We are responsible for the administration of the Wauwatosa Zoning Code (Title 24) and regulating overall development within the City of Wauwatosa. This is partly accomplished through classifying and reviewing:
- Conditional Use Permits
- Land Divisions – Lot Line Adjustment or Certified Survey Map
- Planned Unit Developments
- Zoning Amendments
The Plan Commission reviews applications for these permits. Staff review lot line adjustment applications. The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews zoning variance, exception, and appeal applications.
How to Apply
Zoning permit applications are available online through the self-service portal. You must register for an account. Additional information regarding the portal can be found at wauwatosa.net/permits.
Please read the applicable handouts and refer to meeting dates and deadlines below prior to submitting an application. You are strongly advised to discuss your proposal with Planning staff. Application fees are non-refundable.
`Conditional Use permits are required for such uses as eating establishment, drinking establishment, and gas stations.
See Site Plan Approval (Engineering)
There are two types of land divisions – a land division or combination that adjust a lot line and a Certified Survey map land division. A Certified Survey Map is required when creating a new parcel/s.
Planned Unit Developments are intended to permit development for specialized purposes where traditional zoning districts do not allow the development.
Planned Unit Development Handout
See Site Plan Approval (Engineering)
There are two types of zoning amendments or rezonings – a zoning map amendment to changing the zoning on a parcel of land and a zoning text amendment to modify the zoning code.
Zoning Code related exceptions for parking requirements and landscaping. Application deadlines and meeting dates are in the handout below. Applications are submitted through the self-service portal. See handout for more information.