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Public Hearing Regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Town of Grant

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Ordinance Amendment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town of Grant Town Board on:

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 6:00 P.M.

Town of Grant Town Hall,

9011 County Road WW, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive comments regarding the proposed amendment to the Town of Grant Zoning Ordinance.

The amendments to the Zoning Ordinance include the definition of Data Center and to propose a new floating district for their real or potential development.  Data Centers will be prohibited in all existing districts.   This change will help guide the future development in the Town of Grant.

Information regarding the proposed comprehensive plan amendment is available for viewing at the Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Additionally, draft plan documents are also available for download at the Town’s website: https://townofgrant-portage.wi.gov.

Town of Grant Zoning Ordinance Proposed Changes

All interested parties are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Written comments can be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to the meeting and shall become part of the record.

Requests for person with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Town Clerk’s Office at (715) 423-9193 at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

Stefanie Schlapa

Stefanie Schlapa Clerk, Town of Grant