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Development Department outlines housing, ADU incentives, small-business programs and zoning updates
Summary
Wauwatosa’s Development Department presented its annual report April 21, highlighting the Tulsa Tomorrow comprehensive plan adoption, an ADU utility-connection incentive, housing rehabilitation loans, small-business financial assistance, upcoming zoning code updates and a master‑planning partnership for the research park.
The City of Wauwatosa Development Department delivered its annual report to the Common Council on April 21, summarizing recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives across property maintenance, comprehensive planning, housing rehabilitation, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), small-business assistance and a research‑park master plan.
Why it matters: The department’s programs and code updates will shape housing availability, neighborhood conditions and business development in coming years. Staff outlined specific incentive programs and program volumes that council members pressed to see measured goals and clearer implementation steps.
Key points presented by department staff: - Comprehensive plan: Tammy Zutte, Planning and Zoning Manager, said Wauwatosa adopted the Tulsa Tomorrow comprehensive plan in February and emphasized that the plan is a non‑regulatory policy guide implemented through budgets, the CIP and zoning code amendments. Zutte said zoning must be consistent with…
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