Zoning Codes & Ordinances

Land Use and Zoning

Zoning and land use regulations are the City's primary tool for implementing and enforcing its plans and is found in Chapter 115 of the Municipal Code.

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Zoning Code Update

The City of La Crosse is undertaking a zoning code update to modernize its land use regulations and better support current and future development needs.

Primary objectives include:

  • Modernization: Replace outdated and complex provisions with clearer, more consistent standards
  • Housing supply: Reduce regulatory barriers to encourage a wider range of housing options
  • Process efficiency: Streamline approval procedures to make development more predictable Economic growth: Support reinvestment, population growth, and a stable tax base
  • Policy alignment: Ensure consistency with the city’s long-term comprehensive planning goals

In summary: The update is intended to create a more transparent, efficient, and adaptable regulatory framework that facilitates housing development and sustainable growth.

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