Sample Town Forms

All ordinances and resolutions here provided are samples.  The content of each is provided as an example and is intended to be modified and adapted to meet the specific needs of the user.  No sample ordinance or resolution should be used without prior careful review.  In particular, case law and legislative changes can substantially impact a pre-existing sample.  WTA always recommends that any draft ordinance or resolution is reviewed by the town attorney prior to adoption. 

Town Law Forms

Link above to the vast majority of sample town ordinances and resolutions available.  After the link click on "(Click for list of forms)" in the upper middle of the page.  Each sample ordinance or resolution is listed in descending order of its respective statutory reference.  E.g., if you are looking for a sample official oath of office per Wis. Stat. s. 19.01(1), scroll down the list until you see that sample.  Thanks to the Legislative Reference Bureau for hosting the forms.

 Other Samples

Sample Ordinance to extend town officer terms for an extra week due to recent election law changes. 

Sign Retroreflectivity Samples and Info

          CLICK HERE for the U.S. Dept. of Transportation guidebook

          CLICK HERE for a more extensive toolkit by Minnesota on these federal regulations that contains extensive samples

Levy Limit Article for general explanation of s. 66.0602 requirements

Levy Limit - samples for use in exceeding the levy limit

Sample Redistricting Language for Ordinances or Resolutions
Sample Redistricting Language for Ordinances or Resolutions (Word '97 format)

Large Livestock Facility Siting Ordinance

Land Division/Subdivision Ordinance  (Sample does not reflect recent platting law changes.)

Wind Turbine Ordinance
This ordinance is from the Town of Union in Rock County.

Sample Budget Notices and Summaries (2)
To be posted in three places at least 15 days prior to the public hearing on the budget per s. 65.90(3)(a)1.

Board of Review Notice
Board of Review Notice to Adjourn
Board of Review Findings of Fact, Determinations & Decision

Appointed Clerk/Treasurer Ordinance (word doc)
Convert an elected office of town clerk, treasurer or clerk-treasurer to an appointed office.

Outdoor Burning Ordinance
WI Dept. of Natural Resources

Boating Ordinances & Waterway Markers
WI Dept. of Natural Resources

Uniform Dwelling Code (word doc) (.pdf file)
WI Dept. of Commerce