Wisconsin § 236.01 - Purpose of chapter.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 236.01 — Purpose of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 236.01. Purpose of chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the subdivision of land to promote public health, safety, and general welfare; to further the orderly layout and use of land; to ensure that land is developed in a manner that supports healthy, livable communities; to foster the development of a range of housing types; to advance complete streets that prioritize safety, comfort, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists alike; to provide for adequate light and air; to facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, and other public requirements; to encourage development patterns that provide safe and convenient transportation choices for a variety of users; to provide for proper ingress and egress; and to promote proper monumenting of land subdivided and conveyancing by accurate legal description. The approvals to be obtained by the subdivider as required in this chapter shall be based on requirements designed to accomplish the aforesaid purposes. 236.01 History History: 2025 a. 68 . 236.01 Annotation This chapter authorizes a municipality to reject a preliminary plat under its extraterritorial jurisdictional authority based upon a subdivision ordinance that considers the plat’s proposed use. Wood v. City of Madison, 2003 WI 24 , 260 Wis. 2d 71 , 659 N.W.2d 31 , 01-1206 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 236.01
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 236.01 cover?
Section 236.01 ("Purpose of chapter.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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