The Viroqua Public Record: May 21, 2026
Neighbor on 221 S. Washington Street requests city permission for a second outbuilding; Board of Appeals decides today!
Your plain-English guide to what's happening at City Hall
The Big Takeaway
If you live near 221 S. Washington Street, you'll want to know that your neighbor is asking the city for permission to build a second accessory building (think: a second garage, shed, or similar outbuilding) on their property. Under Viroqua's zoning rules, properties are typically limited to one accessory building, so the owner needs a variance — basically, a formal exception to the rules. The city's Board of Appeals will take this up at their meeting on Wednesday, June 10, and they have the power to approve or deny it on the spot.[1]
Money Watch
No dollar figures or budget items are on this agenda. Variance requests don't directly cost taxpayers anything, though they can affect neighboring property values — for better or worse — depending on what gets built.[1]
Coming Up
Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals meets in the City Hall Lower Community Room (124 W. Decker Street) to decide on the variance request.
This is your chance to weigh in. The agenda includes two public comment periods — one near the start of the meeting and one before adjournment. If you're a neighbor with thoughts about a second outbuilding going up at 221 S. Washington, or if you just want to see how the variance process works, the door is open. No Zoom option was listed, so plan on showing up in person.[1]
The Quick Rundown
Variance request — 221 S. Washington St.: Property owner Parrish wants to add a second accessory building to their property. The five-member board — chaired by Jonah Curly and including Jess Johnson, Carrie Tunks, Jean Klousia, and Kim Littel — will discuss and could vote on it that evening. Variances are typically granted only when the applicant can show a unique hardship related to the property itself (not just personal preference), so expect some back-and-forth on whether this situation qualifies.[1]
One More Thing
Sharp-eyed readers may have noticed something: the board is approving minutes from July 24, 2025 — nearly a full year ago. That tells you just how rarely the Board of Appeals meets. In a small city like Viroqua, that's actually a good sign — it means most building projects fit neatly within the existing rules, and very few people need to ask for exceptions. When this board does convene, it's worth paying attention.[1]
Sources
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