| DESCRIPTION | WHO MAY APPLY | FIRST CONTACT | INFORMATION |
A |
Additions
Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial | General Contractor/Owner | City Development | Page 27-28
see: various permits |
Additions
Single Family & Two Family | General Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36-41
see: various permits |
Airport
Site Plan Approval Permit | Owner/Developer | City Development | Page 27 |
Alley
Petition to Vacate | Abutting property owners | City Development | Page 28
see: vacate public right-of-way |
| Alterations
Multi-Family, Commercial & Industrial | General Contractor/Owner | City Development | Page 27-28
see: various permits |
Alterations
Single Family & Two Family | General Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36-41
see: various permits |
Amusement
& Recreation Enterprise | Businesses Offering Amusement/Recreation Activities | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14 |
Amusement
& Recreation Supervisor | Businesses Offering
Amusement/Recreation
Activities | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14 |
| Annexation Petition | Owners/Electors | City Development | Page 27 |
Animals
(Dog & Cats) | Pet Owners | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 - CATS Page 19 -DOGS |
Animals
(Vicious) | Persons Keeping A Vicious Animal, As Declared By Health Department | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 25 |
| Antenna | Contractor/Owner
*construction of low voltage antenna | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36 |
| Arcades | Businesses Providing Arcade Entertainment | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14
see: amusement/recreattion |
Awning/
& Canopy Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36 |
B |
Banners
-Erecting | Persons or Businesses Placing Banners In A Public Right-Of-Way | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14 |
| Bar | Businesses Selling Beer, Liquor or Wine | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 15-17
see: various classes of beer/liquor licences |
| Bartender | Persons Selling Beer & Liquor In A Licensed Establishment | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14 |
| Bed & Breakfast Establishment | Anyone - Requires Conditional Use Permit | City Development & Health Department | Page 27and Page 33 |
Beer
Special Class "B" License | Churches Or Other Organizations Selling Beer At An Event | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 16 |
| Beer | Businesses Selling Beer | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 15-17 |
| Block Party | City Residents | Public Works Department | Page 44 |
| Bonfires | Special Interest Groups | Fire | Page 31 |
Building
New Construction (Multi-Family, Commercial & Industrial) | Contractor/Owner | City Development | Page 27-28
see: various permits |
Building
New Construction (Single-Family, Two-Family) | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36-41
see: various permits |
Bulk-
Waste Drop-Off | City Residents or Residential Property Owners | Public Works Department | Page 45 |
C |
| Cabaret | Businesses Selling Beer, Liquor or Wine Who Also Provide Entertainment | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
| Camp-Recreational & Educational | Person or Business
Operating A Recreational & Educational Camp | Health | Page 34 |
| Campground License | Person or Business Operating A Campground | Health | Page 33 |
Canopy
& Awning Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36 |
| Carnival | Carnival Operators Who Provide More Than Two Rides, Games of Skill/Chance Or Incidental Live Entertainment | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
| Cat License | Cat Owners | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
Christmas Tree
Sales | Businesses Or Individuals Selling Christmas Trees | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
Cement -
Temporary Cement Batch Plant | Persons or Businesses Operating Temporary Cement Batch Plant | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 24 |
| Certificate of Appropriateness | Owner/Contractor
* For restoration and/or alteration of historic bldgs. | City Development | Page 27 |
Circus
& Menagerie | Circus Event Organizers | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
Cigarette-
Sales | Businesses Selling Cigarettes or Tobacco Products | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 18 |
| Conditional Use Permit (CUP) | Owner/developer | City Development | Page 27 |
Curb
and Gutter Construction or Repair | Licensed Concrete Contractor | Public Works Department | Page 45
see: construction curb & gutter |
D |
Decorations-
Erecting | Persons or Businesses Erecting Decorations In A Public Right-Of-Way | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14
see: banners decorations |
| Dog License | Dog Owners | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 19 |
| Driveway Approach To Construct, Repair or Widen | Homeowners or Contractors | Public Works Department | Page 45
see: construction; driveway approach |
E |
Electric
(Commercial) | Licensed Electrical Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 36
see: commercial electric |
Electric
(Residential) | Licensed Contractor or
Owner /Dweller Who Passes Test | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 40 and Page 19
see: residential electric |
| Electrical Contractor | Persons Installing Electrical Wiring | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 19 and Page 40 |
| Erosion Control | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 37 |
F |
| Fence Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 37 |
| Fireworks/Explosives | Anyone who offers for sale or holds or displays permissable fireworks for sale. | Kenosha Fire Department/ Fire Prevention Bureau | Page 31 |
| Flammable Liquid Tanks Installation | Any certified UST/AST Installers | Kenosha Fire Department/ Fire Prevention Bureau | Page 31 |
Food and Beverage Establishment
also see: Beer/Liquor | Person or Business
Operating A Food & Beverage Establishment | Health | Page 33 |
Footing/
Foundation Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 37 |
G |
Garbage Collection -
(Private) | Businesses Collecting or Transporting Solid Waste | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21
see: private solid waste collector |
| Garage Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 37 |
Gazebo -
Erecting | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 41
see: tent/gazebo |
H |
| Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Installation | Licensed Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 19 and Page 37 |
Historic Building-
Certificate of Appropriateness | Owner/Contractor | City Development | Page 27
see: certificate of appropriatness
|
| Horse Drawn Vehicle | Businesses or Individuals Operating Horse Drawn Vehicle(s) | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 19 |
Hotel
(within City limits) | Businesses Operating Hotel | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 19 |
Hotel
(outside City limits) | Businesses Operating Hotel | Health | Page 33 |
| Hot Tub Installation | Licensed Electrical Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39
see: pool |
| Humane Society | Person Or Business Operating A Humane Society | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20
see: kennel |
| Hydrant Meter | Contractors/Businesses | Kenosha Water Utility | Page 47 |
| Hydrant Use | Homeowner
Use is limited to filling private swimming pools. | Kenosha Water Utility | Page 47 |
J |
Jewelry Dealer
(Secondhand Articles) | Person In Business To Purchase Or Sell Secondhand Jewelry | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 22
see: secondhand article |
K |
| Kennel Operation | Businesses Operating Not-For-Profit or For-Profit Kennel | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20 |
| L |
| Land Division | Owner/Developer | City Development | Page 28 |
Liquor,
Wine or Beer Sales | Persons or Businesses Selling Beer, Wine or other Liquor | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 15-17
see: various classes of beer/liquor licenses |
| Lodging House | Businesses or Individuals Operating a Lodging House | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20 |
M |
| Massage Therapist | Persons Practicing Massage Therapy | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20 |
| Mobile Home Park | Persons Operating A Mobile Home Park (outside City limits) | Health | Page 20 and Page 33 |
Mobile Home Park
Operator | Persons Operating A Mobile Home Park (within City limits) | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20 and Page 33 |
| Motel - outside city limits | Person Or Business Operating A Motel | Health | Page 33 |
| Motel - inside city limits | Person Or Business Operating A Motel | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 19 |
| Moving Building | Appropriately Bonded and Insured Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 38 |
O |
Obstruction
caused by placing banners or decorations in a public right-of-way | Persons or Businesses Placing Banners Or Decorations In A Public Right-Of-Way | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 14 |
Occupancy
permission to occupy a bldg. or residence | Owner/Occupant/Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
Outdoor Extension
(Permanent or Temporary) | Businesses Licensed To Sell Beer & Liquor Who Wish To Serve in An Outdoor Area Adjacent To The Establishment | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 17 |
P |
Park Use
for Picnics & Weddings | General Public
* also see "Special Events." | Park Department | Page 46 |
| Parking Lot Construction Resurface, Alter or Repair | Owners or Contractors | Public Works Department | Page 45
see: construction parking lot |
| Pawnbroker | Owner | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21 |
Peddler
(Annual) | Anyone | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21 |
| Pet Shop | Person Or Business Operating A Pet Shop | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 20
see: kennel |
Pig,
Vietnamese Pot-Bellied | Persons Keeping A Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pig | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 25
see: vietnamese pot-bellied |
Plumbing
Commercial | Licensed Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
Plumbing
Residential | Licensed Contractor or Owner/Dweller | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
Pool Operator
Public Pool | Person or Business Operating A Public Swimming Pool | Health | Page 34
see: public swimming pool |
Pool
Swimming Pool Installation | Licensed Electrical Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
Porch
& Deck Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
R |
Raze -
Any Structure | Licensed Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39 |
Recyclables Collectors
(Private) | Businesses or Individuals Collecting or Transporting Recyclables | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21
see: private solid waste |
| Restaurant License | Persons or Businesses Operating A Restaurant | Health | Page 34 |
Restaurant
(Liquor) | Businesses Selling Beer, Wine or Other Liquor | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 15-17 |
| Retail Food Establishment | Person Or Business Operating A Retail Food Establishment | Health | Page 33
see: food and bevereage establishment |
Retaining Wall
Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 40 |
| Rezoning Application | Current property owner | City Development | Page 28 |
S |
| Scrap Salvage Collector | Persons Buying, Selling, Delivering or Collecting Scrap Salvage. Some limitations enforced | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21 |
| Scrap Salvage Dealer | Persons Operating Scrap Salvage Yard | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 22 |
| Secondhand Article Dealer | Persons In Business To Purchase or Sell Secondhand Articles | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 22 |
| Shed Construction | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 40 |
| Sidewalk Contractor | Anyone | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 23 |
| Sidewalk Construction or Repair | Homeowner or Contractor | Public Works Department | Page 45 |
| Sign Contractor | Anyone | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 23 |
Sign -
Erecting | Licensed Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 40 |
| Site Plan Permit | Owner/developer | City Development | Page 28 |
| Snow Dumping | Contractors or Anyone Hauling Snow | Park Department | Page 46 |
| Spa Installation | Licensed Contractor | Neighborhood Services & Inspections | Page 39
see: pool |
| Special Events | General Public
* Special events in parks, other than picnics or weddings | Park Department | Page 46 |
Street
Opening | Contractor | Public Works Department | Page 46 |
Street
Vacation -
Alley or public street right-of-way petition to vacate. | Abutting property owners | City Development | Page 28
see: vacate public right-of-way |
T |
| Tank Closure | Any state-certified UST/AST remover, cleaners | Kenosha Fire Department/ Fire Prevention Bureau | Page 31 |
| Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishment and Practitioner License | Anyone | Health | Page 34 |
| Tavern | For Businesses Selling Beer, Liquor Or Wine | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 15-17
see: various beer and liquor |
| Taxi Cab | Taxicab Companies | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 23 |
| Taxi Driver | Persons with valid Wisconsin Driver's License | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 24 |
Tent -
Erecting | Contractor/Owner | Neighborhood Service & Inspections | Page 41 |
| Theatre | Business Used For Live Entertainment and/or Motion Pictures | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 24 |
Thrift Shop
see Secondhand Article Dealer | Business Selling Secondhand Goods | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 22
see: secondhand article dealer |
| Tourist Rooming House | Person Or Business Operating A Tourist Rooming House | Health | Page 33 |
| Towing Service | Business That Tows At Request of Kenosha Police Department | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 24 |
V |
| Vicious Animal | Persons Keeping A Vicious Animal As Declared By Health Department | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 25 |
| Vietnamese Potbellied Pig | Persons Keeping A Vietnamese Potbellied Pig | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 25 |
W |
Waste Collection
(Private) | Businesses Collecting or Transporting Solid Waste | City Clerk-Treasurer | Page 21
see: private solid waste. . . |
