Wisconsin's Working Lands Initiative under Statute 91 establishes farmland preservation zoning districts, certifies county and local plans, and offers income tax credits to farmers in certified agricultural enterprise areas.
Wis. Stat. chapter 91, the Working Lands Initiative, replaced Wisconsin's earlier farmland preservation act. Counties prepare farmland preservation plans certified by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and may designate exclusive agricultural zoning districts and agricultural enterprise areas. Farmers in certified districts can qualify for state income tax credits ranging from $5 to $10 per acre. Conversion of land out of farmland preservation zoning may trigger conversion fees. The framework coexists with right-to-farm protections in 823.08 and supports county-level planning that balances development pressures with agricultural viability.
Conversion of land from a certified farmland preservation district triggers a conversion fee equal to three times the per-acre Class 4 agricultural land value. Farmers claiming tax credits must comply with conservation standards or risk loss of credits and back-tax liability.
Menasha, WI
Menasha enforces quiet hours in this Fox Valley city between Lake Winnebago and Little Lake Butte des Morts. 18,000+ residents with paper mill heritage. Fox ...
Menasha, WI
Menasha regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Menasha, WI
Menasha considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Menasha, WI
Menasha restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Menasha, WI
Menasha requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Menasha, WI
Menasha enforces parking with winter alternate-side rules for snow removal. Fox River waterfront redevelopment areas have evolving parking needs. Downtown ar...
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