Historic Preservation in Waukesha, WI (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Waukesha, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Historic-Cultural Monuments
Waukesha's 7-member Landmarks Commission can designate a property a Landmark, Landmark Site, or Historic District if it reflects the city's cultural, political, or social history, under Municipal Code Section 28.04. Once designated, exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before any building permit can issue.
Historic Landmark Designation in Waukesha
Significant RestrictionsWaukesha Municipal Code § 28.04
DESIGNATION. For purposes of this chapter, a landmark, landmark site, or historic district designation may be placed on any site or area which fulfills one or more of the following criteria: Exemplifies or reflects the broad cultural, political, natural, economic, or social history of the City of Waukesha, State or Nation. Is identified with historic personages or with important events in Natio...
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