91.40 Applying for certification of ordinance. - Wisconsin Statutes

91.40

91.40 Applying for certification of ordinance. A political subdivision seeking certification of a farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment to a farmland preservation zoning ordinance shall submit all of the following to the department in writing, along with any other relevant information that the political subdivision chooses to provide:

91.40(1)

(1) The complete farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment proposed for certification.

91.40(2)

(2) All of the following background information:

91.40(2)(a)

(a) A concise summary of the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment, including key changes from any previously certified farmland preservation zoning ordinance.

91.40(2)(b)

(b) A concise summary of the process by which the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment was developed, including public hearings, notice to and involvement of other governmental units, approval by the political subdivision, and identification of any key unresolved issues with other governmental units related to the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment.

91.40(2)(c)

(c) A description of the relationship of the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment to the county certified farmland preservation plan, including any material inconsistencies between the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment and the county certified farmland preservation plan.

91.40(3)

(3) A statement, signed by the county planning director or the chief elected official, certifying that the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment complies with s. 91.38 (1) (g) and (h) [s. 91.38 (1) (f) and (g)].

91.40 - ANNOT.

NOTE: The correct cross-reference is shown in brackets. Corrective legislation is pending.

91.40(4)

(4) A statement, signed by the applicant's attorney or chief elected official, certifying that the farmland preservation zoning ordinance or amendment complies with all applicable requirements in s. 91.38.

91.40(5)

(5) Other relevant information that the department requires by rule.

91.40 - ANNOT.

History: 2009 a. 28.