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1. What is the zoning of a property?

View the interactive parcel map to learn about the zoning of a property. You can search or zoom to parcel and use interactive layers in the top-left corner tool bar. You can also search zoning code use tables found in each district section and those with a “P” are permitted and those contain a “C” are required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit.

2. What is the process to rezoning a property?

The process may take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to complete. The following takes place during the process:

• Verify the potential zoning options by reviewing the Zoning Code and zoning map.
  • Use tables are found in each district section and those with a “P” are permitted and those contain a “C” are required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. Identify current district and the desired districted to be rezoned. If questions arise, please contact staff for assistance at 920-448-3400.
• To apply, complete Request for City Action application (PDF) and include the required fee made payable to the City of Green Bay and any supporting documentation.
• Planning staff will notice property owners within 100 feet, the Alderperson and the affected neighborhood association of the Plan Commission meeting at which the applicant should attend.
• A Public Hearing will be held and the staff will provide a report and recommendation at which time the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the Common Council.
• The Common Council will review the request as part of the Report to Council and a resolution may be prepared for a first reading of the ordinance.
• A final reading would be conducted at the next available Council meeting.

3. What is the process to obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)?

The process may take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks to complete and includes the following:

• Verify the potential of a CUP by checking the Zoning Code.
• Use tables found in each district section and those with a “C” are required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit.
• To apply, complete the Request for City Action application (PDF) and include a required fee made payable to the City of Green Bay and any supporting documentation such as maps, operating plans support from surrounding neighbors.
• Planning staff will notice property owners within 100’, the Alderperson and the affected neighborhood association of the Plan Commission meeting at which the applicant should attend.
• A Public Hearing will be held and the staff will provide a report and recommendation at which time the Plan Commission will make a recommendation to the Common Council.
• The Common Council will review the request as part of the Report to Council and a resolution may be prepared for adoption at the same time.

4. What is a Planned Unit Development (PUD)?

A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of building development and also a regulatory process. As a building development, it is a designed grouping of both varied and compatible land uses, such as housing, recreation, commercial centers, and industrial parks, all within one contained development or subdivision. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) as a regulatory process is a means of land regulation which promotes large scale, unified land development by means of mid-range, realistic programs in chase of physically curable, social and economic deficiencies in land and city-scapes. Where appropriate, this development control promotes:

• A mixture of both land uses and dwelling types with at least one of the land uses being regional in nature
• The clustering of residential land uses providing public and common open space
• Increased administrative discretion to a local professional planning staff while setting aside present land use regulations and rigid plat approval processes
• The enhancement of the bargaining process between the developer and government municipalities which in turn strengthens the municipality’s site plan review and control over development for potentially increased profits due to land efficiency, multiple land uses, and increased densities

For details about PUD requirements, see the following:  Article XX - Planned Unit Development Standards - Code of Ordinances