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1. Who can bring cases before the Board Of Zoning Appeals?

Any of the following within the City of Waukesha can bring cases before the board:
- Board
- Bureau of the City of Waukesha
- Department
- Officer
- Property Owner
- Tenant

2. What are the requirements for submission?

The following are required for submission:
- Application
- Fee

An additional form is needed if a business is operated out of a home. Please consult the Planning Department before submission. Planning Department

3. Are there any additional requirements of an appeal?

Additional requirements include:
- Copy of the decision or order by the building inspector
- Statement of principle points on which the appeal is based
- Plans showing requested variance

4. What is involved in the application procedure?

Application forms are available from the Planning Department or the Department of Building Inspection and are filed with the Planning Department. The Planning Department will present the application to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Board of Zoning Appeals Application (PDF)

5. When and where are the hearings?

Hearings are held the 1st Monday of every month at 3:30 in City Hall, unless notified otherwise. Public notice will be published and neighbors notified 10 days before the meeting.

Because City of Waukesha does not have the name and address of town residents on file, the town government will be notified if neighboring properties are in one of the surrounding townships. Any interested party or township resident can be notified by leaving a self addressed stamped envelope. Attendance by the applicant or a representative is required.

6. What are the fees?

The fees are as follows:
- $100 for Renewal of a Conditional Use
- $100 for All Other Items

If applicable, fees for the services of specialists referred by the Board of Zoning Appeals to advise whether the proposed use will conform to performance standards specified in Section 22.59 in the Zoning Code (PDF).