Planning & Development

See the Economic Development page in the left navigation for planning and development activities specific to economic development in the Town of Buchanan.

See the Plan Commission page for more information.

Ordinances

• Land Division and Subdivision Ordinance
• Zoning

Developing in the Town of Buchanan

Please contact Michael J. D. Brown, Town Administrator, with questions about developing in Buchanan at michaelb@townofbuchanan.wi.gov or 920-734-8599. You can also view the Planning, Zoning and Land Division Application.

Town of Buchanan Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Buchanan has adopted a Comprehensive Plan. The plan was adopted by the Town Board on May 22, 2018. Comprehensive Plan Update 2040 is a document the Town will utilized to guide future development over the next 20 years. Comments or questions about the plan can be directed to the Town Administrator.

Click on the following links to view individual chapters of comprehensive plan.

• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Chapter 2 -Visioning and Issue Identification
• Chapter 3 - Community Profile
• Chapter 4 - Housing
• Chapter 5 - Transportation
• Chapter 6 - Utilities and Community Facilities
• Chapter 7 - Ag, Natural and Cultural Resources
• Chapter 8 - Economic Development
• Chapter 9 - Existing Land Use
• Chapter 10 - Future Land Use Updated June 18, 2024
• Chapter 11 - Intergovernmental Cooperation
• Chapter 12 - Implementation