Prepared by: Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission MANITOWOC COUNTY 20-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VOLUME I: COUNTY PLAN VOLUME II: MANITOWOC COUNTY RESOURCES Prepared by: Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission 441 South Jackson Street Green Bay, WI 54301 (920) 448-2820 December 15, 2009 The preparation of this document was financed through contract #07011-05 between Manitowoc County and the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission with financial assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Intergovernmental Relations. Portions of the transportation element of this plan were underwritten by the Commission’s Regional Transportation Planning Program which is funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and portions of the economic element were underwritten by the Commission’s Economic Development Program which is funded by the Economic Development Administration. Cover photography provided by the Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County, S.S. Badger, and Ron Hoerth. MANITOWOC COUNTY WISCONSIN COUNTY EXECUTIVE: Bob Ziegelbauer COUNTY CLERK: Jamie Aulik CORPORATION COUNSEL Steven Rollins COUNTY BOARD CHAIRPERSON: James Brey st COUNTY BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSONS: Kevin Behnke – 1 Edward Rappe – 2nd COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 1: Edward Rappe SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 2: Kevin Schmidt SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 3: Kathie Bundy SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 4: James Brey SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 5: Gregory Dufek SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 6: Paul Hansen SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 7: Norbert Vogt SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 8: Paul Tittl SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 9: Joseph Panosh SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 10: Don Markwardt SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 11: Joe Janowski SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 12: Kevin Behnke SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 13: Clyde Mueller SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 14: Faye Konen SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 15: Catherine Wagner SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 16: Andrew Schneider SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 17: Susie Maresh SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 18: Mary Muench SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 19: Dave Korinek SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 20: Tony Heyroth SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 21: Rick Gerroll SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 22: Michael Bauknecht SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 23: Rick Henrickson SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 24: Art Diedrich SUPERVISORY DISTRICT 25: David Gauger COUNTY PLANNING AND PARK COMMISSION: Clyde Mueller – Chairperson Joe Janowski Tony Heyroth Jim VanLanen Melvin Waack Edward Spurney Mary Muench MANITOWOC COUNTY WISCONSIN The Manitowoc County 20-Year Comprehensive Plan was prepared by the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission at the direction of the Manitowoc County Planning and Park Commission, with assistance from the Manitowoc County Planning Advisory Committee (MCPAC), and support from various Manitowoc County departments. This document printed on recycled paper containing 30% post-consumer content TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME I – COUNTY PLAN CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 1-1 CHAPTER 2 - ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES ...................................................................... 2-1 CHAPTER 3 - FUTURE LAND USE PLAN ............................................................................. 3-1 CHAPTER 4 - IMPLEMENTATION ......................................................................................... 4-1 VOLUME II – MANITOWOC COUNTY RESOURCES CHAPTER 5 - NATURAL, AGRICULTURAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES................ 5-1 CHAPTER 6 - POPULATION AND HOUSING ....................................................................... 6-1 CHAPTER 7 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................... 7-1 CHAPTER 8 - TRANSPORTATION ......................................................................................... 8-1 CHAPTER 9 - UTILITIES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES................................................ 9-1 CHAPTER 10 - LAND USE CONTROLS AND INVENTORY ............................................. 10-1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Issues and Opportunities Chapter 3: Future Land Use Plan Chapter 4: Implementation Appendix A: Procedures for Public Participation Appendix B: Nominal Group Results Appendix C: Visioning Results Appendix D: Economic S.W.O.T. Results Appendix E: Intergovernmental Cooperation Results Manitowoc County 20-Year Vision Statement “In 2030 Manitowoc County is envisioned as a progressive area of East Central Wisconsin, promoting its lakeshore identity while being keenly aware of its diverse heritage and the preservation of individual property rights. Rural communities maintain a strong agricultural tradition, while new housing and business developments, along with innovative industries, are constructed in areas that provide exceptional services and the skilled workforce to support them. This diversity of use, coupled with forward thinking policies, results in the preservation of farmland, natural resources, and rural character. The cities, villages, and towns maintain a working relationship with each other, providing quality amenities to enjoy a relaxed, healthy, and active lifestyle that supports a vital and diverse economy, while recognizing the rich agricultural, industrial, and maritime heritage of the county.” LIST OF TABLES Table 2.1: 2008 Manitowoc County Land Use........................................................................... 2-2 Table 2.2: Five-Year Incremental Land Use Projections, 2005-2030 ...................................... 2-12 Table 3.1: 20-Year Land Use Plan Acreage Allocations.......................................................... 3-12 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2.1: Subdivision Designs................................................................................................. 2-4 Figure 2.2: Population Trends and Projections, 1970-2030 ....................................................... 2-6 LIST OF MAPS Map 2.1: Location Map............................................................................................................. 2-27 Map 2.2: Planning Area ............................................................................................................ 2-29 Map 3.1: 20-Year Land Use Plan ............................................................................................. 3-13 Manitowoc County Volume I: County Plan 20-Year Comprehensive Plan Manitowoc County Volume I: County Plan 20-Year Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ...................................................................................... 1-1 State Planning Legislation ..................................................................................................... 1-1 HOW TO USE THIS PLAN ............................................................................................................... 1-2 PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 1-3 Public Participation Process................................................................................................... 1-4 Manitowoc County Volume I: County Plan 20-Year Comprehensive Plan Manitowoc County Volume I: County Plan 20-Year Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Manitowoc County 20-Year Comprehensive Plan is a legal document that provides the policy framework for which county officials will refer to when making future land use decisions. This county plan was prepared to address future development and preservation concerns that may have an impact on the county over the next 20 years. The purpose of the plan is to identify strategies to efficiently meet the growing needs of the county through transportation improvements, provision of public services, housing development, and economic development; all while taking private property rights into account. Methods to preserve the county’s vast agricultural land, natural features, and woodlands are also discussed. The Future Land Use Plan identifies areas throughout Manitowoc County for preferred land use activities, and is the desired goal to be achieved through the implementation of this county comprehensive plan. The 20-Year Land Use Plan map (Map 3.1), along with the county’s development/preservation strategies, shall be used in conjunction with the adopted community comprehensive plans, Manitowoc County’s zoning ordinances, local land use ordinances, supporting planning materials, and other implementation tools, to make informed land use decisions in Manitowoc County over the next 20 years. State Planning Legislation As outlined in the Comprehensive Planning legislation, s.66.1001, Wis. Stats., the Manitowoc County 20-Year Comprehensive Plan addresses the required nine (9) plan elements. Issues and Opportunities Intergovernmental Cooperation Implementation Agriculture, Natural, and Cultural Resources Housing Economic Development Transportation Utilities and Community Facilities Land Use Comprehensive planning legislation (s.66.1001, Wis. Stats.) further states: “Beginning on January 1, 2010, if a local governmental unit engages in any of the following actions, those actions shall be consistent with that local governmental unit’s comprehensive plan: (a) Official mapping established or amended under s. 62.23 (6). (b) Local subdivision regulation under s. 236.45 or 236.46. (c) County zoning ordinances enacted or amended under s. 59.69. (d) City or village zoning ordinances enacted or amended under s. 62.23 (7). (e) Town zoning ordinances enacted or amended under