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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 21 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.

Decisionmaker Plan Commission makes the final decision

Appeals The Commission's decision can be appealed to the circuit court within 30 days of the final decision.
Application Fee
There is no fee
Upcoming Meetings
Plan Commission - January Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-01-13T23:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2024-12-20T22:00:00Z
Plan Commission - February Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-02-10T23:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-01-17T22:00:00Z
Plan Commission - March Review
Date Reviewed:
2025-03-10T22:30:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2025-02-21T22:00:00Z
Notes

1. In order for an application to be heard on a given meeting date, the application (including forms, fees, plans, reports, etc.) must be submitted AND deemed complete by City staff on or before the corresponding submittal date. Because of that, you may want to submit your application before the submittal date. That way, we may be able to let you know if anything is missing and you'll have some time to perhaps get it done before the deadline.

2. Meeting dates and their corresponding submittal dates are subject to change.

Primary Staff Contact
Jacob Maas, Director of Community Development
(262) 673-8265
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 Common Council or have the authority to make the final decision.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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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.