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Department of City Development
These Design Guidelines are intended to provide users with urban design principles for specific neighborhoods or site design elements. Though referred to as guidelines, some of the documents below inludes elements that are required by zoning in addition to other recommended information that highlights best practices.
East Side - North Avenue: Approvals subject to East Side Architectural Review Board
Third Ward: Approvals subject to Third Ward Architectural Review Board
Menomonee Valley Sustainable Design Guidelines
Milwaukee Riverlink Guidelines
Westown
Citywide Urban Design Principles
Streetscape Guidelines
Commercial Design Guidlines: For City-owned commercial development sites
Landscape Design Guide for Parking Lots
Good for Business: A Guide for Renovating the Exteriors of Older Commercial Buildings
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For information on permits and zoning letters please contact the Department of Neighborhood Services.
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