Applications & Fees

All applications available on this website must be completed and brought to the appropriate City Department for processing. Applications are provided for your convenience but mailing your application will not confirm your request. Application and payment must be submitted directly to appropriate City Department. Applications are for printing to your printer only.

All applications shown on this page are in Adobe Acrobat format and can be printed directly from this web site.

City of Sturgeon Bay Fee Schedule - This spreadsheet is a list of fees for various applications and other services throughout the City.

Alcohol Public Consumption Permit - This is the form that is required in order for your private event (such as a family reunion) to consume alcohol in a park.

Beverage Operator License Application (Bartender's license) - This application must be completed upon successful completion of course offered by NWTC or State Approved on-line course. Upon completion and approval, license will be sent to application via mail.

Hunting Permit Application - This form must be completed and approved prior to any hunting in the City. Completion of application does not guarantee approval of request.

Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application - This form is used to apply for permission to place tables or chairs, etc on sidewalk in front of business.

Room Tax Reporting Form - This form is used by establishments to report their quarterly room tax to the City of Sturgeon Bay.

Reserve a Park Shelter Application - This form is used to reserve a City Park shelter for your private event.

Public Records Request - This form is used to request public documents.

Employment Application - This employment application is the official employment application for City of Sturgeon Bay employment openings.

Direct Seller Application - This application must be completed and processed for direct seller, peddler applicants, or transient merchant applicants.

Block Party Application - This form should be completed to request approval for a block party.

Commercial and Residential Building Permit Application - Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application, which is used for construction projects, including building, electrical, plumbing, and heating work. Building permit applications are reviewed by the Building Inspector.

Conditional Use Permit Application- Conditional Use Permit Applications are needed when a proposed use is listed as a conditional use under the zoning code. These applications are heard and decided by the City Plan Commission.

PUD Application- Planned Unit Development Application is a special type of zoning classification used for certain developments that are designed as a whole and which typically need greater flexibility than regular zoning requirements.  PUD's require approval from the Common Council after review and recommendation from the Plan Commission.

Variance Application - Variance applications are used when a property owner is requesting a variance (deviation) from a requirement or provision of the zoning code. Variance requests are heard and decided by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Zoning Map Amendment Application- This application is to be used when a property owner wishes to change the zoning classification of their property (rezoning). Zoning map amendments are decided by the Common Council after review and recommendation from the Plan Commission.

Sign Permit Application- A sign permit application is used when applying for signs requiring a permit under Chapter 27 (Sign Code). Sign permit applications are reviewed by the Community Development Director.

Waterfront Design Review Board - Certificate of Appropriateness - Required from the Waterfront Design Review Board for any new development or for any exterior alteration or addition on property located within the Waterfront Redevelopment District.

Historic Preservation Commission - Certificate of Appropriateness - Required from the Historic Preservation Commission for any new development or for any exterior alteration or addition on property located within the Historic Preservation District.