Wisconsin Real Estate License Land Use Controls Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is a variance in the context of Wisconsin zoning law?
Answer: An authorized deviation from specific zoning requirements due to unique property hardship
A variance is relief granted by a zoning board of appeals when strict application of the zoning ordinance would cause unnecessary hardship due to unique characteristics of the property.
In Wisconsin, which entity typically hears appeals of local zoning decisions?
Answer: The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals is established by municipalities to hear and decide appeals from zoning decisions, variance requests, and interpretations of the zoning ordinance.
What does the term 'eminent domain' mean in relation to land use controls in Wisconsin?
Answer: The government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation
Eminent domain is the constitutional power of government to acquire private property for a public purpose, provided the owner receives fair market value compensation.
Which of the following is a common restriction found in a deed covenant affecting Wisconsin properties?
Answer: Minimum lot size and setback requirements imposed by the original developer
Deed covenants, also called restrictive covenants, commonly impose private land use restrictions such as minimum lot sizes, setbacks, architectural standards, and permitted uses established by the original subdivider.
Under Wisconsin's Smart Growth law, what are comprehensive plans required to address?
Answer: At least nine specific planning elements including land use, transportation, and housing
Wisconsin's comprehensive planning law requires municipalities to address nine elements including issues, opportunities, housing, transportation, utilities, agricultural resources, natural resources, economic development, intergovernmental cooperation, and land use.
What is the function of a buffer zone in Wisconsin land use planning?
Answer: To separate incompatible land uses and reduce conflicts between them
Buffer zones are transitional areas placed between incompatible land uses, such as industrial and residential districts, to minimize negative impacts like noise, traffic, and visual intrusion.