Wisconsin § 82.18 - Width of highways.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 82.18 — Width of highways., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82.18. Width of highways.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, highways laid out under this chapter shall be laid out at least 66 feet wide unless, in the town board’s discretion, that width is impractical. If the town board determines that a 66-foot width is impractical, the width shall be determined by the town board but shall be at least 49.5 feet in width. When no width is specified in the highway order, the highway shall be 66 feet wide. 82.18 History History: 1999 a. 97 ; 2003 a. 214 s. 43 ; Stats. 2003 s. 82.18. 82.18 Note NOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214 , which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 82.18 cover?
Section 82.18 ("Width of highways.") 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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