Senate Bill 479 proposes amendments to the process for approving subdivision plats by municipalities in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that cities, towns, or counties must offer subdividers the chance for an informal meeting with a representative before submitting a preliminary or final plat. This meeting aims to provide a conceptual review of the proposed subdivision and assess compliance with local requirements, although the opinions shared during this meeting are non-binding. 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 municipalities cannot require these improvements to be completed before the plat is approved. Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for municipal clerks to certify the eligibility of final plats for recording within ten days of a request. Changes to legislative purpose statements are also included, emphasizing the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as the development of livable communities and transportation options.

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