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Green Bay Meetings

Common Council - 2026-03-03

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

9
Decisions
1
Zoning Changes
4
Market Signals
1
Developments

Meeting Summary

Green Bay Common Council approved amendments to short-term rental regulations requiring applications to include maximum occupancy and whether the property is the owner's primary residence. The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for 801 and 821 Limekiln Road from Neighborhood Commercial to Regional Commercial, and advanced a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ordinance for the downtown riverfront area. The city committed approximately $400,000-$500,000 for mill and pave improvements on Shawano Avenue, a state road scheduled for full reconstruction in 2031.

Key Decisions (9)

Approved

Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 801 & 821 Limekiln Road

Amendment to Go Big Green Bay 2050 comprehensive plan changing property designation from Neighborhood Commercial to Regional Commercial (CPA 26-01). Approved 10-2 vote.

Vote: 10-2
Approved

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments

Amendments to section 44-1580j of Green Bay Municipal Code on short-term rentals, requiring applications to include maximum occupancy and whether property is owner's primary residence for transparency purposes.

Conditions: Applications must include occupancy information and owner's primary residence status
Approved

Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Ordinance

Draft general ordinance 06-26 establishing designated outdoor refreshment area in downtown riverfront area near City Deck. First reading approved with second reading scheduled for next meeting.

Conditions: Neighborhood meetings to be held before implementation; hours until 10:00 PM discussed
Approved

Conditional Use Permit Amendment - Facility Expansion

Planning Commission item 1 approved with amendment striking recommendation number four (no building addition shall extend past the front building facade) to allow window addition matching other side of building.

Conditions: Seven of original eight recommendations remain in place
Approved

Shawano Avenue Mill and Pave Project

City to fund mill and pave improvements on Shawano Avenue (state road) at estimated cost of $400,000-$500,000. State reconstruction scheduled for 2031 with utilities work in 2030.

Approved

Wellhead Protection Ordinance Amendment

General ordinance 6-26 amending sections 42-131 through 42-140 relating to wellhead protection for compliance with state law and Wisconsin DNR requirements.

Approved

Special Assessment Projects Ordering

Ordered improvements and levied assessments for three resurfacing streets and asphalt reconstruction project on North Maple following public hearing held 02/25/2026.

Tabled

Dangerous Dog Appeal

Appeal referred back to Protection and Policy Committee due to additional records provided just before meeting that staff hadn't reviewed. Petitioner agreed to referral.

Conditions: To be heard at Monday PNP meeting with final decision at subsequent council meeting
Deferred

Washington Street Parking Policy Review

Item regarding parking conditions on Washington Street between midnight and 3AM held to allow Police Department to provide recommendation at next Traffic, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Commission meeting.

Zoning Changes (1)

Neighborhood CommercialRegional Commercial
Approved

801 and 821 Limekiln Road

Not specified

Development Activity (1)

Facility Expansion Project

Developer: Unknown applicantLocation: Green Bay (specific address not stated in transcript)Type: OtherStatus: Approved

Building addition with window to match other side of building; conditional use permit approved with amendment removing facade restriction

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

City investing $400,000-$500,000 in Shawano Avenue mill and pave despite state responsibility, indicating significant infrastructure backlog and willingness to fund improvements ahead of state timeline.

Commercial Demand

Downtown Green Bay implementing Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to support business activity in riverfront/City Deck area, signaling focus on entertainment district development.

Housing Demand

Short-term rental regulations being refined with transparency requirements, indicating active STR market requiring municipal oversight and neighbor notification systems.

Sentiment

Resident concerns about DORA include noise impacts on residential buildings adjacent to riverfront and pedestrian safety, suggesting mixed-use tension in downtown area.