New Development in Rochester, Wisconsin
21 development projects are moving through Rochester, Wisconsin's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by institutional/public (2), mixed use (1), residential (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-06-23.
Data through June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionRochester projects (YTD 2026)
21
Project categories
3
Top type
Institutional/Public
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
321,350
Rochester development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
| Mixed Use | 1 |
| Residential | 1 |
What new projects are filed in Rochester right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlstrom Rezoning | Washington Ave, Rochester, WI | Commercial,Mixed Use | under review | 2026-05-11 | — |
| Ordinance 2026-1, Application to rezone 1 parcel of land located at 29309 Washington Ave. from UR (Urban Reserve District) to B-7 (Mixed-Business Use District) | 29309 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | under review | 2026-04-13 | — |
| Honey Creek Aggregate Site | 34604 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | approved | 2026-04-12 | — |
| Riverside Park Concept Plan | AG SCHOOL ROAD, Rochester, WI | Institutional/Public | under review | 2026-04-12 | — |
| Oak Knoll Road Project | Oak Knoll Road, Rochester, WI | Development | approved | 2026-04-12 | — |
| Kate Shaffer Riverside Park Pavilion/Bathroom | FRONT STREET, Rochester, WI | Institutional/Public | recommended for approval | 2026-04-12 | — |
| Hefty Subdivision Concept | 810 Browns Lake Drive, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Residential,Agricultural | under review | 2026-04-12 | — |
| Tax Increment District #1 | 34604 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| 9 LOT SUBDIVISION FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS | 810 Browns Lake Drive, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Agricultural,Residential | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| Potential TID (Tax Increment District) Formation | 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, WI, 53167 | Institutional/Public,Commercial,Residential | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| rezone 1 parcel of land from UR (Urban Reserve District) to B-7 (Mixed-Business Use District) | 29309 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| TID #1 | 300 West Spring Street, Rochester, WI, 53167 | Development | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| Application to rezone 1 parcel of land | 29309 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Mixed Use | under review | 2026-04-01 | — |
| non-metallic mining (sand & gravel) extraction operation, including an existing asphalt plant | 34604 Washington Avenue, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | continued | 2026-04-01 | — |
| Tax Increment District (TID) development | 810 Browns Lake Drive, Rochester, WI, 53105 | Development | under review | 2026-03-09 | — |
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Recent Rochester projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 11 |
| Approved | 2 |
| Recommended for approval | 1 |
| Continued | 1 |
Rochester development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Rochester, Wisconsin?
- Boardwalk has indexed 21 development projects in Rochester, Wisconsin year-to-date in 2026, led by institutional/public (2). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Rochester projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Rochester in?
- Rochester is in Unassigned County, Wisconsin.