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?

Can I store unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles and other debris outdoors on my property?

No. The County's Zoning Ordinances strictly prohibits this type of storage outdoors on properties within the County's zoning jurisdiction (see "jurisdiction" FAQ). The property shall be maintained, landscaped and kept clean and free from the accumulation of debris or refuse and shall not be used for the storage or display of equipment, products, vehicles, or any other material defined as junk in the Ordinance. Items of this nature shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure (building).