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The below applications are available for your convenience, however, please note the Planning Department requires that applicants schedule a pre-application meeting to sit down with City of Franklin staff to discuss the project and all materials that will be needed before the application can be submitted. No applications will be accepted without at least one pre-application meeting. Please contact the Planning Department at 414-425-4024 or E-Mail to schedule a pre-application meeting.
All applications are available only in Adobe Acrobat form (pdf). Some applications are formfillable; others are not, but will all be in the very near future. If you do not have Adobe on your system, you must download this product before you will be able to open up any of the applications.
Administrative Review Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Affidavit - Board of Zoning & Building Appeals - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Affidavit Form - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Animal Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For exceptions to certain requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. Requires a public hearing and review by the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.
Standards in the Review of Area Exceptions - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Process of moving a building/structure from one parcel to another.
Building Move Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Board of Zoning & Building Appeals Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Process of creating no more than 4 parcels of land.
Common Council Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Process for changes to the City of Franklin 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan.
Comprehensive Master Plan Amendment Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Allows for a general staff review and comments from the Common Council. Only preliminary plans are required.
Concept Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Conditional Use Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Standards for Conditional Uses - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
The second step to creating a subdivision of 4 or more parcels of land.
Condominium Plat Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin (Planning Department)
Easement Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Easement Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Final Plat Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin (Planning Department)
The second step to creating a subdivision of 4 or more parcels of land.
Floodplain Land Use Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Floodplain Land Use Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For property owners who would like to run low intensity businesses out of their home.
Home Occupation - UDO Section 15-3.0802(F) Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Home Occupation - UDO Section 15-3.0802(G) Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Home-Based Business Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Standards in the Review of Home-Based Businesses - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Process of combining two parcels of land to be used as though they were one parcel without regard to lot lines for development purposes.
Land Combination Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Land Division Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Land Division Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Master Sign Program Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Minor Land Division (Certified Survey Map) Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
For minor changes to a site or building. Requires staff approval only.
For appeals from the decision of the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector with regard to accessory buildings 150 square feet or less in area, decks and fences.
For appeals from the decision of the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector with regard to accessory buildings 150 square feet or less in area, decks and fences.
Findings and Factors in the Review of Minor Variances - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For appeals from the decision of the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector with regard to accessory buildings 150 square feet or less in area, decks and fences.
For appeals from the decision of the Zoning Administrator and the Building Inspector with regard to accessory buildings 150 square feet or less in area, decks and fences.
Questions to be Answered by the Applicant for Minor Zoning Variance Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Miscellaneous Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Miscellaneous Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For miscellaneous processes.
Miscellaneous Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Natural Resource Protection - Authority to Improve or Enhance Form - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For exceptions to Unified Development Ordinance natural resources protection standards. Requires a public hearing and review by the Environmental Commission, Plan Commission, and Common Council.
Natural Resource Special Exception Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Natural Resource Special Exception Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Natural Resource Special Exception Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Natural Resource Special Exception Question & Answer Form for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Natural Resource Special Exception Permit Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For exceptions to Unified Development Ordinance natural resources protection standards. Requires a public hearing and review by the Environmental Commission, Plan Commission, and Common Council.
Natural Resource Special Exception Question and Answer Form - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Plan Commission Review Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Planned Development Districts create a new zoning district which is approved similar to the rezoning process.
Planned Development District (PDD) Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For correcting errors on plats.
Plat Affidavit of Correction Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Preliminary Plat Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Process of creating more than 4 parcels of land.
A proposed change from one zoning district to another.
For requests to vacate public right-of-way.
Right-Of-Way Vacation Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
For exceptions to certain requirements of the Municipal Code Sign Ordinance. Requires a public hearing and review by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.
Sign Permit Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Sign Permit Application (Fillable Version) - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Sign Permit Application (Printable Version) - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For approval of signage specifically for a subdivision, residential, PDD 7, and PDD 18. All other commercial signage is approved through the Inspection Department.
Sign Review Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
For developments that are permitted in their respective zoning district. Requires review and approval by the Plan Commission only.
Site Plan/Site Plan Amendment Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
For developments that are permitted as a special use in their respective zoning district. Requires a public hearing held by the Plan Commission and Common Council review and approval.
Allows for the temporary use of commercial lands.
Temporary Use Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Text Amendment Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Process for modifying text within the Unified Development Ordinance.
For exceptions to certain requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. Requires a public hearing and review by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.
Variance Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Findings and Factors in the Review of Variances Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
Variance Findings and Factors for Application.
Findings in the Review of Variances Form for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
For exceptions to certain requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. Requires a public hearing and review by the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals.
Questions to be Answered by the Applicant for Zoning Appeal or Variance - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin
For permitted uses/businesses which are moving into an existing building.
Zoning Compliance Application for the City of Franklin, Wisconsin Planning Department
Zoning Compliance Application - Planning Department - City of Franklin, Wisconsin