Wisconsin Statutes Economic Development (Ch. 238) § 238.34. Change in boundary and size of development zones

(1) Except as provided under sub. (6), at any time after a development zone is designated by the corporation, a local governing body may submit an application to change the boundaries of the development zone. If the boundary change reduces the size of a development zone, the local governing body shall explain why the area excluded should no longer be in a development zone. The corporation may require the local governing body to submit additional information.

(2) The corporation may approve an application for a boundary change if the development zone, as affected by the boundary changes, meets the applicable requirements of s. 238.335 and 3 of the criteria under s. 238.31(1)(e)4.

(3) If the corporation approves an application for a boundary change under sub. (2), it shall do all of the following:

(4) The change in the boundaries or tax benefits limit of a development zone shall be effective on the day the corporation notifies the local governing body under sub. (3)(b).

(5) No change in the boundaries of a development zone may affect the duration of an area as a development zone under s. 238.345(1)(a). The corporation may consider a change in the boundary of a development zone when evaluating an application for an extension of the designation of an area as a development zone under s. 238.345(1)(b).

(6) The corporation may not accept any applications under sub. (1) to change the boundaries of a development zone designated under s. 238.31 on or after March 6, 2009.