The Town of Madison Board is weighing whether to ban new construction near Lake Moraine for a year.
At their August meeting, Board members discussed a letter received from the Lake Moraine Board of Directors. The letter said there is concern over short-term rentals which compromise the quality of life and present a safety hazard by those unfamiliar with the roads.
The letter also pointed out that commercial and business activity, or any activity with the purpose of making a profit, is prohibited on the lake.
Town Supervisor Greg Reuter said a proposal for a 12-month moratorium on commercial and business development on and around the lake has been reviewed by lawyers. The moratorium would ban any new construction within a quarter-mile of the lake.
Board members planned to continue the discussion…