More Information:

• Waukesha County GIS Mapping
• WC CDP GIS Navigation Instructions
• Waukesha County Zoning Ordinance
• Waukesha County Shoreland Ordinance
• Permit Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a permit from the Waukesha County Planning and Zoning Division for my construction or landscaping project?
• What areas are in the County's zoning jurisdiction?
• What types of projects require a Zoning Permit?
• What is the process for applying for a zoning permit?
• Do I need an appointment to apply for a permit?
• Where is the Planning and Zoning Division located?
• How do I find out what zoning district my property is in?
• Where can I obtain my tax key number?
• Where can I find the legal description of my property?
• Do I need a permit to cut trees/remove vegetation on my property?
• Can I store unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles and other debris outdoors on my property?
• Do I need a permit to operate a home occupation from my residential property?
• Do I need a permit to use my existing accessory structure as an Event Barn?
• Is more than one living unit allowed on a property?
• Can I have an in-law unit on my property?
• Can I have a guesthouse on my property?
• Can I have a mobile home on my property?
• Is my property in the 100 year floodplain?
• Does the County issue permits for piers and other structures placed on the bed of a water body?
• How many accessory buildings can I have on my property?

What areas are in the County's zoning jurisdiction?

The County's jurisdictional area includes all of the Town of Oconomowoc and all of the Town of Ottawa, as well as the Shoreland and/or Floodland areas (1,000 feet from a lake or pond and/or 300 feet from any other navigable body of water - streams, ditches, etc, or the floodplain whichever is greater) of the Towns of Brookfield, Delafield, Eagle, Genesee, Lisbon, Merton and Mukwonago. The County's zoning jurisdiction does not include cities or villages. You should contact the appropriate municipality for their zoning requirements Municipal Contacts. If you have a question as to whether or not your property is within the County's zoning jurisdiction, please contact the Planner of the Day at pod@waukeshacounty.gov or (262) 548-7790 with your tax key number and we will assist you.