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1. What is the zoning on a piece of property?

Property zoning can be obtained from the website, front page, the GIS button along the bottom.  Type in the house number and select the street from the list.  If further information is needed please contact 414-329-5342.

2. How do I get in touch with an inspector?

Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330.  Inspectors have daily office hours of 8:00 am – 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 

3. What is the turnaround time for a permit?

Mechanical type permits are issued and mailed to contractors within a few business days of their receipt.  Those types of permit requiring review, such as commercial building & residential construction, can take between one to two weeks. 

4. Can I pay with a credit card?

Yes, credit card payment may be made in person or via telephone during our daily business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330 for more information. 

5. When can I get an inspection?

Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330 at least 24 hours in advance of when you would like an inspection appointment. 

6. Do you have a survey of my property?

Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330 and we can check the file to see if a survey is available. 

7. If there is no property survey on file with the City how do I get one?

The City does not have a surveyor on staff.  An internet search using “Land Surveyors” would guide you to a State licensed surveyor and then you would make those arrangements privately.  

8. Are there any violations at a property?

This can be verified by Code Enforcement, at 414-727-8900. 

9. I see activity occurring at a property, were permits pulled?

Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330 and we can check if any permits have been submitted for a particular address. 

10. How do I get a variance?

Variances are granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals, a citizen member panel.  Please contact Inspection at 414-329-5330 to see if what you are pursuing meets the guidelines for a variance; mainly what hardship you are enduring that a variance would alleviate.