V-115 



Finally, the State of Wisconsin has adopted a Shoreline Zoning 

 Act which, although Wisconsin is not a coastal State, could be 

 applied to the estuarine zone of coastal States. Under this Act, 

 the State sets standards for "country" zoning of unincorporated 

 areas as well as broad objectives such as the prevention and control 

 of water pollution plus the protection of fish and aquatic life 

 and natural beauty. Further, the State is directed to adopt its 

 own ordinance for counties that fail to enact or meet minimum 

 objectives or standards. The State has also issued a model ordinance 

 and planning guide which designates three zoning areas -- conservancy 

 districts, recreational areas, and general purpose zones (V-2-5). 



Adoption and adaptation of the Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Hawaii, 

 or model approaches to State zoning and/or use control would 

 eliminate piecemeal estuarine zone planning and lead to optimum 

 management and development in the public interest. 



