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Village of Whitefish Bay, WI permit planning guide

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Local guidance available Reviewed July 20, 2026
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Right of Way Permit

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Checked Jul 12, 2026Source
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Building Permit

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Checked Jul 5, 2026Source
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Fence Permit

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Checked Jul 5, 2026Source
Reference excerpts

Source excerpts for Village of Whitefish Bay, WI

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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 source

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[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 Regulations; Penalty ](https://ecode360.com/33295864) [§ 7-1 Prohibited activities. ](https://ecode360.com/33295865) [§ 7-2 Littering prohibited; removal. ](https://ecode360.com/33295878) [§ 7-3 Overhead wires, poles, conduits and radio and television antennas. ](https://ecode360.com/33295889) [§ 7-4 Permits for obstructing and moving structures upon streets. ](https://ecode360.com/33295894) [§ 7-5 Duties to public in tearing up streets. ](https://ecode360.com/33295897) [§ 7-6 Violations and penalties. ](https://ecode360.com/33295900) [Article II Street Trees ](https://ecode360.com/33295901) [§ 7-7 Intent; applicability. ](https://ecode360.com/33295902) [§ 7-8 Authority and power. ](https://ecode360.com/33295905) [§ 7-9 Applicability. ](https://ecode360.com/33295908) [§ 7-10 Definitions. ](https://ecode360.com/33295909) [§ 7-11 Tree planting. ](https://ecode360.com/33295922) [§ 7-12 Pruning of trees and shrubs. ](https://ecode360.com/33295933) [§ 7-13 Removal of trees. ](https://ecode360.com/33295938) [§ 7-14 Proh

§32483102 · p. 1 · Open source

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[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 source

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 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 source

ecode360.com

ATTACHMENTS [CHARTER ORDINANCES![](https://ecode360.com/images/pdf.gif)](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/images/pdf.gif)](https://ecode360.com/attachment/321503/WH3817-C.pdf)

§33422255 · p. 1 · Open source

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 General Provisions ](https://ecode360.com/33295357) [§ 6-1 Provisions of State Law adopted by reference. ](https://ecode360.com/33295358) [§ 6-2 Official Traffic Map. ](https://ecode360.com/33295363) [§ 6-3 Provisions of Wisconsin Administrative Code adopted by reference. ](https://ecode360.com/33295364) [Article II Traffic Regulations ](https://ecode360.com/33295365) [§ 6-4 Speed limits. ](https://ecode360.com/33295366) [§ 6-5 Through streets. ](https://ecode360.com/33295368) [§ 6-6 Stopping required. ](https://ecode360.com/33295370) [§ 6-7 Yield right-of-way intersections. ](https://ecode360.com/33295371) [§ 6-8 Prohibited right turns at red signals. ](https://ecode360.com/33295373) [Article III Parking ](https://ecode360.com/33295375) [§ 6-9 Parking limitations. ](https://ecode360.com/33295376) [§ 6-10 Residential daytime parking permits. ](https://ecode360.com/33295423) [§ 6-11 Employee daytime parking permits. ](https://ecode360.com/33295434) [§ 6-12 High school employee parking permits. ](https://ecode360.co

§32483101 · p. 1 · Open source
Questions 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?

Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.

Are the fees and forms on this page final?

No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.

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