Planning

The Planning Division provides the framework for development and redevelopment in the City. Through its work with the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Landmarks Commission and Redevelopment Authority, it lays out guidelines for development and determines future development pattern.

Tax Incremental Finance District No. 17 Project Plan and Boundary Amendment

The City is in the process of  of adding territory and amending the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Finance District Number 17. More information on this amendment below:

2022 Comprehensive Plan

The City is updating it’s Comprehensive Plan. This page will be your source of information on the update, neighborhood input meetings, and draft documents for review.

Application for Plan Commission

The Plan Commission reviews the site, existing and proposed structures, architectural plans, neighboring uses, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage and water systems, other utilities, utilization of landscaping and open space, and the proposed operation. Find out what you need to apply to meet with the Plan Commission.

Zoning, Platting, Stormwater, & Sign Codes

One stop shop for your Zoning, Platting, Stormwater, & Sign Codes for the City of Waukesha.

Apply for a Sign Permit

Whether you're part of a business looking to put up building signage or a resident looking to put up signs for events or fundraisers you need to submit a sign permit application.

Plans, Studies, & Reports

Community Development participates in planning and studies and reports on their findings.

Landmarks

The City of Waukesha has a storied and historic past. As a result many buildings and homes are historic landmarks and require additional steps for ugrades and repairs. The Landmarks page is a resource center for paint and repair questions for historic homes and an information hub about the local landmarks, historic districts and the Landmarks Commission.