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Contractors & construction: building codes, permit fees, licensing, impact fees, inspection rules, development standards — tracked continuously in Milwaukee, WI. CouncilRadar reads every published agenda so you hear about proposals before the council votes.

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COMMON COUNCIL · Oct 13, 2026
Contractors and the bank will be permitted to construct a new drive‑through ATM at Southgate Marketplace, creating a new building project under the detailed planned development.
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CITY PLAN COMMISSION · Sep 28, 2026
The ordinance authorizes building a bank with a drive‑through ATM, creating new construction work and permitting requirements for contractors.
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COMMON COUNCIL · Sep 22, 2026
Contractors must obtain permission before closing public rights of way for non‑emergency construction, with new penalties for unauthorized closures.
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COMMON COUNCIL · Sep 22, 2026
The resolution authorizes a highway construction project, generating new design, acquisition, and building contracts for local construction firms.
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COMMON COUNCIL · Sep 22, 2026
Construction firms will be required to obtain authorization before closing public rights of way for non‑emergency work, changing how they can conduct site access.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · Sep 10, 2026
The ordinance would require construction firms to obtain authorization before closing public rights of way for non‑emergency work and impose penalties for unauthorized closures, directly affecting contractors.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · Sep 10, 2026
Construction contractors working on public works projects will have to comply with new dust‑control provisions in their contracts, adding compliance requirements.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · Sep 10, 2026
The ordinance requires construction contractors to obtain authorization before closing public rights of way for non-emergency work, directly affecting how they operate.
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COMMON COUNCIL · Jul 31, 2026
The city will sign a state agreement to design and build a street, creating construction work and regulatory requirements for contractors.
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ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE · Jul 28, 2026
The resolution creates a Tax Incremental District for a development project, paving the way for new construction that will affect contractors.
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