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Alcohol Beverage Licenses

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Licenses are issued for:

Need a license? Call
Bartender - NEW license application yes (414) 286-2238
Bartender - RENEW license online yes (414) 286-2238
Beer Sales yes (414) 286-2238
Liquor Sales yes (414) 286-2238
Manager yes (414) 286-2238
Tavern Amusement yes (414) 286-2238

 

 

 Animal Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Animal Fancier yes 414) 286-2268
Cat yes 414) 649-8640
Dog yes (414) 649-8640
Grooming yes (414) 286-2268
Horse and Surrey yes (414) 286-2238
Horse Stable yes (414) 286-2268
Kennel yes (414) 286-2268
Pet Shop yes (414) 286-2268
Slaughtering yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

 

Building and Construction Permits

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Project Need a permit? Need a permit?
Air conditioner Yes (414) 286-8210
Asbestos abatement -- single family or duplex No (414) 286-8674
Asbestos abatement -- 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-8674
Asbestos abatement -- commercial building Yes (414) 286-8674
Attic alterations or conversion Yes (414) 286-8210
Banners hung from streetlight poles Yes 414) 286-3329
Basement alterations or conversions Probably (414) 286-8210
Bathroom -- remodel Probably (414) 286-8210
Building cleaning (masonry building) Yes (414) 286-8674
Cell phone antenna Yes (414) 286-8210
Day care center Yes -- need occupancy permit (414) 286-8210
Deck Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- brand new (one or two-family home) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- new or replacement (commercial building) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- replacement (one or two-family home) -- size of opening becomes larger or smaller Yes (414) 286-8210
Driveway Only the approach from the street requires a permit (414) 286-8210
Electrical work -- ALL Yes -- contractor must be licensed (414) 286-2532
Fence -- new Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fence -- replace Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fireplace Yes (414) 286-8210
Furnace Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Garage -- new Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- replace Yes (414) 286-8210
Handicapped ramp Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- additions Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- new construction Yes (414) 286-8210
House -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Hydrant use Yes (414) 286-8210
Insulation No (414) 286-8210
Landscaping Maybe (414) 286-8210
Masonry building cleaning Yes (414) 286-8674
New business Yes -- needs occupancy certificate (414) 286-8210
Occupancy Yes (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- one or two-family home Maybe (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- commercial building or 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-8210
Patio No  
Plumbing -- commercial project Yes (414) 286-3116
Plumbing -- multi-family home Yes (414) 286-3361
Plumbing -- single-family, owner-occupied home Yes (414) 286-3361
Pool Yes (414) 286-8674
Public way -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Retaining walls Maybe (414) 286-8210
Roof -- tear off shingles No (414) 286-8210
Roof -- new (with new rafters, etc.) Yes  
Roof -- replace shingles No  
Rooming House (If 4 or more unrelated people are living in one apartment or residence) Yes (414) 286-8211
Shed Yes (414) 286-8210
Shingles -- new No  
Shingles -- replace No  
Sidewalk on private property No  
Sidewalk in front of home Probably (414) 286-8210
Sidewalk -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Sidewalk café Yes (414) 286-8480
Siding Yes (414) 286-8210
Signs Yes (414) 286-8210
Stairs/steps Probably (414) 286-8210
Street -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Swimming pool Yes (414) 286-8674
TV tower Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 2, 3 or 4 sides Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 3 or 4 open sides No  
Tent smaller than 600 s.f. No  
Water meter Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - branch Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - new Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - tap Yes (414) 286-8210

  

 

Business Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Alarm yes (414) 286-2238
Aluminum Can Recycling yes (414) 286-2238
Amusement Machine Distributor yes (414) 286-2238
Batteries, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Billiard Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Bill Poster yes (414) 286-2238
Body Piercing yes (414) 286-3674
Bowling Alley yes (414) 286-2238
Carnival yes (414) 286-2238
Cigarette and Tobacco yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Studio yes (414) 286-2238
Dangerous Weapons yes (414) 286-2238
Direct Seller yes (414) 286-2238
Exhibition yes (414) 286-2238
Extended Hours Establishment yes (414) 286-2238
Gasoline Filling Station yes (414) 286-3674
Gem Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Gun Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Contractor yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Salesperson yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Loading Zone yes (414) 286-2238
Massage Therapy Establishment yes (414) 286-3280
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Newspaper Vending yes (414) 286-2238
Parking Lot yes (414) 286-2238
Pawnbroker yes (414) 286-2238
Photography yes (414) 286-2238
Pool Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Precious Metals yes (414) 286-2238
Publication Rental (City Hall) yes (414) 286-2238
Resale Shop yes (414) 286-2238
Secondhand Dealer yes (414) 286-2238 
Shows yes (414) 286-2238
Snowplowing yes (414) 286-2238
Tatoo Parlor yes (414) 286-3674
Theater yes (414) 286-2238
Tires, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Transient Merchant yes (414) 286-2238
Videogame Center yes (414) 286-2238
Waste Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Weights and Measures yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

Food Establishment Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Bed and Breakfast yes (414) 286-3674
Food Dealer yes (414) 286-3674
Food Dealer - Pay Renewal  Online yes (414) 286-3674
Food Distributor  yes (414) 286-3674
Food Peddler yes (414) 286-3674
Gas Station Convience Store yes (414) 286-3674
Grocery Store yes (414) 286-3674
Restaurant  yes (414) 286-3674
Temporary Events yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

Parking Permits

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Permits are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Commuter Impacted yes (414) 933-4444
Handicapped yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permit yes (414) 933-4444
Residential Nonconforming yes (414) 933-4444
Shift Workers yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permissions yes (414) 286-8300

 

 

Personal Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Birth yes (414) 286-3516
Death yes (414) 286-3516
Domestic Partner yes (414) 286-2238
Loading Zone, Disabled yes (414) 286-2238
Marriage yes (414) 278-4067
Lobbying yes (414) 286-2238

 

  

Special Event Permits

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Permits are issued for: Need a license? Call
Banner yes (414) 286-3329
Block Party yes (414) 286-3329
Civic Center Plaza yes (414) 286-3329
Festival yes (414) 286-3329
Parade yes (414) 286-3329

 

  

Vehicle Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Ambulance    
Auto Wrecker yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycle yes (414) 286-2238
Carriage Ride yes (414) 286-2238
Excessive Size, Weight, Load    
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver yes (414) 286-2238

 

 

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