Milwaukee Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Milwaukee held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (91% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 33% compared to April (85 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Post Real Estate Group Conduit Bond Approval

Denied.

Denied approval for Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for Bedford Arbor Ridge LLC and Bedford Saint James LLC (Post Real Estate Group) to acquire Arbor Ridge Apartments (38 units at 7960-7972 North 107th Street) and Saint James Place (236 units at 10300 West Fountain Avenue). Developer proposed converting 374 market-rate units to 100% affordable housing with $2.25 million in improvements. Alderman Taylor opposed losing existing luxury apartments; committee cited failure of out-of-state developer to attend hearing in person.

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Sale of 1.6 acres at 6600 N Titonia Ave to Maxson Industries

Approved.

Approved sale of 1.6 acres of city-owned tax deed property at 6600 N Titonia Ave to Maxson Industries for industrial expansion. The company, founded in 1972, currently employs 30 people and plans to expand to 45-50 employees, adding 12,000-15,000 square feet to their existing 30,000 square foot facility. Vote was unanimous.

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Senior Housing Development at 11919 West Bradley Road

Approved.

Approved rezoning from single family residential (RS-2) to multifamily residential (RM-3) for approximately 15 acres at 11919 West Bradley Road to allow Scott Crawford Incorporated to develop 101 units of senior housing in townhouse-style flat buildings. Project will be 80% market rate and 20% workforce housing. Future phases may include 16-80 unit memory care center and school addition to existing Kingdom Faith Fellowship Church.

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Minor modification for signage at 1132 E North Ave (River West Apartments)

Approved.

Approved substitute resolution for minor modification to River West Apartments detailed plan development to allow additional Type A building wall sign above Commerce St commercial tenant entrance for Food Right Inc (River West Food Accelerator). Also clarifies window signs allowed per general zoning code provisions and allows additional Type A wall signs compliant with LB3 zoning district standards.

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Minor Modification to River West Apartments DPD for Signage at 1132 E North Ave

Approved.

Substitute resolution approving minor modification to the River West Apartments detailed plan development to allow additional Type A building wall signage on the Commerce Street side of the mixed-use building at 1132 E North Ave for tenant Food Right Inc., clarify that window signs are allowed per general zoning code provisions, and provide flexibility for additional Type A signs comparable to LB3 zoning.

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Rezoning at 11919 W Bradley Rd

Approved.

Zoning change from single-family residential to multifamily residential for property at 11919 W Bradley Rd to allow multifamily residential development on the south side of West Bradley Rd, east of North 124th Street in the 9th Aldermanic District.

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Rezoning at 2156-2166 South 4th Street

Approved.

Approved change in zoning from Industrial Heavy (IH) to Industrial Mixed (IM) for properties at 2156 and 2166 South 4th Street in the Harbor District. The Dremel Company owns 2156 South 4th, which contains a multi-story building (former Saint Anthony's school) currently half-occupied by a daycare. The city-owned vacant lot at 2166 South 4th was included for continuity and anticipated Riverwalk extension use.

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ABM Industries Parking Lot Lease at 634 North 5th Street

Approved.

Authorized RACM to enter into lease with ABM Industries Group LLC for surface parking lot at 634 North 5th Street behind Beller Phillips Plaza. Five-year term with 90-day termination notice by either party, preserving site for potential convention hotel development.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Milwaukee meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Detailed Plan Development (River West Apartments) → Detailed Plan Development (amended) at 1132 E North Ave, 3rd Aldermanic District (River West Apartments / Food Right Inc)
• Single-family residential → Multifamily residential at 11919 W Bradley Rd, south side of West Bradley Rd, east of North 124th Street, 9th Aldermanic District (Not specified)
• Industrial heavy → Industrial mix at 2156 South 4th Street and 2166 South 4th Street, east side of South 4th Street, south of West Beecher Ave, 12th Aldermanic District (Not specified)
• IH (Industrial Heavy) → IM (Industrial Mixed) at 2156 South 4th Street and 2166 South 4th Street (Dremel Company)
• RS-2 (Single Family Residential) → RM-3 (Multifamily Residential), 15 acres at 11919 West Bradley Road (Scott Crawford Incorporated)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 27 instances
• zoning: 22 instances
• commercial: 17 instances
• industrial: 8 instances
• historic preservation: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 55% from April.

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