Assembly Bill 452 proposes significant changes to the process of approving subdivision plats by municipalities in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that cities, towns, and counties provide subdividers with an opportunity for an informal meeting to receive a conceptual review of their proposed subdivision before submitting a preliminary or final plat. This review is non-binding and aims to help subdividers understand compliance with local requirements. Additionally, the bill allows subdividers to submit preliminary infrastructure plans alongside their preliminary plat, ensuring that the approving authority cannot reject the plat solely based on the preliminary nature of these plans.

The bill also modifies the conditions under which a plat can be approved. It stipulates that a subdivider must agree to install necessary public improvements and provide financial security for these improvements, but it prohibits municipalities from requiring these improvements to be completed before the plat is approved. Furthermore, the bill requires that the clerk of the approving authority certify the eligibility of a final plat for recording within ten days of a request. Changes to legislative purpose statements are also included, emphasizing the promotion of healthy, livable communities and the development of diverse housing types.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 236.01, 236.11(1)(a), 236.11, 236.13(2)(am)1.a, 236.13, 236.13(2)(am)3.b, 236.25(1), 236.25, 236.45(1), 236.45
Text as Enrolled: 236.01, 236.11(1)(a), 236.11, 236.13(2)(am)1.a, 236.13, 236.13(2)(am)3.b, 236.25(1), 236.25, 236.45(1), 236.45