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 calendar days of the date of the decision.