Milwaukee Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Milwaukee held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 14 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 85% compared to May (113 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Deviation for self-storage and data processing/computational research facility at 5825 West Hope Avenue

Deferred.

Resolution approving request for deviation from the Midtown Center Development Incentive Zone (DIS) overlay performance standards to allow an indoor self-service storage facility and a data processing computer services and computational research facility as permitted uses within the former Walmart building at 5825 West Hope Avenue. Developer Trent Overhugh/AFS Milwaukee LLC owns the property and would operate both uses. Self-storage proposed for majority of south 108,000 sq ft; computational facility up to 19,000 sq ft with ~7 MW IT load and 10 MW max utility capacity. Uses contingent on a 200-unit affordable housing development (by Gorman and Company on the former parking lot) and 51,000 sq ft of community-serving uses (proposed library, early voting site) on the front. Extensive public opposition raised environmental, equity, and transparency concerns and calls for a moratorium. After a failed motion to approve with conditions and a failed motion to hold for studies, the Commission voted unanimously to HOLD the item.

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Rezoning at 1215 West Layton Avenue

Approved.

Change in zoning from Industrial Light (IL-1) to Industrial Office (IO-1) for the western 50 feet of 1215 West Layton Avenue to combine with adjacent gas station site at 1233 West Layton Avenue (Mayans Clark gas station) for a one-pump expansion and canopy extension. Both sites owned by applicant R&F Oil LLC. Restaurant (Top Shawarma) on subject site retains approximately 47 parking spaces. Approved unanimously.

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Denny's extended-hour license suspension reduced to 10 days

Approved.

License of Mukesh S. Darod, agent for Denny's at 3801 South 27th Street, originally facing a 30-day suspension; Alderman Spiker moved to reduce to a 10-day suspension following meetings with MPD, the BID, and the DA's office. Establishment cited a ~$600,000 remodel and increased security. Adopted with the licenses committee report 14-1.

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Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee report

Approved.

Adopted ZND committee report including a minor modification to the Kane Commons Phase 1 detailed planned development for exterior alterations at 1162-64 East Kane Place; sale of city-owned tax-deed property at 3276-78 North Holton Street; and sale back to former owners at 2409-11 North Buffum/Hopkins Street.

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Minor modification to Kane Commons Phase 1 DPD at 1162-64 East Kane Place

Approved.

Resolution relating to a minor modification to the detailed plan development known as Kane Commons Phase 1 to allow exterior alterations to the existing duplex at 1162-64 East Kane Place, 3rd Aldermanic District. Alterations include new vertical board-and-batten LP SmartSide composite siding, window resizing/relocation, glass block on the east side for fire code, code-compliant 36-inch doors, and a new first-floor porch and second-story deck on the north side. City Plan Commission recommended approval June 8; Alderman Brower expressed support. Alderman Stamper moved to recommend passage; approved by voice with no objections.

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HOME 2026 Reprogramming Funds Allocation for Affordable Housing

Approved.

Substitute resolution allocating approximately $2.7 million in HOME reprogramming funds for affordable housing: KG Development Group ($300,000 of $500,000 requested for 31-unit supportive housing at 2436 N 50th Street), Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ($500,000 for 40 homes), Milwaukee Community Crossroads, North Star Companies Austin Commons ($500,000 for 100 units), Rural Enterprises ($400,000), Layton Boulevard West Neighbors homebuyer program.

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HOME-ARP Funds Allocation for Affordable Housing and Shelter

Approved.

Substitute resolution allocating HOME-ARP funds for non-congregate shelter and supportive housing: Milwaukee County Hillview project ($1.4M of $2M requested, 11 non-congregate shelter units off Mitchell Street with 24-hour supportive services), Wisconsin Community Services Capuchin Apartments (8 non-congregate shelter units, developed by AK Development at Atkinson and Tamarack sites), Milwaukee Development Corporation ($1.1M for 124-unit senior supportive housing at 2711 West Wells Street).

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Minor modification to Kane Commons Phase 1 DPD at 1162 East Kane Place

Approved.

Resolution relating to a minor modification to the detailed plan development known as Kane Commons Phase 1 to allow exterior alterations to the existing residential duplex at 1162-1 through 64 East Kane Place, north side of East Kane Place, east of Humboldt Avenue, 3rd Aldermanic District. Alterations include new vertical board and batten siding, window changes, enlarged code-compliant doors, and a new north-side porch and deck. Approved by roll call.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Milwaukee meetings →

Zoning Changes

• IL-1 → IO-1, western 50 feet acres at 1215 West Layton Avenue, Milwaukee (R&F Oil LLC)
• GPD → DPD, less than one acre at 234 South Water Street, Milwaukee
• LB-2 at 1993 South Muskego Avenue, Milwaukee

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 46 instances
• residential: 31 instances
• commercial: 22 instances
• density: 12 instances
• industrial: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 109% from May.
• Density is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in May.

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