1. (1) Approval required.

   1. (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. 1. The operator begins construction of a campground.
      2. 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.

   2. (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.

      Note: In addition to meeting the department’s plan review requirements, a person should consult with other agencies that may also require prior plan or construction approval, such as the department of safety and professional services, the department of natural resources, or the local building and zoning agency before commencing construction or modification of a campground.

2. (2) Application for plan approval.

   1. (a) An applicant for plan approval shall submit all of the following to the department or its agent:

      1. 1. A fully and accurately completed, signed, and dated application for plan approval on a form provided by the department.
      2. 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. 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.

         Note: To obtain a copy of the plan approval application form, e-mail datcpdfrsrec@wisconsin.gov or contact the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses at (608) 224-4702 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.

   2. (b)

      1. 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. 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.

History

History: CR 15-001: cr. Register October 2015 No. 718, eff. 2-1-16; correction in (2) (b) 2. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2015 No. 718; renum. from DHS 178.04 Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (1) (b), (2) (b) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726.