City of South Milwaukee, WI Permits

Building, zoning, and trade permit types administered by South Milwaukee

How permitting works in South Milwaukee

Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320–325) applies statewide to 1- & 2-family dwellings; municipalities (or their contracted UDC inspectors) administer it locally. Commercial buildings follow SPS 361–366 with DSPS or delegated plan review. Zoning, fences, signs, and right-of-way work are regulated by local ordinance; shoreland/floodplain standards flow from NR 115/116 via county and municipal ordinances.

Wisconsin statewide code authority

Inspection Department

Building Permit Application

Verified official form

Official City of South Milwaukee Inspection Department fillable application (2424 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172). Page 2 carries the Wis. Stat. 101.65(1r) cautionary statement to owners and the ch. DHS 163 lead-safe renovation requirements for pre-1978 dwellings. Fees are set by the Inspection Department at review. GovCodex output is a planning aid, not permit approval.

Checked Jul 3, 2026Source

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