Port Washington Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Port Washington held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 143% compared to July (47 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Comprehensive plan amendment for residential townhome development at 365 North Wisconsin Street

Approved.

Recommendation to Common Council via Plan Commission Resolution 2026-01 to amend the comprehensive future land use map to designate approximately 1.4 acres at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street from government, institutional, and utilities to mixed-use traditional neighborhood to accommodate a proposed residential townhome development. Applicant City of Port Washington. Approved via voice vote.

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Rezoning from PUL to B4 at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street

Approved.

Recommendation to Common Council to rezone approximately 1.4 acres at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street from PUL (public and utility lands) to B4 Central Business District, to facilitate townhome redevelopment. Applicant City of Port Washington. Approved via voice vote.

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Special exemption for residential driveway at 133 South Ava Street

Approved.

Special exemption to allow a side driveway parking pad to exceed maximum width standards at 133 South Ava Street, with 1.5 feet from the side property line where three feet is required. Applicants Dean Kleist and Pat Kleist. Approved unanimously via voice vote.

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Residential addition in neighborhood preservation overlay at 470 North Power Street

Approved.

Minor review approval of a two-story addition on the south side of an existing single family residence located in the St. Mary's Hills neighborhood preservation overlay district at 470 North Power Street. Applicants Charles and Julie Frang. Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance for approximately seven-foot front offset the prior night. Design Review Board approved as presented. Approved via voice vote.

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Conditional planned development overlay for multifamily at 2326 through 2332 Sunset Road

Approved.

Contingent approval of a conditional planned development overlay for a proposed multifamily development consisting of five 35-unit apartment buildings (175 units total) at 2326 through 2332 Sunset Road. Applicant Blinsky Homes (John Donovan). Property is in the town of Port Washington surrounded by the city on three sides. Approved via voice vote.

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Use determination for intergenerational daycare at 104 West Main Street

Approved.

Use determination classifying a proposed intergenerational daycare facility as a community service establishment (private lodge or club) permitted in the B4 zoning district at 104 West Main Street (former Pool Funeral Home). Applicant Zeal Investment Partners; Lillian Williamson presented. Approved via voice vote.

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Amendment to conditional use grant for outdoor eating at 305 East Washington Street

Approved.

Recommendation to Common Council to amend a conditional use grant to allow additional outdoor eating and drinking seating (approximately 17 by 57-foot area) for Inventors Brew Pub on the east/Lake Street facing side of the building at 305 East Washington Street. Applicant Adam Drager. Approved with one abstention.

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Certified survey map dividing lot at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street

Approved.

Approval of a certified survey map to divide one lot into two lots at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street to facilitate sale and redevelopment of the former downtown police and fire department block into townhomes. Applicant City of Port Washington. Lot one remains with the city (pocket park at Jackson and Milwaukee); lot two to be handed off to Mr. Sudendorf's group. Approved via voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Port Washington meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PUL → B-4, 1.4 acres at 365 North Wisconsin Street and 104 West Washington Street, Port Washington (City of Port Washington)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 24 instances
• residential: 10 instances
• land use: 10 instances
• conditional use: 9 instances
• variance: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 140% from July.
• Residential came up 100% more often than July.
• Land use is new this month with 10 mentions, not present in July.
• Conditional use is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in July.
• Variance is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in July.

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