Temporary Use Permits.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 295-305
in effect295-305. Temporary Use Permits.
A temporary use permit authorizing any of the temporary uses listed in the use tables of the various zoning districts, except a live entertainment special event, for which no temporary use permit is required, may be issued by the commissioner of neighborhood services in accordance with the following provisions:
1. APPLICATION AND FEE. A completed application form, accompanied by the required fee specified in s. 200-33, shall be submitted to the commissioner neighborhood services.
2. APPROVAL PROCEDURE. The commissioner of neighborhood services shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny a complete application within 5 working days. No notice or public hearing shall be required.
3. FINDINGS. To approve the application for a temporary use, the commissioner of neighborhood services shall make the following findings:
a. The proposed temporary use will be located, operated and maintained in a manner consistent with the policies of the comprehensive plan and the provisions of this chapter.
b. Approval of the application will not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area or to the public health, safety or general welfare.
4. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. When issuing a temporary use permit, the commissioner of neighborhood services may impose conditions, including but not limited to permit term limitations, necessary to:
a. Achieve the general purposes of this code and the specific purposes of the zoning district in which the temporary use will be located.
b. Protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
c. Ensure operation and maintenance of the temporary use in a manner compatible with existing uses on adjoining properties.
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=2Fetched: 10/26/2026