Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin property owner appeals a zoning board decision that denies their variance request. The appeal would be filed with the:
AWisconsin Supreme Court
BCircuit court in the county where the property is located✓ Correct
CWisconsin DSPS
DU.S. District Court
Explanation
Appeals of local zoning board decisions in Wisconsin are filed in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located for judicial review.
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