Milwaukee Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Milwaukee held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 41% compared to June (218 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

TID 134 / Austin Commons development agreement at 2318 South Austin Street

Approved.

Substitute resolution approving a project plan and development agreement and creating tax incremental district 134, Austin Commons, at 2318 South Austin Street in the Bayview neighborhood, 14th Aldermanic District. 100-unit, four-story, 100% affordable (30%-80% AMI) mixed-income development on ~1 acre replacing three vacant houses; 104 underground parking stalls; total project cost ~$33 million; TIF up to $2.135 million, developer-financed for 21 years at 5.91%. Developers Northern Star Companies and Commonwealth Development Corp. Chair Baumann voted no citing improper land use. Passed.

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Rezoning at 410 West Concordia Avenue to DPD (item 70)

Approved.

Substitute ordinance changing zoning from two-family residential and local business for properties at 410 West Concordia Avenue, 3301 and 3307 North Fisk/Phillips Avenue to Detailed Plan Development (DPD), and first amendment to the DPD known as Bader Lamp Melanthropies, adding subject sites to the DPD that currently includes 3300 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Passed as part of Zoning committee report, 15-0.

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Zoning correction at 1993 South Muskego Avenue to LB2 (item 71)

Approved.

Substitute ordinance correcting the mixed zoning of the parcel at 1993 South Muskego Avenue, west side of South Muskego Avenue north of West Rogers Street, and assigning local business LB2 zoning to the property. Passed as part of Zoning committee report, 15-0.

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Lease term sheet with AFS Milwaukee LLC at 5825 West Hope Avenue (item 82)

Approved.

Substitute resolution approving a term sheet authorizing the City of Milwaukee to enter into a lease with AFS Milwaukee LLC for a portion of the property at 5825 West Hope Avenue in the 2nd Aldermanic District. Passed as part of Zoning committee report, 15-0.

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Corrective rezoning at 1993 South Muskego Avenue to LB2

Approved.

Substitute ordinance correcting the mixed zoning of the parcel at 1993 South Muskego Avenue (formerly two parcels: 2224 West Rogers Street zoned RT4 and 1993 South Muskego Avenue zoned LB2, joined in 2018 sale), assigning LB2 to the entire property. Site includes La Jamanca Bar adding a commercial kitchen. City Plan Commission held a public hearing July 20 and unanimously recommended approval.

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Bader Philanthropies DPD amendment at 3300 North Martin Luther King Drive

Approved.

Substitute ordinance changing zoning from RT4 and LB2 for 410 West Concordia Avenue and 3301 and 3307 North Vel R Phillips Avenue to detailed plan development (DPD), amending the existing Bader Philanthropies DPD (3300 North Martin Luther King Drive). Bader (headquarters/global HQ) to construct an accessory parking lot (10 additional surface spaces) with permeable pavers, 50-foot setback, ornamental fence, and open space along West Concordia. Homes already demolished; addition already constructed. City Plan Commission held public hearing July 20 and unanimously recommended approval.

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TID 135 workforce housing at 1101-1113 West Historic Mitchell Street

Approved.

Substitute resolution approving a project plan and development agreement and creating TID No. 135 for 1101-1113 West Historic Mitchell Street. Zuena Cotton (BBB Investment and Development) to convert the second floor of the old Grand Apartment store into 25 workforce housing units (12 studios with dens, 13 one-bedrooms, 10 with dens), rents up to 60% AMI. First floor daycare (Sesame Street Child Center) and Empowered Family Network prenatal clinic. $9.4M investment; city providing up to $480,000 developer-financed TIF for up to 15 years at 5.75% interest. 40% RPP, 25% SBE. Construction to start fall 2026, complete late 2027.

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Corrective rezoning at 1993 South Muskego Avenue to LB2

Approved.

Substitute ordinance correcting the mixed/null zoning of a parcel at 1993 South Muskego Avenue (formerly two parcels: 2224 West Rogers Street zoned RT4 and 1993 South Muskego Avenue zoned LB2 that were joined upon a 2018 sale), assigning local business LB2 zoning. Property includes a bar adding a commercial kitchen. Motion to close the public hearing and approve; motion carried on voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Milwaukee meetings →

Zoning Changes

• DPD at 410 West Concordia Avenue, 3301 and 3307 North Fisk/Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee
• LB2 at 1993 South Muskego Avenue, Milwaukee
• RT4 → LB2 at 1993 South Muskego Avenue, west side, north of West Rogers Street, 8th Aldermanic District
• RT4 → DPD at 410 West Concordia Avenue; 3301 and 3307 North Vel R Phillips Avenue, 6th Aldermanic District (Bader Philanthropies)
• RT4 → LB2 at 1993 South Muskego Avenue
• RT4 at 410 West Concordia Avenue and 3301 and 3307 North Vel Phillips Avenue (Bader Philanthropies)
• GPD → DPD at 234 South Water Street, Milwaukee
• IL → IO at 1215 West Layton Avenue (western 50 feet), Milwaukee

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 74 instances
• residential: 63 instances
• commercial: 50 instances
• industrial: 14 instances
• land use: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 61% from June.
• Residential came up 103% more often than June.
• Commercial saw 127% more mentions month-over-month.
• Industrial increased 56% compared to June.
• Land use mentions were up 100% from June.

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