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Village of Whitefish Bay, WI permit planning guide
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Right of Way Permit
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Building Permit
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ecode360.com
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village President and the Board of the Village of Whitefish Bay as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.] [Article I Prohibitions and Definitions ](https://ecode360.com/33296423) [§ 9-1 Public nuisances prohibited. ](https://ecode360.com/33296424) [§ 9-2 Defined and enumerated. ](https://ecode360.com/33296425) [Article II Abatement ](https://ecode360.com/33296499) [§ 9-3 Abatement of public nuisance. ](https://ecode360.com/33296500) [§ 9-4 Cost abatement. ](https://ecode360.com/33296507) [Article III Chronic Nuisance Premises ](https://ecode360.com/33296508) [§ 9-5 Intent. ](https://ecode360.com/33296509) [§ 9-6 Definitions. ](https://ecode360.com/33296510) [§ 9-7 Procedure. ](https://ecode360.com/33296543) [§ 9-8 Penalties and remedies. ](https://ecode360.com/33296570) [§ 9-9 Appeal. ](https://ecode360.com/33296575) [§ 9-10 Eviction or retaliation prohibited. ](https://ecode360.com/33296576) [§ 9-11 Injunction. ](https://ecode360.com/33296580) [§ 9-12 Abatement in accordance with state law. ](https://ecode360.com/33296581) [§ 9-13 When nuisance is deemed abated. ](https://ecode360.com/33296582) [§ 9-14 Severability. ](https://e
§32483105 · p. 1 · Open sourceWhitefish Bay Village Zoning Code Chapter 6
ses and Structures](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_5) [ARTICLE VI Setbacks and Lot Area ](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_6) * § 16-34 Measure of permissible lot occupancy. * § 16-35 Front and side setback. * § 16-36 Setback adjacent to alleys. * § 16-37 Maintenance of areas. * § 16-38 Alterations. * § 16-39 Exceptions. [ARTICLE VII Signs](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_7) [ARTICLE VIII Enforcement; Board of Appeals](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_8) [ARTICLE IX Exterior Design of Structures](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_9) [ARTICLE X Occupancy and Conditional Use Permits](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_10) [ARTICLE XI Fences, Walls and Berms](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_11) [ARTICLE XII Antennas; Satellite Earth Stations](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_12) [ARTICLE XIII Historic Preservation](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_13) [ARTICLE XIV Wireless Commun
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceecode360.com
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village President and the Board of the Village of Whitefish Bay as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.] [Article I General Provisions ](https://ecode360.com/33293558) [§ 3-1 Supervisory control. ](https://ecode360.com/33293559) [§ 3-2 Appointments, disciplinary action. ](https://ecode360.com/33293560) [Article II Police Chief ](https://ecode360.com/33293561) [§ 3-3 General power. ](https://ecode360.com/33293562) [§ 3-4 Duties. ](https://ecode360.com/33293563) [§ 3-5 Deposit of penalty and costs. ](https://ecode360.com/33293564) [§ 3-6 Records. ](https://ecode360.com/33293565) [§ 3-7 Reports to Village Manager. ](https://ecode360.com/33293566) [Article III Personnel ](https://ecode360.com/33293569) [§ 3-8 Hours of duty. ](https://ecode360.com/33293570) [§ 3-9 Additional personnel. ](https://ecode360.com/33293585) [§ 3-10 Absence of Chief. ](https://ecode360.com/33293586) [§ 3-11 Salaries. ](https://ecode360.com/33293590) [§ 3-12 General rules. ](https://ecode360.com/33293594) [§ 3-13 Grievances. ](https://ecode360.com/33293595) [Article IV Auxiliary Police ](https://ecode360.com/33293601) [§ 3-14 Establishment; membership; duti
§32483096 · p. 1 · Open sourceecode360.com
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village President and the Board of the Village of Whitefish Bay as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.] [Article I General Provisions ](https://ecode360.com/33295239) [§ 4-1 Supervisory control. ](https://ecode360.com/33295240) [Article II Regulations ](https://ecode360.com/33295261) [§ 4-2 Driving over hose prohibited. ](https://ecode360.com/33295262) [§ 4-3 Open flame lamps and open flame candles. ](https://ecode360.com/33295263) [Article III Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems ](https://ecode360.com/33295267) [§ 4-4 Required for certain buildings. ](https://ecode360.com/33295268) [§ 4-5 Design and installation. ](https://ecode360.com/33295274) [§ 4-6 Monitoring requirements. ](https://ecode360.com/33295281) [§ 4-7 Conditional approval required for installation. ](https://ecode360.com/33295284) [§ 4-8 Installation of sprinkler systems; inspection services required. ](https://ecode360.com/33295285) [§ 4-9 Final approval, acceptance test. ](https://ecode360.com/33295289) [§ 4-10 Annual test requirements; owner's responsibility to maintain system. ](https://ecode360.com/33295293) [§ 4-11 Maintenance of equipment. ](https://ecode36
§32483097 · p. 1 · Open sourceecode360.com
ATTACHMENTS [CHARTER ORDINANCES](https://ecode360.com/attachment/321503/WH3817-C.pdf) [arrow_back](https://ecode360.com/33422255)printPrintemailEmaildownloadDownloadshareShare[arrow_forward](https://ecode360.com/32483093) # [ Chapter C Charter Ordinances ](https://ecode360.com/33422255#33422255) ATTACHMENTS [CHARTER ORDINANCES](https://ecode360.com/attachment/321503/WH3817-C.pdf)
§33422255 · p. 1 · Open sourceWhitefish Bay Village Zoning Code Chapter 6
[](https://www.zoneomics.com/)Zoning DataProducts[All Cities](https://www.zoneomics.com/all-cities/usa/alabama)[Bassett AINew](https://www.bassett.ai/)[Pricing](https://www.zoneomics.com/pricing/zoning-search) Book a DemoLog in [](https://www.zoneomics.com/)  ARTICLE VI [ARTICLE I Purpose and Intent](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_1) [ARTICLE II Terminology](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_2) [ARTICLE III Zoning Districts](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_3) [ARTICLE IV Prohibited Uses](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-bay-village-WI/chapter_4) [ARTICLE V Nonconforming Uses and Structures](https://www.zoneomics.com/code/whitefish-ba
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Whitefish Bay permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Village of Whitefish Bay, WI?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Whitefish Bay?
Building Permit. Confirm the current filing process at the official source before submitting.
Who handles zoning approval in Village of Whitefish Bay, WI?
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