Mission Statement
The City of Kaukauna Planning and Community Development oversees economic development, long range planning, zoning administration, and building inspections. Community Development seeks to promote orderly growth and economic opportunity that will make Kaukauna a place that everyone wants to live, work and play.
Services
- Municipal Zoning Code
- City Zoning Map App
- Zoning Change Application: Complete this application if you are seeking to rezone a property.
- Variance Application: Complete this application if you are seeking a variance from the Municipal Zoning Code.
- Redevelopment Authority Loan Handbook: Loan handbook relating to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Kaukauna (RACK) small business loan program.
- Financial Assistance for Businesses: Learn more about financial assistance available to current and prospective businesses here.
New builds and additions for all commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties require a site plan. All site plans are reviewed by staff and presented to the Plan Commission for final approval.
The City of Kaukauna Municipal Code requires property owners to obtain permits prior to making repairs, alterations or improvements to their property and for all new construction. Types of permits include building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Building inspections are required during construction. Inspections will vary based on the scope of the construction project. Inspections may be scheduled by contacting the Inspections Department. See the frequently asked questions for details.
Plan review for residential properties may be submitted to the Inspections Department. Plan review for commercial properties, which includes new buildings and additions totaling not more than 100,000 cubic feet.
- Building Permits
- Certified Survey Map Review Application
- Plat Review Application
- Site Plan Application (please see Site Plan Information & Related Applications above)
- Special Exception Permit
- Variance Application (please see Zoning Information & Related Applications above)
- Zoning Change Application (please see Zoning Information & Related Applications above)
Can’t find the permit you’re looking for? Check out our Permits page for additional permits and applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Commission meetings are typically held on an as-needed basis the Thursday after the first and third Tuesday (Common Council Meeting) of the month. Meetings are canceled if there is no business to come before the Commission.
If you have an item you would like included on the agenda, please contact the Planning and Community Development Department two weeks prior to the meeting with any information you would like included in the Commissioner packets. For more information, please contact the Planning Department.
Click on the Business tab above or contact the Planning and Community Development Department for specific information.
Head to the Business FAQs or contact the Planning and Community Development Department for specific information.
Please complete the Annexation Petition located under Permits in the Services section above and submit to the Planning and Community Development Department.
Please consult the City-wide Zoning Map for questions related to parcel zoning. If you are not able to determine parcel zoning using the map, please contact our offices for further assistance.
