Chapter ATCP 51

ATCP 51.34 Note An “aggrieved person” or the political subdivision may appeal the Board’s decision to circuit court. The circuit court must review the Board’s decision based on the evidence in the local record.

ATCP 51.34(3)(b) (b) If a political subdivision grants an application for local approval, the political subdivision shall issue the local approval to the applicant in writing. The local approval shall include a duplicate copy of the approved application, marked “approved.” The duplicate copy shall include all of the worksheets, maps and other attachments included in the application, except that it is not required to include engineering design specifications.

ATCP 51.34 Note Note: A successful applicant may wish to record the approval documentation under par. (b) with the register of deeds, and convey the documentation to any subsequent purchaser of the livestock facility. Among other things, the documentation establishes “odor score” reference points for future expansions. See s. ATCP 51.14 (6).

ATCP 51.34(4) (4) Terms of approval. An approval under sub. (1) is conditioned on the operator’s compliance with subch. II and representations made in the application for approval. This chapter does not limit a political subdivision’s authority to do any of the following:

ATCP 51.34(4)(a) (a) Monitor compliance.

ATCP 51.34(4)(b) (b) Withdraw an approval, or seek other redress provided by law, if any of the following apply:

ATCP 51.34(4)(b)1. 1. The operator materially misrepresented relevant information in the application for local approval.

ATCP 51.34(4)(b)2. 2. The operator, without authorization from the political subdivision, fails to honor relevant commitments made in the application for local approval. A political subdivision may not withhold authorization, under this subdivision, for reasonable changes that maintain compliance with the standards in subch. II.

ATCP 51.34(4)(b)3. 3. The livestock facility fails to comply with applicable standards in subch. II.

ATCP 51.34 Note Note: A political subdivision should exercise sound judgment in deciding whether to take compliance action under sub. (4) (b). The political subdivision may consider extenuating circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, that may affect an operator’s ability to comply. A political subdivision may also consider the nature and seriousness of the violation, whether the violation was intentional or accidental, the operator’s compliance history, consistency of enforcement, and whether the problem can be resolved without formal enforcement. Before taking compliance action, a political subdivision should give the operator notice and a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate compliance.

ATCP 51.34(5) (5) Notice to department.

ATCP 51.34(5)(a) (a) Within 30 days after a political subdivision grants or denies an application under this section, or withdraws an approval under sub. (4) (b) or s. ATCP 51.08 (2), the political subdivision shall do all of the following:

ATCP 51.34(5)(a)1. 1. Give the department written notice of its action.

ATCP 51.34(5)(a)2. 2. File with the department a copy of the final application granted or denied, if the political subdivision has granted or denied an application under this section. The copy shall include all of the worksheets, maps and other attachments included in the application, except that it is not required to include engineering design specifications.

ATCP 51.34(5)(a)3. 3. File with the department a copy of the political subdivision’s final notice or order withdrawing a local approval under sub. (4) (b) or s. ATCP 51.08 (2), if the political subdivision has withdrawn a local approval.

ATCP 51.34(5)(b) (b) A political subdivision shall submit the information required under pars. (a) and (b), by mail or e-mail, to the following address:

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade
and Consumer Protection
Agricultural Resource Management Division
Bureau of Land and Water Resources
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
E-mail: [e-mail]

ATCP 51.34(5)(c) (c) Failure to comply with par. (a) or (b) does not invalidate a political subdivision’s decision to grant or deny an application for local approval, or to withdraw a local approval.

ATCP 51.34 History History: CR 05-014: cr. Register April 2006 No. 604, eff. 5-1-06; correction in (5) (b) made under ss. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. and 35.17, Stats., Register May 2020 No. 773.

ATCP 51.36 ATCP 51.36 Record of decision-making. A political subdivision shall keep a complete written record of its decision-making related to an application under s. ATCP 51.30. The political subdivision shall keep the record for at least 7 years following its decision. The record shall include all of the following:

ATCP 51.36(1) (1) The application under s. ATCP 51.30 (1), and all subsequent additions or amendments to the application.

ATCP 51.36(2) (2) A copy of any notice under s. ATCP 51.30 (5), and copies of any other notices or correspondence that the political subdivision issues in relation to the application.

ATCP 51.36(3) (3) A record of any public hearing related to the application. The record may be in the form of an electronic recording, a transcript prepared from an electronic recording, or a direct transcript prepared by a court reporter or stenographer. The record shall also include any documents or evidence submitted by hearing participants.

ATCP 51.36 Note Note: Municipal law normally determines whether a hearing is required. See, generally, ch. 68, Stats.

ATCP 51.36(4) (4) Copies of any correspondence or evidentiary material that the political subdivision considered in relation to the application.

ATCP 51.36(5) (5) Minutes of any board or committee meeting held to consider or act on the application.

ATCP 51.36(6) (6) The written decision required under s. ATCP 51.34 (3).

ATCP 51.36(7) (7) Other documents that the political subdivision prepared to document its decision or decision-making process.

ATCP 51.36(8) (8) A copy of any local ordinance cited in the decision.

ATCP 51.36 History History: CR 05-014: cr. Register April 2006 No. 604, eff. 5-1-06.