Expiration or Extension of Plan Approval.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-30.5
in effect200-30.5. Expiration or Extension of Plan Approval.
1. EXPIRATION. If a building permit has not been obtained within 6 months from the date that a plan was approved by the commissioner of city development, the approval shall expire, except as provided in subs. 2 or 3.
2.
EXTENSION. A plan approval may be extended 3 months by the commissioner of city development, provided the following conditions are met:
a. A written request is submitted to the commissioner of city development prior to the expiration of the original 6 month approval period.
b. The approval period has not been extended previously.
c. The fee as specified in s. 200-33-36 has been paid.
d. If necessary, the plans have been revised to comply with the existing code.
3.
EXEMPTION. A building permit that was not issued within 6 months from the date a plan was approved that was caused by governmental action and without any contributing fault by the applicant shall not be considered as expired. In calculating the length of time for expiration, the delay time caused by governmental action shall be added to the 6-month period.
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/CH200-sub4.pdf#page=7Fetched: 10/26/2026