# Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.04: Plans and specifications for campgrounds

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_04

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.04
- **Heading:** Plans and specifications for campgrounds
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / ATCP / Chapter ATCP 79 / § ATCP 79.04

## Text

Plans and specifications for campgrounds.
(1) Approval required.
(a) Except as specified in par. (b) an operator shall obtain plan approval from the department or its agent before any one of the following occurs:
1. The operator begins construction of a campground.
2. The operator modifies or increases the number or type of any campground attribute that was subject to a previous plan review by the department or its agent.
(b) An operator-provided camping unit that meets s. ATCP 79.13 (3) or that has been approved by the department or its agent under sub. (2) and s. ATCP 79.13 (3) , may be placed or relocated on any approved campsite.
(2) Application for plan approval.
(a) An applicant for plan approval shall submit all of the following to the department or its agent:
1. A fully and accurately completed, signed, and dated application for plan approval on a form provided by the department.
2. A copy of the plans and specifications drawn to scale or a drawing indicating distance of separation measured in feet in accordance with the applicable requirements of this chapter.
3. Any other information required by the department or its agent regarding the operation of the campground as it relates to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(b)
1. If the department or its agent receives a plan or application that is not completed as specified in par. (a) 1. and 2. , the department shall contact the operator to seek additional information.
2. Within 30 days after receipt of any additional information requested under subd. 1. , the department or its agent shall approve or deny the plan. If the department or its agent approves the plan, the department or its agent shall issue a plan approval letter to the operator. If the department or its agent denies a plan, the applicant shall be given the reason, in writing, for the denial. The applicant may appeal the decision made by the department under s. ATCP 79.09 . If the decision was made by a department’s agent, the applicant may appeal the decision under s. ATCP 79.10 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.02 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.04 Plans and specifications for campgrounds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.05 License to operate a campground](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.06 Department fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.07 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.08 Suspension or revocation of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.09 Appeals of actions by the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.10 Appeals of actions by agent health departments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.11 Campsite use, designation, location, and density](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.12 Campground access and road systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.13 Camping units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code ATCP § 79.14 Water supply; water systems and service connections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_ATCP_79_14.md)

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