Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 79 - Campgrounds
Section ATCP 79.04 - Plans and specifications for campgrounds

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.

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.

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.

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.