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?
• How do I register my recreational chickens?
• Do I need a permit to operate a temporary campground?

What types of projects require a Zoning Permit?

A Zoning Permit is required for the following types of projects: New residential, commercial, industrial, public, private units; additions to or remodeling (interior/exterior) of existing structures; detached accessory buildings and/or structures of any size including but not limited to sheds, decks, patios, pools, signs, towers; new or replacement retaining walls; entrance gates/monuments; grading/landscaping activities; public or private projects in the floodplain (contact our office); shoreland cutting (refer to "cut/remove trees/vegetation FAQ); and structures/cranes within close proximity to the Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field).

It should be noted this list may not be a complete list. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Division at (262) 548-7790 if you have a question as to whether or not your project requires a Zoning Permit.