ordinance variance appeals
Appeals seeking exceptions to city rules limiting where sex offenders may live.
What to Watch
Watch for the Nov. 2 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing notice, including the applicant, property, requested relief, testimony, and board action.
Coming Up
The Story
City Council denied one request to waive Two Rivers’ sex-offender residency restrictions in a 9-0 vote on Dec. 15, 2025. A separate Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2, but its subject is not identified.
Key Decisions
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passed 9-0 City Council · Dec 15, 2025 25-251 Consider Appeal for a Variance from the City Residency Restrictions Applicable to Sex Offenders, Per Chapter 9-9 of City Ordinances
Motion to deny the appeal, consistent with the recommendation of the Chief of Police
Mark Bittner YesDoug Brandt YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski Yes
Record
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City Council voted 9-0 to deny a request to waive the city’s sex-offender residency restrictions under Chapter 9-9.
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The stated reasons for denial were the nature of the offense, no qualifying exemption or prior residency tie to the city, inaccuracies in the request, and the applicant’s purchase of a home while aware of the ordinance restrictions.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals agenda listed a public hearing without identifying an applicant, property, ordinance provision, requested relief, or outcome.
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