Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) is issued by the municipality when:
AA property is listed for sale
BNew construction or significant renovation has passed required inspections and is safe to occupy✓ Correct
CA property is rezoned
DA landlord registers a new rental unit
Explanation
A certificate of occupancy is issued after construction or renovation has been inspected and found to comply with building codes, authorizing the building to be legally occupied.
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Key Terms to Know
Purchase Agreement
A legally binding contract between a buyer and seller that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate sale.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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