Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Town of Merrimac Zoning Ordinance Concerning Vacation Rental Establishments

The Town of Merrimac has been granted authority to exercise village powers under Wis. Stat. § 60.10(2)(c).  According to the Town of Merrimac’s legal counsel’s interpretation of state statute Wis. Stat. § 60.62(3)(a), the amendment to the town’s zoning ordinance must be approved by the county board.

Wis. Stat. § 60.62 is titled, Zoning authority if exercising village powers, and § 60.62 (3)(a)  states, “In counties having a zoning ordinance, no zoning ordinance or amendment of a zoning ordinance may be adopted under this section unless approved by the county board.  This paragraph only applies in counties with a population of less than 485,000 and does not apply to a town that has withdrawn from county zoning.”

The Town of Merrimac Town Board approved an amendment to the Town of Merrimac Zoning Ordinance on September 3, 2025, referred to as “Town of Merrimac Ordinance 2025-48” and attached hereto as Appendix A, and is requesting approval by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.