Property Laws & Regulations Flashcards
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Under Wisconsin zoning law, a property use that lawfully existed before a new zoning ordinance was enacted is called a:
Answer: Nonconforming use
A legal nonconforming use is a pre-existing use permitted to continue even though it no longer complies with current zoning.
In Wisconsin, a homeowner who wants to deviate from a setback requirement due to a hardship would apply for a:
Answer: Variance
A variance is granted by the board of adjustment/appeals when strict enforcement of a zoning rule causes unnecessary hardship.
Wisconsin's shoreland zoning regulations primarily protect property located near:
Answer: Navigable lakes, rivers, and streams
Wisconsin shoreland zoning regulates development within a set distance of navigable waters to protect water quality and habitat.
Which government power allows Wisconsin to take private property for public use with just compensation?
Answer: Eminent domain
Eminent domain permits the government to condemn private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation.
In Wisconsin, before land can be subdivided into multiple lots for sale, the developer usually must record a:
Answer: Certified survey map or plat
Wisconsin subdivision law requires recording a plat or certified survey map to legally divide land into parcels.
Wisconsin property taxes are levied primarily to fund:
Answer: Local government and schools
Property taxes in Wisconsin fund local services such as schools, municipalities, and counties.
A restrictive covenant recorded in a Wisconsin subdivision is generally enforceable by:
Answer: Other lot owners in the subdivision
Restrictive covenants that run with the land are typically enforced by other property owners subject to the same restrictions.