Village of East Troy

Certificate of Occupancy

Description: A certificate of occupancy is required to ensure completed development complies with the approved site plan and the requirements of the zoning code. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any of the following:

Occupancy and use of a building or structure hereafter erected or structurally altered.
New occupancy and use of an existing building when the new use is of a different land use classification.
Occupancy and use of vacant land.
New use of vacant land when the new use is of a different land use classification.
Any change in the tenant or use of a noncomforming use. No change of tenant or use shall take place until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector.

Initiation: The owner of the property may submit an application for certificate of occupancy.

Decision-maker(s): Zoning Administrator

Application Fee

$75

Submittal Deadline

This application can be submitted anytime.

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If no, the application form is posted on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a determination of completeness?

When we receive a development application, staff will review the materials to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete.

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

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Can a decision made by the Zoning Administrator be appealed?

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make various decisions which are administrative in nature. All such decisions can be appealed to the Board of Appeals. Details about the procedures and other details are posted HERE. An appeal must be made soon after the decision.

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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What is a professional chargeback fee?

For some types of development reviews, the Village charges the applicant for the time spent by the Village engineer, attorney, planner, or other professional in reviewing their application. In that way, Village taxpayers aren't paying for the cost of development activities. Invoices are mailed to the applicant as the Village incurs such costs.

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Primary Staff Contact

Orrin Sumwalt, Zoning Administrator

(414) 336-7915

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Village Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Village regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

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