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Registration of Nonconforming Use
Description There may be now or in the future certain uses of land that do not comply with the existing zoning regulations, but which were legally established. These uses are referred to as nonconforming uses, and consistent with Article 19 of the zoning code are allowed to continue to operate. For this reason, it is necessary to document those uses that are considered legal nonconforming. Registration of a use as a nonconforming use establishes (1) when the use was first established; (2) that the use at the time of establishment complied with the City's zoning regulations in effect at the time, if any; (3) that the use has continued continuously, without cessation of more than 12 continuous months; and (4) the nature of the use when the use became nonconforming. The procedures and requirements in this section are intended to comply with § 60.61 (5)(d), Wis. Stats.
 
Initiation Any of the following may submit an application to register a specific land use as a nonconforming use: (1) a person having a financial interest in the subject property or in the use occurring on the property; (2) the zoning administrator; (3) the Plan Commission; or (4) the Common Council, or any member thereof.

Decisionmakers Plan Commission makes a recommendation and the Common Council makes the final decision to be verified

Appeals The Board's final decision can be appealed to the circuit court. to be verified
Application Fee
There is no fee
Upcoming Meetings
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primary Staff Contact
Robert Harris, Director of Planning & Development
262.284.2600 x1017
Estimated time to complete this application
50 - 60 Minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

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.

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.