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Committee finds substitute ordinances acceptable to expand zoning-notification radius and include all addresses

MilwaukeeDec 18, 20252 min read

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The Zoning Code Technical Committee met December 18, 2025. Members reviewed two substitute ordinances (Files 251071 and 241665) that increase public-notice requirements for zoning map amendment hearings from 200 to at least 250 feet and require notice to all mailing addresses (including streets and alleys) within that area. DCD Planning staff supported the change and noted 2026 funding will enable implementation and consolidation of mailing lists. Committee members moved that both ordinances meet criteria of legality, enforceability, administrative efficiency, and consistency with the zoning code; there were no objections. Discussion included interest in expanded outreach (including e-notification) and a forthcoming non‑substantive substitute to clarify by-law updates.

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File 251071: Committee moved that the substitute ordinance on City Plan Commission public-hearing notification requirements (increase to at least 250 feet and include all mailing addresses) meets criteria of legality, enforceability, administrative efficiency, and consistency with the zoning code; no objections were recorded.
File 241665: Committee moved that the substitute ordinance on Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee notification requirements (same changes) meets the same criteria; no objections were recorded.
DCD Planning stated support for the increased noticing and indicated 2026 funding will provide capacity to implement the additional noticing and consolidate mailing lists between bodies.
Committee noted plan to remove redundant City Plan Commission by-law language after codification and that a non‑substantive substitute to clarify by-law updates may be filed; members expressed interest in expanded outreach methods including e-notification.

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