If they are not, the property values and assessments can and should be adjusted by the local assessor to accurately reflect their market value. Start with your local zoning office. The zoning office is usually in the county courthouse or city or village hall. The zoning administrator can show you wetland maps, help locate wetland boundaries, tell you whether a proposed use or activity is permitted and explain zoning procedures. Your local DNR Water Management specialist may also be able to assist you.
State regulations apply to wetlands on the beds of lakes and streams.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates the placement and removal of fill in wetlands. Additional federal requirements may apply to farmed wetland areas. Yes, there are additional standards such as structure setbacks from waterways and minimum lot sizes required in unincorporated areas and areas annexed after May 7, 1982. Contact your local zoning office. A User's Guide to the Wisconsin Wetland Inventory - contains a form for ordering wetland inventory maps.