Community Development FAQ
To request a zoning change, a new building/site plan or change, conditional use grant, certified survey map, sign waiver or specimen tree removal approval, it is necessary to appear before the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets typically on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Application packet needs to be completed and submitted along with the fees to the Planning Department. Applications are due one month before each Planning Commission meeting.
Contact the Department of Community Development for additional information. 262.236.2902
Frequently Asked Questions
Chickens are permitted on lots of .75 acres or greater per the following criteria:
- No more than 4 chickens per parcel
- Roosters are prohibited
- Annual fee of $65.00
- Regulations regarding the housing of chickens and the enclosure requirements are listed on our Chicken Permit Application
A Business Occupancy Permit Applicationis required for all businesses operating in the City of Mequon. This is a one time application with a fee of $125.00. The fee is waived if the business is also obtaining a Building Permit for construction done on the site.
A Home Occupancy Permit is required for a business operated wholly within the principal residential building or within a building accessory only by the residents occupying the premises and one additional non resident on the premises.
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No article or service shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises.
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The home occupation shall not normally generate customer or client traffic to the residential premises.
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The home occupation shall not include the conducting of any retail or wholesale business on the premises, nor the removal of sand, gravel, stone, topsoil, or peat moss for commercial purposes
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The home occupation shall not include outside storage o materials or other operational activity resulting in offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, heat, or glare which may create a nuisance or be otherwise incompatible with the surrounding residential area.
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The permit fee is $60, which may be paid by cash or check.
See the Sign Permit Application form here. Once completed, it should be submitted along with the fees to the Department of Community Development.
For additional questions, please contact the Department of Community Development at 262.236.2908.
The fee for a Zoning Verification Letter is $60 (paid by cash or check). Requests should be sent to the Department of Community Development/Planning.
The setback requirements depend on the zoning of the property. Please contact the Department of Community Development for additional information. 262.236.2908.
A short term rental is "the use of a dwelling for consideration, other than for long-term rental, by someone other than its owner )as defined in the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code) or the people with whom the owner maintains a common household. Short-term rentals shall only be allowed on the terms set forth in section 58-422 of the City of Mequon Ordinance Code.
The Short-Term Rental Permit should be completed and submitted to the Planning department for review. There is a $60.00 fee per permit.
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Shall only be used as an accessory use to the principal residential use of the property in designed district.
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Owner of the dwelling must obtain a short term rental permit prior to the dwelling being allowed to be used for short-term rental.
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Any permit may be revoked by the Common Council if:
(a) Property taxes are overdue.
(b) The owner otherwise owes money to the city beyond any applicable due date.
(c) If there ar any uncorrected municipal land use violations.
(d) If the property is a nuisance property.
- The owner shall be responsible for the conduct of all renters and shall be subject to citation for municipal violations to the same extent as such renters.
- A parcel may not be used for short-term rental while it is being used for long-term rental and may not have more than one short-term rental use at any time.
- The maximum number of people occupying a dwelling at any time during a short-term rental shall not exceed the number of occupants allowed under Chapter 10.
- A short-term rental occupancy period shall be the shorter of the following periods: (1) the period specified in a written or oral rental agreement for such rental; or (2) the period in which substantially the same people occupy the dwelling without material interruption.
- Each short-term rental occupancy period shall be for a minimum of tow consecutive nights. Single night rentals shall not be allowed.
To request a zoning change, a new building/site plan or change, conditional use grant, certified survey map, sign waiver or specimen tree removal approval, it is necessary to appear before the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets typically on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Application packet needs to be completed and submitted along with the fees to the Planning Department. Applications are due one month before each Planning Commission meeting. 2017 Planning Commission Schedule.
Contact the Department of Community Development for additional information. 262.236.2902
Sign Ordinance is here.
See Chapter 58 of the Code of Ordinances.
You can make a specific map request by contacting the Department of Community Development at 262.236.2908.
Fees apply.
Contact the Department of Community Development at 262.236.2908.
You need to fil out a Special Event Banner Permit Application. Every business is allowed 4 banners per calender year. Each banner is $30.00. Please reference Section 62-4 of the City of Mequon Code of ordinances. The requirements and specifications for banners are listed on the Banner Permit (found in the forms directory).
Contact Information
Kim Tollefson,
Community Development Director (262) 236-2903
Jac Zader,
Community Development Assistant Director
(262) 236 -2904
Evan Hoier, Planner
(262) 236-2908
Scott Pinzer,
Code Enforcement Officer
(262) 236-2943
Robin Buzzell,
Administrative Assistant
(262) 236-2902
Inspections Department:
To schedule inspections,
please call Central Scheduling
at: (262) 236-2930
Greg Golden,
Inspections Supervisor
(262) 236-2921
ggolden@ci.mequon.wi.us
Andy Wagner, Building Inspector
(262) 236-2925
awagner@ci.mequon.wi.us
Chris Butschke,
Building/Plumbing Inspector
(262) 236-2922
cbutschke@ci.mequon.wi.us
Karen Heil, Permit Coordinator
(262) 236-2924
kheil@ci.mequon.wi.us
Kristine Hoeft,
Administrative Assistant
(262) 236-2926
khoeft@ci.mequon.wi.us
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