Applications & Permit Information

Apply for a Permit

To apply for a permit, please visit the Department of Community Development, located on the second floor of City Hall at 3805 S. Casper Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151. For other permits and applications, see the Building Inspection and Engineering Departments. Please contact City Staff to check if a permit is required for a specific project or type of work.


Meeting Dates and Deadlines

Items Requiring PermitsInformation & ChecklistApplication
Developer Deposit

Block Parties


ApplicationN/A

Certified Survey Map (CSM)

The creation of 4 or fewer parcels. Requires Plan Commission and Common Council approval.

CSM InformationLand Division ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Certified Survey Map (CSM), Concept


CSM InformationConcept Land Division ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Requires a Public Hearing and Plan Commission and Common Council Approval.


Comprehensive Plan Amendment ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Conditional Use

Requires a Public Hearing and Plan Commission approval.

Conditional Use InformationConditional Use ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Conditional Use - New Mobile Service Support Tower / Class 1 Collocation

Requires a Public Hearing and Plan Commission approval.
Conditional Use - New Mobile Service Support Tower / Class 1 Collocation ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Developer's Agreement
Application		Construction Management Form

Home Occupation

Home based business.

Home Occupation InformationHome Occupation ApplicationN/A

Required when a business moves into an existing tenant space and the general use does not change.

Re-occupancy InformationRe-occupancy  ApplicationN/A

Rezoning

A proposed change from one zoning district to another. Requires a Public Hearing and Plan Commission and Common Council approval.		Rezoning InformationRezoning  ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Rezoning PUD

PUD follows the same process as a rezoning. A PUD modifies the underlying zoning district. Requires a Public Hearing and Plan Commission and Common Council approval.
Rezoning - PUD ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Sewer & Water Service Area Amendments


Sewer & Water Service Area Amendment  ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Sign

If the request does not meet the conditions in the sign code, Plan Commission approval is required.

Sign InformationSign ApplicationN/A

Special Events and Temporary Uses

Temporary uses, structures and special events outside of an existing plan of operation or an approved calendar of events, including sporting events, car shows, parades, races, beer gardens, live music and outdoor markets.

  • Class I (5,001+ attendees) – due a minimum of 120 days prior to event
  • Class II (501–5,000 attendees) – due a minimum of 90 days prior to event
  • Class III (151–500 attendees) – due a minimum of 45 days prior to event
  • Class IV (150 or fewer attendees) – due a minimum of 15 days prior to event

Special Events and Temporary Uses Information

Submittal Requirements

Park Use Guide

Temporary Use  ApplicationVaries

Subdivision

The creation of 5 or more parcels. The process includes a preliminary plat, developer's agreement and a final plat. Requires approval from various boards and commissions.

Subdivision InformationSubdivision 
Application		Development Review Form

Subdivision, Concept

Subdivision InformationSubdivision ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Use Approval, Administrative

Alterations and additions to commercial, industrial or multi-family buildings less than 20,000 sq. ft. Modifications to the use or site.

Administrative Use Approval Information

Administrative Use Approval  ApplicationDevelopment Review Form


Use Approval, Development

New commercial, industrial or multi-family buildings. Alterations and additions to commercial, industrial or multi-family buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or greater. Plan Commission approval required.
Landscape Letter of Credit		Development Use Approval InformationDevelopment Use Approval ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Use Approval, Concept



Concept Use Approval ApplicationDevelopment Review Form

Wetland Registration

All areas zoned C-2 (Shoreland Wetland Holding District) and areas identified as wetland on the DNR/SEWRPC Wetland Inventory Maps are subject to the wetland registration process.
Wetland Field Verification Request		Wetland Registration InformationWetland Registration ApplicationN/A

Developer Deposit Policy