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Timestamp: 2019-01-21 05:58:22
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 985', '§ 66', '§ 59', '§ 60', '§ 61', '§ 62', '§ 59', '§ 60', '§ 61', '§ 62', '§ 66', '§ 985']

The developer should check the local government website, or contact the municipal or county clerk, or planning board to determine if there is a comprehensive plan.
The Wisconsin – Comprehensive Planning Law (66 Wis. Stat. §§ 66.1001 et seq.) encourages, but does not require local governments to adopt comprehensive plans. Wisconsin – Comprehensive Planning Law (66 Wis. Stat. §§ 66.1001 et seq.) A comprehensive plan “…is a guide to the physical, social, and economic development of a local governmental unit…” adopted by county, city, village, town or regional planning commissions. 66 §§ 66.1001(1)(a). Comprehensive plans must contain, at minimum, the following:
66 §§ 66.1001(2)(a)-(i).
Local government comprehensive plans will provide a context for determining if the proposed development activity is compatible with the community’s overall plan for development.
If the local government does not have a land use plan, the developer should still review the municipal and county zoning regulations to ensure compliance.
1-WI-a.2 – Review Municipal and County Land Use Plans
If there is a comprehensive plan, the developer should research the plan and any accompanying maps, studies, or other relevant information in order to determine the goals and planning strategies that apply to the proposed project site.
1-WI-a.3 – Review Municipal and County Zoning Regulations
If a local government adopts a comprehensive plan any local zoning ordinance must comply with the comprehensive plan. 66 §§ 66.1001(3)(g)-(q). A developer should review the applicable municipal and county zoning regulations to ensure the proposed project will comply with the zoning regulations.
1-WI-a.4 to 5 – Does the Project Require a Zoning Ordinance Variance?
Unique property limitations; and
No harm to public interests.
State v. Kenosha County Bd. of Adjustment, 218 Wis. 2d at 420 (1998); Wisconsin Zoning Board Handbook, at 94-95.
The applicable board of appeals or council must hold a hearing regarding the proposed amendment or comprehensive plan (e.g., development plan). Before the hearing, the board or council must publish notice of the hearing pursuant to Wisconsin – 985 Wis. Stat. §§ 985.01 et seq., Publication of Legal Notice. Wisconsin – Comprehensive Planning Law (66 Wis. Stat. §§ 66.1001 et seq.); 59 Wis. Stat. § 59.69; 60 Wis. Stat. §§ 60.80-82; 60 Wis. Stat. §§ 61.35, 61.351, 61.354; 62 Wis. Stat. §§ 62.23, 62.231, 62.234.
The local government board or commission may approve or deny a planning amendment or proposal in whole or part. The procedures for an amendment or proposal to a comprehensive land use plan, zoning ordinance, or master plans varies pending on the jurisdiction.
1-WI-a.12 – Appeal Decision (If Applicable)
Wisconsin – 59 Wis. Stat. §§ 59.001 et seq., Counties
Wisconsin – 60 Wis. Stat. §§ 60.001 et seq., Towns
Wisconsin – 61 Wis. Stat. §§ 61.001 et seq., Villages
Wisconsin – 62 Wis. Stat. §§ 62.01 et seq., Cities
Wisconsin – Comprehensive Planning Law (66 Wis. Stat. §§ 66.1001 et seq.)
Wisconsin – 985 Wis. Stat. §§ 985.01 et seq., Publication of Legal Notice
Wisconsin Zoning Board Handbook
State v. Kenosha County Bd. of Adjustment, 218 Wis. 2d (1998)
Synder v. Waukesha County Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 74 Wis. 2d at 475 (1976)
State ex rel. Spinner v. Kenosha County Bd. of Adjustment, 223 Wis. 2d 99, 105-6 (Ct. App. 1998)
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