City of Kenosha, WI - Zoning permits

Zoning permits may be required for any construction, addition or alteration of any structure, including but not limited to sheds, carports, decks, patios, porches, dormers, roof alterations, new or replacement retaining walls, signs, entrance pillars and gates, stairs and landings, and vegetation removal or grading.  A structure is defined as anything constructed or erected.  Please contact your local zoning administrator with any questions or to determine if a zoning permit is required for your project.

Below you will find information on zoning permits for the City of Kenosha. You can scroll down the page or click one of the green links below to jump to a specific section.

Zoning Administrator information | Important checklists | Permit applications | Permit fees | Miscellaneous


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zoning administrator - Paula Blise

Office # 262-653-4252
Cell #

Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
(Driving Directions)

Office Hours

Payment

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important checklists

Business Occupancy Requirements

Commercial - Occupancy Requirements

Fence Regulations
This brochure provides you with the regulations needed to install your fence.

Sign Regulations
Everything you wanted to know about signs.

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permit applications

Accessory Structure
Complete this form for any new accessory structure construction work.

Business Occupancy

Commercial - Addition
Complete this form for commercial addition construction work.

Commercial - Alteration (Remodel)
Complete this form for commercial alteration construction work.

Commercial - Canopy or Awnings
Complete this form for any commercial canopy or awning installation.

Commercial - New Building
Complete this form for any commercial new construction work.

Commercial - Occupancy

Decks & Porchs
Complete this form for any deck or porch construction work.

Fence
Complete this application prior to installing a fence.

Footing and Foundation (Early Start)

Ramp
Use this application to apply for any ramp work.

Raze Building
Use this application to apply to remove or tear down (raze) a structure.

Residential - Addition
Complete this form for residential addition construction work.

Residential - Alteration (Remodel)
Complete this form for residential alteration construction work.

Residential - New 2 Family
Complete this form for any new 2 family construction work.

Residential - New Building
Complete this form for any residential new construction work.

Residential - Occupancy

Residential - Occupancy - previously vacant

SIgn
Complete this form for any signs.

Sign - Portable
Complete this form for any portable signs.

Street Occupancy
Use this application when placing dumpsters or other construction barricades in the street or right of way.

Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, Fountain
Use this application to apply for any swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or pond work.

Trash Receptacle Enclosure
Use this application when constructing a trash receptacle enclosure.

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permit fees

Zoning Fee Schedule
Fee schedule for all zoning permits.

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Miscellaneous

Zoning Verification

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