. 

Ordinances are put into place to protect the safety and well-being of their municipality as a whole. They ensure the municipality will be fair and consistent with all businesses, property owners, and residents within the municipality.

Ordinance on Spotlight is designed to bring awareness to current City Ordinances. Knowledge and transparency are keys to happiness and success!

TITLE 13. – ZONING

CHAPTER 1. – ZONING CODE

ARTICLE H. – SIGNS

Sec. 13-1-148. Signs Not Requiring a Permit.

Signs not requiring a permit are as follows:

(11)   Political and Campaign Signs. Political and campaign signs on behalf of candidates for public office or measures on election ballots, provided that such signs are subject to the following regulations:

a.   Such signs may be erected only upon private property.

b.  The person or organization responsible for the erection or distribution of any such sign, or the owner, or his agent, of the property upon which the signs may be located, shall be responsible for removal and disposal of such signs pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

c.   Such signs may not be erected more than ninety (90) days prior to the primary, special, or general election to which they are pertinent.

d.  Such signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days after the primary, special or general election to which they are pertinent.

e.  Each sign, except billboards, shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in nonresidential zoning districts and sixteen (16) square feet in residential zoning districts.

f.   No sign shall be placed upon a building or a zoning lot that will create a traffic or safety hazard. The City Police Department shall be primarily responsible for determining safety and traffic factors of such sign. If determined that any signage is a traffic and/or safety factor, the City Police Department shall have the authority to remove such signage.

Note:

• Link to the full “ARTICLE H. – SIGNS” ordinance: https://library.municode.com/wi/oconto/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13ZO_CH1ZOCO_ARTHSI

09/18/2024

Hello, City of Oconto Voters!

Ballots are officially in and ready to be mailed out tomorrow to voters with absentee requests on file!

In preparation for the November 5^th Election, here are some absentee voting FAQs:

What is absentee voting? Absentee voting refers to a process where eligible voters submit their ballots prior to Election Day. This method is typically used by individuals who cannot vote in person on Election Day due to reasons such as being away from home, illness, disability, or simply to avoid election lines. A ballot is usually mailed to the voter, who completes it and returns it by mail or in person to their clerk’s office.

Do I need a qualifying reason to absentee vote? NOPE! You don’t need a reason to be an absentee voter. Every registered Wisconsin voter has the ability to request an absentee ballot.

How do I request a mailed absentee ballot? Visit MyVote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-By-Mail . Or stop into Oconto City Hall to fill out a paper application. Either method will require a copy of your driver’s license.

Can I vote absentee in person? Yes! In-person absentee voting takes place at Oconto City Hall starting on Tuesday, October 22^nd and ending on Friday, November 1^st. City Hall is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Photo ID is required.

Where can I find more election FAQs? Visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website: https://elections.wi.gov/faq