Port Washington - Permit Center | Zoning Code Amendment

Zoning Code Amendment

Description The City's zoning regulations (text and map) are intended to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and can be amended allowing for public input.

Decisionmakers The Plan Commission makes a recommendation and the Common Council makes the final decision.

Appeals The Common Council's decision can be appealed to circuit court.

Application Fee

There is no fee

Upcoming Meetings

There are no upcoming dates at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The review process for a development application includes a public hearing. What's that?

A public hearing is intended to allow the petitioner the opportunity to describe their proposed project and interested parties the opportunity to share their concerns with the reviewing authority. While all public comments are welcome, speakers should focus on those elements of the project that are within the review authority's scope of authority. Consistent with established policies, public comments may be limited in duration to make sure everyone can be heard.

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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Can I submit a petition to revise the text of the zoning code?

A person owning property that is subject to the zoning code can submit an application to amend the text of the zoning code. The application will need to be very specific in terms of the requested change. For your convenience, we have posted some of this information on the Permit Center page.

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I reviewed the list of land uses but didn't see anything that describes what I'd like to do. Are there any options?

If a land use isn’t listed, it generally means it’s not allowed. In some cases, an unlisted use may be very similar to an allowed use and could be reviewed and approved as that use. If the listing of land uses don’t include your proposed use and it can’t be interpreted as similar, you may apply to amend the regulations. For more information, please visit the Permit Center page.

Primary Staff Contact

Robert Harris, Director of Planning & Development

262.284.2600 x1017

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Common Council is the governing body of the City of Port Washington and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The council also reviews certain types of development projects. The council consists of 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Common Council to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the City Council or have the authority to make the final decision.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process. In some cases, the Zoning Administrator reviews and acts on development applications.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

Below are the ways we notify the public when someone submits this type of application. (ID: 207)

Meeting Agenda Meeting agendas are considered a form of public notice because they provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

Published Notice A formal notice is published in the municipality’s official newspaper as required by state law. This notice includes key details about the proposed application, such as the type of request, the applicant, location, and the date/time of the public hearing.

Mailed Notice If a landowner submits an application to rezone a property, a written notice is mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. The notice informs nearby residents of the proposed application and provides information on how to participate in the process.

ZoningHub The application and related documents are posted on the City's ZoningHub site on the Pending Applications page. This digital posting ensures 24/7 public access to information and may include the petitioner's application, staff reports, dates for upcoming meetings, decision documents, and more.

In addition, we'll notify eAlert subscribers on the first day the application is first posted online.

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