Authority.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 295-301
in effect295-301. Authority.
The administration of this chapter shall be vested in the commissioner of city development and commissioner of neighborhood services, with the commissioner of neighborhood services charged with the duty and authority to issue certificates of occupancy and construction permits. The commissioner of neighborhood services shall issue no certificate or permit for the use or development of any land or structure, nor for the erection, alteration, relocation, extension or substantial improvement of any structure, or part thereof, if the intended use or the plans and specifications therefor are not in all respects in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. In issuing permits, all city departments, officers and employees shall check all proposed work, activities, construction and uses for compliance with the provisions of the zoning code.
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-sub3.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/26/2026