City of Bayfield's
​Comprehensive Plan Update

                                        City of Bayfield's
                        2019-2029  Comprehensive Plan 
The City of Bayfield Common Council made a motion at their meeting on December 10, 2018 to approve the 2019-2029 Comprehensive Plan.  

Final, printed copies are expected to be available in January 2019.

         2019 Comp. Plan Final Recommendations - January 2019
                                        City of Bayfield's
                            Comprehensive Plan Update
A full draft “City of Bayfield’s Comprehensive Plan Update“ is now  available for review .  In the coming weeks the draft document will be reviewed by City Committees .  Paper copies are available at the Bayfield City Hall and Carnegie Library for review.  Any and all comments on the draft document should be e-mailed to cityclerk@cityofbayfield.com, or mailed to P.O. Box 1170, Bayfield, WI.  It is expected the updated plan will be adopted by the City Council by year end.  
            Council and Review Committees Memo 11-5-2018
                     Bayfield Draft Plan November 2018
                               Comments Worksheet
  • November 5-30 - Committees review meet and suggest potential revisions.  Public Comments are encouraged and welcomed!
  • December 6, 4:00 p.m.  – Plan Commission receives public input from public and committees  and considers amendments 
  • December 10, 4:30 p.m. – Council hosts public hearing on 2018 Comp Plan and related ordinance.  At that time, they may move toward adoption. 
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - PROGRESS REPORT
September 21, 2017
 
Core Values Worksheet
December 2017

Committee Review of Draft Goals & Overall Vision Statement
Public Participation Event - Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion - April 21, 2018   Come to the Pavilion on Saturday, April 21st for coffee and conversation about the next 20 years for the City of Bayfield. There will be new maps of the community and plenty of opportunities to share your hopes, concerns and ideas for the update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Hope to see you there. 

MORE INFORMATION

City of Bayfield Plan Commission Minutes
In 2017, the Plan Commission began working on the City of Bayfield's Comprehensive Plan Update.  At almost every meeting the subject has been discussed.  To see copies of these meeting minutes,
please click the link below.
​Plan Commission Minutes


City of Bayfield Plans - Past & Present
  • 1969 Blueprint for Bayfield - Part 1
  • 1969 Blueprint for Bayfield - Part 2
  • Blueprint for Bayfield Fold Out Map
  • 1971 Comprehensive Plan
  • 1979 Comprehensive Development Plan
  • 1981 Waterfront Management Plan
  • 2002 Comprehensive Plan

Other Community Comp. Plans for Review & Ideas”

Ashland WI (2017) 
Part 1: http://webserv.coawi.org/sites/default/files/Part%201%20-%20Authentic%20Ashland%20Comp%20Plan%20(Part%201)%20[spreads].pdf
Part 2:   Ashland 2017 Comp. Plan Part 2

Merril WI (2017) 
 http://www.ncwrpc.org/lincoln/merrillcp/Merrill%20Comprehensive%20Plan%202017%20FINAL.pdf

Madison WI (draft 2018)
https://imaginemadisonwi.com/document/comprehensive-plan-may-1-2018-draft

Washburn, WI  (2007)
http://www.cityofwashburn.org/uploads/7/0/4/7/70473445/city_of_washburn_comp_plan.pdf
Planning Commission
Mayor Gordon T. Ringberg, Chairman
Sheryl Burkel, District 2 Councilor
Sharon Johnson, District 4 Councilor
Robert Durfey
Dorothy Hackbarth
Mary Dougherty
Mary O'Brien

Consultant:  Nan Fey
              2018 Comprehensive Plan Update
                   Proposed Timeline/Schedule:
                                   (Subject to Changes)

Step 1:  Fall 2017
Consultant drafts 10-15 updated goals for Plan Commission Review.
 
Step 2:  Winter 2017 
All City Boards and Commissions review updated goals.
 
Step 3:  Spring 2018
Community reviews proposed updated goals & maps.
 
Step 4:  Summer 2018
Consultant revises goals and maps to incorporate public input and produce a "Final Draft".
 
Step 5: Summer/Fall 2018
All City Boards & Commissions review "Final Draft", hold public hearings and provide recommendations to Common Council.
 
Step 6: Winter 2018
Common Council considers “Final Draft” and recommendations received from Boards & Commissions; adopts a final version of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
 
Step 7:  Winter 2018
New Comprehensive Plan Update will be published and distributed. 

Contact: 

​Bayfield City Hall
Billie L. Hoopman, Clerk/Zoning Administrator
PO Box 1170
Bayfield, WI  54814
715-779-5712
cityclerk@cityofbayfield.com
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