Conditional Use
WHEN:
Conditional Uses are uses which are not permissible by right in certain Zoning Districts but which may be permitted by the terms of the Kenosha County General Zoning & Shoreland/Floodplain Zoning Ordinance if certain conditions are met.
WHY:
Certain uses, although not inherently inconsistent with the use classification of a particular district, could create special problems and hazards if allowed to develop and locate as a matter of right in a particular district and therefore is in need of special consideration. A conditional use is designed to be a flexibility device designed to cope with these situations.
HOW:
A pre-conference is required with County Development Staff prior to submitting your request for a conditional use. Staff will review your proposed development and discuss the development process. A conditional use is a request letter that you put together based upon the procedures described in the Kenosha County General Zoning & Shoreland/Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. Pre-conferences are usually attended by Town officials to assure the request is compatible with Town adopted Land Use Plans. We consider zoning a partnership with the Towns.
You must submit a complete conditional use request and the appropriate fee based upon the Kenosha County Department of Planning & Development Fee Schedule.
Procedures:
Conditional Use Request Information & Procedures
TIME:
You can anticipate that the conditional use process will take approximately four (4) to eight (8) weeks upon submittal of a completed petition. Please keep in mind that this process may take longer if your rezoning petition is tabled at the Town level and/or if additional information becomes necessary.