Business Licensing & Operations in Winnebago County, WI (2026)

Winnebago County Code Ch. 23 § 23.8-312(e)-(g)

(e) Proximity to another establishment of the same kind. An adult-oriented establishment shall not be located within 600 feet of another adult-oriented establishment. (f) Proximity to specified zoning districts. An adult-oriented establishment shall not be located within 600 feet of a parcel of land in a residential zoning district or a planned development district that allows residential uses....

Winnebago County Code Ch. 11 § 11.11(1)(a), (2)(a)

The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the owner and operator of any retail food establishment, hotel, motel, tourist rooming house, restaurant, bed and breakfast establishment, campground and camping resort, recreational and educational camp, tattoo and body piercing establishment, manufactured home ...

Winnebago County Code Ch. 9 § 9.15(1)-(2)

This Section of the Code is adopted under the authority granted by § 134.71(14), Wis Stats... Section 134.71, Wis Stats, to the extent such statutory section requires any act to be performed or prohibits any act, is hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this section of the Code as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by § 134.71, Wis Stats, is requi...

Winnebago County Code Ch. 23, Art. 8 § 23.8-465(i) (Home occupation, major — prohibited uses; identical language at § 23.8-466(i))

(i) Prohibited uses. The following uses do not qualify as a major home occupation: veterinary services, medical offices, animal boarding or grooming, barber or hair care with 3 or more chairs, restaurant, vehicle repair, motor vehicle body work, or other similar activities. (j) Special exception for an operator with a disability. Consistent with the procedures and requirements of art...