A Conditional Use Permit or CUP is a permit that allows the City of Racine to minimize the impact of certain businesses on neighboring properties.
The need for a Conditional Use Permit varies by the proposed business use, zoning of the business location and or location within one of the City’s Redevelopment areas.
In order to determine if your project or business will require a Conditional Use Permit, your first stop will be the City of Racine’s Building Department. They will ask questions related to the type of business you are establishing and the location in which you plan to operate.
Telephone (262) 636-9464
If the Building Department determines your project of business will require a Conditional Use Permit, your next step is the Department of City Development.
City Development Staff will provide you with an application and a list of required documents to be submitted in order for your request to be considered.
Contact the Department of City Development for a list of current fees.
It is strongly suggested that you schedule a pre-application meeting with City Development Staff prior to submitting your application.
Telephone (262) 636-9151
Condition Use Permit applications have a 3-step review process.
City Development Staff will review your application for completeness and begin preparing for a public hearing.
A public hearing will be held to hear support or concern from the public.
The City Planning Commission will consider the request, make recommendations and submit the recommendations to the Common Council.
The Common Council considers the recommendations at a council meeting, typically the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
The Common Council will approve or deny the Planning Commissions recommendations.
If approved, a letter is sent to you outlining the action and any requirements or restrictions that were included.
A Conditional Use Permit does NOT replace an Occupancy Certificate. You will still need to work with the Building Department to schedule all required property inspections.
Depending on when a complete application is received, the review process can take up to 60 days. Please plan accordingly.
The property/business owner must comply with all conditions of the approval. If violations are observed, fines will be imposed.
Compliance must occur within 12 months of the date of approval, unless otherwise specified. If violations are not corrected in a timely mannor, the City can proceed to revoke the permit.
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