Land Use & Zoning
A Wisconsin property owner who wants to use their property in a way not permitted by current zoning would request a:
ASpecial exception
BVariance
CRezoning or conditional use permit depending on the situation✓ Correct
DEminent domain proceeding
Explanation
Depending on the nature of the request, the owner would seek either a variance (for hardship relief from dimensional requirements), a conditional use permit (for uses specifically listed), or a rezoning.
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