Codes & Ordinances

Municipal Code

View the Green Bay Municipal Code. The following chapters apply to permits and development:

Chapter 12- City Planning
Chapter 13- Zoning Code - To request a zoning change, please submit a Request for City Action Form (PDF) to Planning Staff. If you’re seeking a Variance to the Zoning Code, please review the Appealing for a Variance document (PDF) and find the application (PDF).
Chapter 14- Subdivision and Platting Code
Chapter 15- Building Code
Chapter 16- Plumbing Code
Chapter 17- Electrical Code
Chapter 19- Heating & Air Conditioning
Chapter 22- Weight, Measures, Marketing
Chapter 23- Housing Code
Chapter 28- Public Nuisances

Subdivision and Platting
- Chapter 236
Residential – Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Uniform Dwelling Code - SPS 305, SPS 320, SPS 321 and SPS 322
- Act 211 Online Building Permit
Commercial – 2015 International Building Code and Wisconsin State Amendments
- 2015 IBC, 2015 IEBC, 2015 IFC, 2015 IMC, 2015 IECC
- Wisconsin State Amendments - SPS 305, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, Appendix A and B
Plumbing - Residential and Commercial
- SPS 325 (PDF)
- SPS 382 (PDF)
Electrical - Residential and Commercial
- SPS 316 (PDF)
- National Electric Code - NEC2011
HVAC - Residential and Commercial
- SPS 323 (PDF)