The Town of Buchanan, which is located in the southeastern portion of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, is a unique blend of rural and urban development.  We have experienced considerable growth pressures during the past decade.  Much of our development has occurred within the boundaries of the Darboy Sanitary District, which was created in the 1980's to provide "urban services" to the newly developing areas.  The Town has a current population of nearly 6,708 residents and encompasses a land area of approximately 18.4 square miles or nearly 11,800 acres.

Buchanan shares a common boundary with the communities of Appleton, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, the Town of Harrison, the Town of Holland, and the Town of Woodville.

Notice of Open Book and Board of Review

Open Book will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.  Board of Review will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.  If you have questions regarding your property assessment please review the following notice and schedule an appointment.

Notice of Open Book and Board of Review

Summer Fun in the Park 2009

Join the Towns of Buchanan and Harrison in the parks this summer.  A total of seven family events are planned this summer in local parks.  All events are free.  For a full schedule of events Click Here.

Noxious Weed Notice to Property Owners in the Town of Buchanan:

Every person is required by law to destroy all of the following noxious weeds growing on land in the Town of Buchanan, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, owned, operated, or controlled by the person:  Canada Thistle, Leafy Spurge, Field Bindweed (Creeping Jenny), Bull Thistle, Wild Mustard, Yellow Rocket, Yellow Dock, Russian Thistle, Giant Foxtail, English Charlock, Musk Thistle, Velvet Leaf, Quack or Quitchgrass, Wild Radish, Buckhorn Plantain, Goatsbeard, and Harmful Barberry, per Wisconsin Statues 66.0407 and Town Municipal Code 34-1.  In order to prevent such growth and pollination, it shall be the duty of every property owner to mow or cause to be mowed upon his premises all grasses or weeds exceeding one foot (1') in height and in such manner as shall effectively prevent them from bearing seed or spreading to adjoining property.

Preliminary Flood Map Information for Buchanan

FEMA and the Wisconsin DNR have released preliminary Outagamie County Flood Insurance Rate Maps.  The revised maps affect a significant number of properties in Buchanan.  Maps are available for public inspection at the Town Hall.

Homeowners could be required to carry flood insurance based on these revised maps.  Outagamie County is the responsible community under this Federal program.  Buchanan residents must contact County officials to appeal the floodplain determinations on the maps.  Residents have the right to go through an appeals process, but it will have to be done through the Outagamie County Zoning Department at 832-5255.  Appeals will be accepted for a six-month time period.  Residents must submit technical evidence that the floodplain elevations are incorrect.

The following are links to more information:

Floodsmart.gov 

FEMA

WDNR-Floodplain Management

Presentation from Open House in Outagamie County

Dogs to be Licensed and Kept Under Control

Dogs running at large and untagged dogs are subject to impoundment and the owners may pay penalties.  A dog is considered to be running at large if it is off the premises of it's owner and not under the control of the owner or some other person.  A dog is considered to be untagged if a valid license tag is not attached to a collar which is kept on the dog whenever the dog is outdoors, unless the dog is securely confined in a fenced area.  An officer shall attempt to capture and restrain any dog running at large or any untagged dog.  If the owner of a dog negligently or otherwise permits the dog to run at large or be untagged, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25 or more than $100 for the first offense, and not less than $50 or more than $200 for subsequent offenses. Also, please be respectful of your neighbors by not letting the doy continually bark, keeping the dog in your own yard, cleaning up after your dog including picking up their waste when out walking and keeping your dog away from people walking their dogs. 

2009 Dog Licenses are now available for purchase at the Buchanan Town Hall.  All dogs in the Town of Buchanan must be licensed yearly prior to April 1st. Licenses purchased after March 31st will be assessed a $5.00 late fee per dog. The license application can be mailed in with a copy of the rabies certificate, fee and self-addressed stamped envelope or the license can be purchased at the Town Hall.  Be sure to have an up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate with you when you come in for the license. Click on the following link for a dog license application:  Buchanan Dog License Application.  (Please note: Beginning May 1, 2008 the cost for dog licenses increased to $5.00 for spayed & neutered dogs and $10.00 for dogs that are not spayed or neutered).