Harlan E. Clinkenbeard
City Administrator & Planner
General Contact Information:
W240N3065 Pewaukee Road, 53072
(262) 691-0770
Comprehensive Plan: No, the City of Pewaukee has not yet completed this update for the year 2035 comprehensive plan, but it will be done before 2010. Being done by Waukesha County Park & L.U. Department. However, Pewaukee adopted a land use plan in 1982, which was updated in 1997.
Basic process of approval or denial of a development plan:
• 1st Meeting & Review of City Planner
• 2nd Meeting & Review of conceptual Plan Commission
• 3rd Meeting & Review of plans commission Common Council – if rezoning or platting involved.
TIF Districts: The City of Pewaukee does not offer any TIF districts.
Redevelopment Aid: The City of Pewaukee does not have or offer any programs for help in redevelopment.
Projects: The city has about four square miles of industrial/commercial private development of which over 90% is completed. The most recent large development would be the R. Steinhafel’s Furniture.
Fee Schedule:
1) Rezoning $300+ publication
2) Conditional Use $300+publication
3) Zoning Appeal $300+publication
Time Schedule for Plan Approval: On average the typical amount of time from submittal to final approval for a new development in the City of Pewaukee can range from about 60 days to six months.
Building or Growth Moratoria: There are currently no building or growth moratoria in place.
Environmental Issues: The City of Pewaukee specifically mentions its policy which does not allow the filling of flood lands or wetlands and requires 40% green space on each lot/parcel.
Single Development Department: Yes, the City offers a single development department which aids the developer throughout the process.
