Milwaukee Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Milwaukee held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 34% compared to April (86 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

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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Rezoning at 11919 West Bradley Rd (R-S-2 to R-M-3)

Approved.

Substitute ordinance changing zoning from single-family residential R-S-2 to multifamily residential R-M-3 for ~15-acre site at 11919 West Bradley Rd, 9th Aldermanic District. Applicant Scott Crawford Inc. proposes 101 units of senior housing (80% market rate, 20% workforce). Church remains. Future phases: school addition and 16-80 unit memory care facility. City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval.

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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 signage at 1132 East North Avenue

Approved.

Substitute resolution for a minor modification to the detailed plan development known as River West Apartments at 1132 East North Avenue (3rd Aldermanic District) to allow additional type A building wall signage at the corner of Commerce and North to support tenant Food Right, Inc. in the River West Food Accelerator space, and clarify allowance of window signs. Site rezoned to DPD in 2023 for a four-story mixed-use building with first-floor commercial and 91 residential units. Alderman Brower expressed support; staff recommended approval.

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Rezoning at 11919 West Bradley Road

Approved.

Substitute ordinance (item 65) changing zoning from single-family residential to multifamily residential for property at 11919 West Bradley Road to allow multifamily residential development on a portion of the site on the south side of West Bradley Road, east of North 124th Street, 9th Aldermanic District. Adopted as part of committee report, 15 ayes.

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Rezoning at 2156 and 2166 South 4th Street

Approved.

Substitute ordinance (item 66) changing zoning from industrial heavy to industrial mix for properties at 2156 South 4th Street and 2166 South 4th Street, east side of South 4th Street, south of West Beecher Avenue, 12th Aldermanic District. Adopted as part of committee report, 15 ayes.

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Minor modification to Saint Rita Square DPD signage

Approved.

Substitute resolution for minor modification to the detailed plan development known as Saint Rita Square at 728 East Pleasant St, 3rd Aldermanic District, to allow additional building signage (projecting sign on West Van Buren St facade). Senior living facility rezoned to DPD in 2018. City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval.

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Rezoning at 2156 & 2166 South 4th St (IH to IM)

Approved.

Substitute ordinance changing zoning from Industrial Heavy (IH) to Industrial Mixed (IM) for 2156 and 2166 South 4th St, 12th Aldermanic District. Dremel Company owns 2156; 2166 is a city-owned vacant lot. Change allows wider mix of uses (schools, daycares, studios, office) in the multi-story building. City Plan Commission recommended approval.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 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)
• Zoning change at 11919 West Bradley Road, Milwaukee (9th Aldermanic District)
• Zoning change at 2156 and 2166 South 4th Street, Milwaukee (12th Aldermanic District)
• IH → IM at 2156 & 2166 South 4th St, Milwaukee (The Dremel Company)
• R-S-2 → R-M-3, 15 acres at 11919 West Bradley Rd, Milwaukee (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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