CBRF site and zoning screening checklist

Wisconsin CBRF | PublicProof Academy working document

Screens a property for zoning, the 2,500-foot spacing rule, capacity-based zoning permission and building code path before you buy or lease.

Business

State or jurisdiction

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Owner

Official source saved

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Parcel and zoning

Parcel number and address recorded
Zoning district confirmed in writing (not commercial, industrial or manufacturing)
Planned capacity: 5-8 / 9-15 / 16+ and zoning permission path noted
Nearest existing community living arrangement and distance (2,500-foot rule or local lesser distance)
City or village total capacity limit (25 or 1% of population) checked with zoning staff
Special or conditional use hearing needed? Date:

Building path

5-8 beds: Uniform Dwelling Code; 9+ beds: SPS 361-366 with sealed drawings
Design professional engaged
Evacuation needs of planned residents and sprinkler implications discussed
Accessibility (ADA and Fair Housing) reviewed for common areas and at least planned accessible rooms
Estimated renovation cost from 3 quotes

Go or no-go

Zoning letter or email saved
Land use attorney consulted if spacing or capacity blocks the site
Decision and date

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.