Uses Not Specifically Enumerated.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 295-113
in effect295-113. Uses Not Specifically Enumerated.
If a proposed land use is not specifically enumerated as a permitted use, limited use, special use or prohibited use in any of the zoning districts established in this chapter, the commissioner of city development shall determine whether the use in question is similar to a use already listed. If such a determination can be made, the proposed use shall be allowed only upon compliance with the standards and regulations applicable to the designated similar use. If such a determination cannot be made, the proposed use shall be referred to the board of zoning appeals for consideration at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The board shall, within 30 days of such meeting, determine whether the proposed use should be classified as a permitted use, limited use, special use or prohibited use in each of the various zoning districts. The departments of city development and neighborhood services shall provide reports and recommendations to assist the board in its deliberations.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH295-sub1.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/26/2026