Section 66.10016 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Permits for residential housing developments(1) In this section: (a) "Permit" means any permit or administrative approval required to proceed with a residential housing development. "Permit" does not include a change to an existing ordinance or zoning classification of land or an approval of a conditional use as defined under s. 59.69 (5e) (a) 1, 60.61 (4e) (a) 1, or 62.23 (7) (de) 1 a.(b) "Political subdivision" means a city, village, town, or county.(c) "Residential housing development" means a development for single-family or multi-family housing for sale or rent.(2) The definitions under s. 66.10015 (1) do not apply to this section.(3) If a person submits a complete application for a permit related to a residential housing development meeting all existing requirements that must be satisfied to obtain the permit at the time the application is filed, the political subdivision shall grant the application. An application is deemed complete under this subsection if it complies with form and content requirements. An application is filed under this subsection on the date that the political subdivision receives the application.(4) A person aggrieved by a political subdivision's failure to approve an application under sub. (3) may seek relief through an action for mandamus as provided in ch. 783. If the court finds that the political subdivision improperly failed to approve the application under sub. (3), the court shall issue a writ of mandamus ordering the political subdivision to approve the application. For purposes of any mandamus claim filed under this subsection, substantial damages or injury shall be assumed.Added by Acts 2023 ch, 16,s 18, eff. 1/1/2025.