Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin 'extraterritorial jurisdiction' (ETJ) allows a city or village to exercise zoning and subdivision controls over land located:
AOnly within the city limits
BWithin a designated area beyond the city limits (up to 1.5 miles for cities under 50,000; up to 3 miles for larger cities)✓ Correct
CIn adjacent counties
DOnly over commercial properties outside city limits
Explanation
Wisconsin law grants cities and villages extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to regulate land use in areas outside their boundaries — up to 1.5 miles for cities under 50,000 population, and up to 3 miles for larger cities.
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