Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin property owner who wants to operate a licensed adult family home (caring for 3-4 disabled adults) in a residential zone must be:
AAllowed as of right under Wisconsin law, since state statute preempts local zoning exclusions for small group homes✓ Correct
BDenied because residential zones prohibit commercial uses
CRequired to obtain a special use permit in all cases
DLimited to areas zoned commercial
Explanation
Wisconsin state law preempts local zoning ordinances that would prohibit licensed community living arrangements (group homes) of 8 or fewer persons in residential zones.
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