Fitchburg, WI Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee 5-19-26

The Fitchburg, WI Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee convened on May 19, 2026, to discuss several land use and zoning matters related to rural residential development and agricultural land preservation. Key procurement-related topics included approval of certified survey maps (CSMs) and rezonings to facilitate residential development on agricultural parcels, such as relocating an existing farmhouse to a new site under rural residential development criteria (RRDC) and subdividing agricultural land with appropriate zoning changes. The committee also reviewed a proposal for a rural residential site involving construction of a barn and future house, emphasizing compliance with zoning and access requirements. Additionally, the committee considered clarifications to ordinance language regarding farm residences and caretaker housing to better define allowable residential units on farms. Motions to approve CSMs, rezonings, and ordinance amendments were made, seconded, and passed, reflecting deliberate efforts to balance agricultural preservation with residential development needs. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting addressed land use policies that could influence future procurement and development activities in Fitchburg's rural areas.