Bill > AB452

This bill modifies Wisconsin's land subdivision laws to streamline the process of developing and approving new subdivisions. It introduces several key changes, including creating a new provision for pre-submission conceptual review, which allows developers to meet informally with municipal representatives before submitting a subdivision plat to get initial feedback. The bill also modifies requirements for preliminary plats, allowing developers to submit preliminary (rather than final) plans for aspects like sewage, water, roads, and landscaping, which cannot be grounds for rejecting the plat. Additionally, the bill adjusts conditions for public improvements, preventing municipalities from requiring public improvements to be installed or accepted as a condition of plat submission or approval, while still allowing them to require improvements within a reasonable timeframe after approval. The bill also modifies language around building permits, stipulating that permits for home sites should be released if they meet applicable building codes and regulations, regardless of the status of public improvements. The overall purpose is to make the land subdivision process more flexible and predictable for developers while maintaining standards for community development and infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab452