Function and Purpose: 

The Plan Commission generally considers the following items, as applicable, on every application received:

Compliance with present zoning ordinances.

General effect on population, schools and services.

General impact on neighborhood streets, traffic, utilities and drainage.

Compatibility with surrounding area, neighborhood or property.

Whether the project is in the public interest:

Considering the need for the particular service or industry provided by the project.

Considering whether the landscaping is environmentally compatible with the area of the proposed project.

Considering the adequacy, location and screening of parking around the project.

Considering the aesthetic design of the building.

Considering if the additions or alterations proposed for existing buildings will conform to the   standards for new buildings.

Probability and extent of damage to neighboring properties or injury to persons in the immediately affected area.

Prior decisions of the Board on conditional use applications:

Relating to density for particular type of building such as apartments.

Relating to density for a particular use of building such as restaurants.

Relating to aesthetic compatibility of exterior elevations as dictated by location.

Relating to the minimum size of buildings established for the area.

The general desirability of the development in the applicable zoning district.

Plan Commission meetings are regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of any month.  Contact the Village Clerk to be placed on any agenda.

All meetings open to the public and held at the Rochester Public Library, 208 W. Spring Street, Rochester, Wisconsin, unless otherwise stated.

Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance of any meeting at the following locations:

• Rochester Municipal Building, 203 W. Main Street, Rochester
• Rochester Public Library, 208 W. Spring Street, Rochester
• Rochester Post Office, 208 W. Main Street, Rochester

Planning Upcoming Meeting Agenda

Planning Meeting Tentative Meeting Schedule

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes