Land Use & Zoning
Wisconsin's Wis. Stat. § 59.692 requires counties to maintain shoreland zoning within unincorporated areas to protect:
AAgricultural land values
BWater quality and natural resources along navigable waterways✓ Correct
CCommercial development along waterways
DPrivate boat dock rights
Explanation
Wisconsin's shoreland zoning statute (§ 59.692) requires counties to maintain shoreland zoning in unincorporated areas to protect water quality, natural beauty, and natural resources along navigable waterways.
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