Changes in Occupancy or Use.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-46
in effect200-46. Changes in Occupancy or Use.
1. No change in any occupancy or use as described in ch. SPS 362, Wis. Adm. Code, as amended, of an existing building, structure, premises or part thereof shall be permitted that is not consistent with a lawful occupancy or use permitted under a prior certificate of occupancy, or which is not based upon the requirements applicable to types of construction and zoning as regulated by this code.
2. No change from one group of occupancies to another group of occupancies as provided in ch. SPS 362, Wis. Adm. Code, as amended, shall be permitted unless after inspection it is found that the building, structure, premises or part thereof conforms to the regulations of this code relating to the proposed new occupancy and use and required types of construction.
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-SUB8.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/26/2026