Ord. 26-01
Enhanced Wake Boat Ordinance — Lake Katherine
Sets enhanced wake-boat operating restrictions specific to Lake Katherine, adopted at the May 12, 2026 Town Board meeting.
Town ordinances
The Town of Hazelhurst has adopted these ordinances under Wisconsin town authority. Each entry below includes a plain-language summary and a link to the official PDF.
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Showing all 13 ordinances. Filter by subject or search by title — for legal interpretation, contact the clerk.
Water use 6 ordinances
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Ord. 25-02
Wake Boat Ordinance — lakes wholly within Hazelhurst
Restricts wake-surf-style operation to specific zones on lakes located entirely within Hazelhurst, with depth and shoreline distance requirements.
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Ord. 25-01
Wake Boat Ordinance — border lakes
Adopted in concert with neighboring towns; coordinates wake-boat rules on lakes that cross town boundaries.
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Ord. Boat Launch
Boat Launch Ordinance
Sets the rules and fees for using public boat launches in Hazelhurst, including non-resident and seasonal pass guidance.
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Ord. Boat Launch Fee
Boat Launch Fee — amendment
Amends the original boat launch ordinance to update the published fee schedule and clarify enforcement.
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Ord. PWC
Personal Watercraft Ordinance
Governs operation of personal watercraft on Hazelhurst lakes, including hours of use and minimum-distance rules.
Roads 2 ordinances
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Ord. 80-01
ATV / UTVs on Town Roads
Designates which Hazelhurst town roads are open to ATV and UTV operation, with speed and registration requirements.
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Ord. 03-05
Town Road Ordinance
Sets standards for new and altered town roads — width, surface, drainage and the procedure for resident-initiated work.
Animals 1 ordinance
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Ord. 98-07
Animals — town pet rules
Town rules for keeping dogs and other pets — licensing, leash and nuisance provisions to keep pets and neighbors safe.
Mining 1 ordinance
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Ord. Mining
At the clerk's officeMetallic Mining License Ordinance
Requires a town license for any metallic mining activity within Hazelhurst, with conditions to protect water and roads.
Other 3 ordinances
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Ord. 26-03
Signs and Billboards Ordinance
Sets standards specific to signs and billboards along town roads, adopted on second reading at the June 4, 2026 Town Board meeting.
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Ord. Signs
Signs Ordinance
Sets size, placement and permit rules for signs along town roads — keeps the Quiet Side looking like the Quiet Side.
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Ord. 22-03
Room Tax Ordinance
Establishes a town room tax on short-term lodging, with proceeds dedicated to tourism promotion as required by state law.
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