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.
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant enforces quiet hours in Wisconsin's largest village (pop. 27,000). The Foxconn/Wisconsin Innovation development area and I-94 corridor bring c...
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant manages parking along commercial corridors and residential subdivisions. Growing development near the I-94 interchange creates expanding parki...
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Mount Pleasant, WI
Mount Pleasant requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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