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Hartland bar loses zoning appeal over long closure
Wisconsin court rules Hartland bar's nonconforming use expired after 12 months of closure, forcing the property back to residential zoning.
Powerlist – Lisle Blackbourn, Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth
Lisle Blackbourn is an experienced trial attorney and the president and managing partner of Elkhorn-based Godfrey, Leibsle, Blackbourn & Howarth. He leads the firm’s litigation division and has built a […]
Lawsuit between Wauwatosa, urban planner moves forward after judge’s signature
A lawsuit between a Milwaukee urban planner and the city of Wauwatosa will move forward after Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Foley signed an alternative writ of mandamus.
Realtors association ‘disappointed’ by Supreme Court zoning decision
The Wisconsin REALTORS Association said it's "disappointed" by a recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision preventing a northern Wisconsin resident from subdividing his shoreland property.
Shoreland ordinance not zoning ordinance, Supreme Court majority rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court analyzed what defines a zoning ordinance in an opinion released on Wednesday. The majority of the justices ruled that a northern Wisconsin town’s shoreland property ordinance was […]
State Supreme Court considers certiorari-triggering event in zoning lawsuit
In a lawsuit involving a Walworth County zoning ordinance, the Wisconsin Supreme Court considered what sorts of events can lead to a certiorari-review action.
Saratoga appeals dairy farm decision
A small town in central Wisconsin is continuing its legal battle against a proposed dairy farm that's expected to be classified as a concentrated animal feeding operation with 5,300 animals.
Municipalities – zoning — area variances
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