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The City's zoning map designates a zoning district designation for all property in the City of Milwaukee. A property owner may apply to change their zoning designation to a different district, for example from RT4 to LB2. If a regular zoning district does not meet Zoning Changes must be approved by the Common Council. Planning staff will review the proposed map change to determine if it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and contextually appropriate for the area. Staff will then provide a recommendation to the City Plan Commission (CPC). The CPC will review the proposed zoning map change and make a recommendation to the Common Council. The review and approval process for a zoning change takes approximately 90 days.
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If a regular zoning district does not meet the need, property owners may apply to establish a Planned Development District
The City of Milwaukee's current zoning ordinance was codified in 2001. The zoning code text is updated regularly based on recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan and other Plans and Studies. Members of the Common Council as well as staff from the Department of City Development often initiate zoning code text changes in a continuous effort to simplify and clarify the code while maintaining high standards for all development and further promoting the health safety and welfare of the city.
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For information on permits and zoning letters please contact the Department of Neighborhood Services
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