Manitowoc Warming Shelter - Temporary Conditional Use Permit
Description
A temporary 12-bed emergency warming shelter at St. Paul Lutheran Church for the coming winter, approved with 17 conditions including a 76-day cap per guest.
Impact summary
Provides emergency overnight shelter for unhoused residents this winter at a new location; nearby residents will be affected by operations, and the city flagged notification process improvements.
Applicant
- Name
- The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc. d.b.a. Manitowoc Warming Shelter
- Address
- 2601 S. 10th StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 7
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Common Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Common Council - Sep 21, 2026
A temporary 12-bed emergency warming shelter at St. Paul Lutheran Church for the coming winter, approved with 17 conditions including a 76-day cap per guest.
Plan Commission - Aug 25, 2026
A temporary warming shelter for up to 12-plus guests during a 150-day winter season at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The commission recommended approval but cut the 76-night cap and overflow lottery, and let occupancy rise to whatever fire and life safety allows.
Related issues (1)
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