Village of Whitefish Bay, WI Permits
Building, zoning, and trade permit types administered by Whitefish Bay
How permitting works in Whitefish Bay
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.
Building Services
Building Permit
Verified official formOfficial Village of Whitefish Bay building permit application (5300 N Marlborough Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217; 414-962-6690). The form warns of a 4x/6x fee for work started prior to permit issuance, requires 24-hour notice for inspections, and expires per Chapter 11-1 I of the village code (6/18/24 months set by the Village at issuance). GovCodex output is a planning aid, not permit approval.
Fence Permit
Verified official formOfficial Village of Whitefish Bay fence permit application (5300 N Marlborough Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217; 414-962-6690). Required submittals per the form: (1) a site plan showing the location and heights of the proposed fence, (2) payment, and (3) the type and style of the proposed fence. Maximum fence heights per Chapter 16 Article XI: front yard 3.5 ft, side yard 4 ft, rear yard 6 ft; sight-triangle fences must comply with Chapter 9-2 D.(4). 4x fee for work started prior to permit issuance; 6x fee for work started without a permit and not meeting the ordinance. Permit expires in 6 months per Chapter 11-1 I. GovCodex output is a planning aid, not permit approval.