Land Use & Zoning
Wisconsin's 'comprehensive plan' (Wis. Stat. § 66.1001) requires municipalities to address nine elements including housing, transportation, and utilities. The comprehensive plan serves as:
AA binding legal document that property owners can enforce against the municipality
BThe primary planning guide for land use decisions, which must be consistent with local zoning after 2010 under the 'consistency requirement'✓ Correct
CA suggestion-only document with no legal effect
DA document that replaces local zoning ordinances
Explanation
Wisconsin's Smart Growth law (§ 66.1001) requires municipalities to adopt comprehensive plans addressing nine elements; since 2010, local zoning decisions must be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
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