Land Use & Zoning
Wisconsin's 'design standards' in zoning ordinances may regulate:
AThe race or religion of building occupants
BBuilding materials, facade design, landscaping, and other aesthetic features to promote community character✓ Correct
CThe religion of businesses operating in a zone
DThe income level of residents in a zone
Explanation
Design standards in zoning ordinances regulate the physical appearance of developments — materials, facades, landscaping, signage — to ensure compatibility with community character.
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