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The Planning and Zoning Department Mission Statement

Sauk County Wisconsin Official Website

Protect the County, prepare for tomorrow, educate the citizens and ensure public trust.

Protect the County

The Office of Planning and Zoning shall strive to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of all citizens and visitors of Sauk County and protect the environment and Sauk County's physical and natural resources through the professional administration and equitable enforcement of all Sauk County codes and ordinances.

Prepare for Tomorrow

The Office of Planning and Zoning shall strive to protect and enhance the County's quality of life through the application of professional planning practices including actively soliciting the citizen's views on the issues facing Sauk County.

Educate the Citizens

The Office of Planning and Zoning shall strive to educate, inform, and assist all citizens of Sauk County is all facets of the physical and natural environment including the works and functions of this Office so as to involve all persons in defining the Sauk County of tomorrow.

Ensure the Public Trust

The Office of Planning and Zoning shall strive to maintain, update and expand upon the staff's knowledge and expertise in state-of-the-art planning practices and code enforcement techniques and to constantly upgrade staff professionalism and competence in public service and stewardship of the public trust