Board of Appeals

Responsibility
The board shall hear appeals taken by any person aggrieved by any officer, department, board or bureau of the city or affected by any decisions of any administrative officer or body and shall hear applications for variances from zoning ordinance terms.

Meetings of the Board
Meetings of the board are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Staff Liaison Caroline Fochs - City Clerk
(262) 236-2912
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Members of the Board of Appeals Include:

Chair: Kathleen Massey
Term Expires:  5/1/2027

Vice Chair: Thomas Flanagan
Term Expires:  5/1/2025

Ramona Larson
Term Expires:  5/1/2026

Robert Stern
Term Expires:  5/1/2025

Steve Helfer
Term Expires: 5/1/2027

Kirsten Hildebrand, Alternate Member #1
Term Expires:  5/1/2025

Board of Appeals- Introduction

The Board of Appeals  is a quasi-judicial body created and regulated by Wis. Stat §62.23(7)(e)  and City of Mequon code section 58-41. The purpose of the Board of Appeals is to afford any aggrieved person, officer, department, board or bureau of the City, affected by any decision of an administrative officer, the right to appeal the decision.

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How the process works - Applying for a Variance

Step 1: Applying for a variance

A variance allows a property to be used in a manner that is not permitted by the zoning code.  To qualify for a variance, an applicant has the burden of proof to demonstrate at a public hearing before the Board of Appeals the following:

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How the process works - Applying for an Administrative Appeal

Step 1:  Review Section 58-41 of the City of Mequon Municipal Code for detailed information including deadlines for submittal

Step 2: Applying for an Administrative Appeal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I appeal a Citation?

You must contact the Mid Morraine Municipal Court

Contact: Mid Morraine Municipal Court - 262-334-5700

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How can I appeal a decision of the Architectural Review Board?

You must submit an Administrative Appeal application to the Board of Appeals within 7 working days of the decision.

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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How can I appeal a decision of the Board of Appeals?

You must appeal to the Ozaukee County Circuit Court.

Contact: Circuit Court - 262-284-8409

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How can I appeal a decision of the Planning Commission?

You must submit an Administrative Appeal application to the Board of Appeals within 30 days of the decision.

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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How can I appeal a denial of issuance of a Building Permit?

You must submit an Administrative Appeal application to the Board of Appeals within 30 days of the decision. 

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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How can I appeal a drainage issue?

You must appeal to the Public Welfare Committee.

Contact: Kristen Lundeen - Department of Public Works

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How can I appeal a False Alarm fee?

You must appeal to the Public Safety Committee.

Contact: Melina Bowen - Police Department 

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How can I appeal the Assessment of property?

You must appeal to the Board of Review at the annual meeting.

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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How can I appeal the denial of a Bartenders License?

You must appeal to the Finance and Personnel Committee

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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How can I appeal the denial of a Liquor License?

You must appeal to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

Contact: Caroline Fochs - City Clerk

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