# Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.05: Adoption and upgrading of floodplain zoning ordinances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_05

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.05
- **Heading:** Adoption and upgrading of floodplain zoning ordinances
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / NR / Chapter NR 116 / § NR 116.05

## Text

Adoption and upgrading of floodplain zoning ordinances.
(1) Adoption. Municipalities shall adopt, administer and enforce reasonable floodplain zoning ordinances for all floodplains where serious flood damage may occur within their respective jurisdictions. These ordinances shall meet or exceed the standards in this chapter.
(2) Inclusion in local regulations, codes and programs. Where necessary, to insure the effectiveness of floodplain management and zoning objectives, the standards in this chapter shall be included in subdivision regulations, building and sanitary codes, flood insurance regulations, stormwater management regulations and other related programs.
(3) Substitution. Where the department finds that one or more of the following regulations, codes or programs will accomplish the purpose of s. NR 116.01 , these regulations, codes or programs may be substituted in lieu of all or portions of floodplain zoning ordinances:
(a) Zoning, acquisition of flooding easements or purchase of floodplain lands to permit only open space uses in floodplain areas.
(b) Flood warning systems.
(c) Building codes.
(d) Subdivision regulations.
(e) Private sewage system ordinances.
(f) Stormwater management regulations.
(4) Upgrading ordinances. Within 6 months from the time any of the information listed below is made available to a municipality by the department, the municipality shall upgrade its floodplain zoning ordinance, using the amendment procedure in s. NR 116.21 , to reflect current floodplain information, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Changes in floodplain management statutes.
(b) Changes in floodplain management rules.
(c) Changes in floodplain management case law.
(d) New study data.
(e) Improved technical information and methods.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.01 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.02 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.05 Adoption and upgrading of floodplain zoning ordinances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.06 Areas to be regulated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.07 Standards for hydrologic and hydraulic studies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.08 Uses downstream of dams](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.09 Data required to be shown on floodplain zoning maps](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.10 Conflicts between water surface profiles and floodplain zoning maps](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.11 Criteria for establishing and rezoning floodplain districts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.12 Development standards in floodway areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.13 Development standards in floodfringe areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.14 Development standards in other floodplain areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_14.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 116.15 Nonconforming uses and nonconforming buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_116_15.md)

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