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Zoning F A Q

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Director:
Greg Keil
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Associate Planner:
Amy Kester

(920) 967-3652
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Clerk Steno II
Kristi Heim

(920) 967-3650

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Second Floor, City Hall
140 Main Street
Menasha, Wisconsin
54952

Phone: 920-967-3650
Fax: 920-967-5272



Zoning FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Below you will see some of the frequently asked questions of

the Community Development Department.

They include answers from regulations for installing a fence, to

locating property lines, to submitting a proposal for Plan

Commission Review.

 

 

What are the regulations for installing a fence?

Click here to download and print a brochure

Fence permit application (for corner lots or through lots only)

What are the regulations for building a garage, shed, or other accessory building?

Click here to download and print a brochure:

Garages

Sheds & Accessory Buildings

Where do I get a sign permit and what are the costs involved?

In most cases, sign permits can be obtained directly from the Department of Community Development.

If your project is located in any of Menasha's historic districts, please contact us at 967-3650 or e-mail for submission information.

Sign permit fees are listed below. Please see our sign ordinance for specific information.

 

                    Sidewalk Sign:                         $50/sign

                    Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign:  $75/sign

                    Projecting Sign:                       $75/sign

                    Wall Sign:                               $75/sign

                    Monument/Business Center/

                      Pole Sign:                             $150/sign

                    Electronic Message Center:      $250/sign

                    Annual Sign Inspection Fees

                    Billboard/Off-premise Sign:        $100/sign/year

                    Electronic Message Center:      $100/sign/year

Can I see a plot map/air photo of my property?

This information can be found (for Winnebago County residents) on the Winnebago County website, or (for Calumet County residents) on the Calumet County website.

The Winnebago County website allows you to search by address, see parcel information, and even look at historic air photos and find out which aldermanic district you are in!

The Calumet County website features some of the same information contained in the Winnebago County website, but also contains a handy interactive measuring tool.

Can the city locate property lines for me?

Menasha does not have available certified staff to locate property lines. The best and most accurate way to do this is to contact a land surveyor.

I have been thinking about opening a home-based business. Is this allowed?
Yes, home-based businesses are allowed with a few common-sense regulations found in Title 13, Article G. See our business resources section for additional start-up help!
How do I submit a proposal for Plan Commission Review?
See our Submission Guidelines page.