Delafield, WI - Official Website

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Assessments, Property Taxes & Zoning

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1. How do I look up property owner information?: Search online by address or tax key.

2. How do I look up assessments and property taxes?: Waukesha County’s Data Warehouse can assist you in this area.

3. How do I obtain zoning information?: Please call the city’s planner Roger Dupler at 262-505-3258.

To file a zoning complaint, please contact Administrator Tom Hafner at 262-303-4626.

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Building Inspection

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1. What is my property zoned?: Confirm your parcel's zoning classification by checking the zoning map by clicking on the link. Zoning Map

2. What are my building setbacks?: After checking the zoning map, confirm the setbacks for specific zoning classifications in Municipal Code Chapter 17.39. Searchable Code

3. Do I need a permit to re-shingle my home?: No, because it is only maintenance to the home. Note only maximum of 2 layers of shingles is permitted under code.

4. Do I need a permit to put up a fence?: Not if it is 4 feet or less in height and more than 50% open.

5. Can I put in a concrete driveway?: Yes, but it must be 5 feet away from the road and you can have either gravel or asphalt between the road and the concrete.

6. If I add an addition or a new detached garage, do I need a plat of survey?: Yes, you can try to locate one at the Clerk's Office or at the Waukesha County Register of Deeds.

7. Do I need a permit for a swimming pool?: Yes, all swimming pools including above ground require permits.

8. Do I need a fence around my pool?: Yes, above-ground pools require 4-foot walls as well.

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Business & Services

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1. What are the phone numbers for local businesses and services?: Find out in our Resource Directory. (All phone numbers are area code 262 unless otherwise indicated.)

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Licenses & Permits

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1. When do I have to obtain a dog license?: Licenses are due January 1 of each year. The license fee for dogs that are not neutered or spayed is $15 and $12 for dogs that are neutered or spayed. A $10 (per dog) late fee is assessed after April 1. Proof of rabies vaccination must be presented with license application. Download the Dog License Application.

2. Who can have a Bleeker Street boat launch parking pass, and how do I get one?: Anyone residing in the City of Delafield or the Village of Nashotah can receive a pass at City Hall. There is a $20 annual fee per permit. The make of the vehicle and license plate number are required.

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Main

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?: Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?: Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.

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New Construction

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1. What are fees for new construction?: The fee schedule explains how fees are determined. The building inspector will determine the building permit fees.

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Parks & Recreation

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1. When is the Farmers Market open?: The Delafield Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays between May 1 and October 30. It is located in the city parking lot on Main Street, rain or shine. The market features a wide array of vegetables and fruits throughout the market season, along with specialty food and bakery items, artisan wares, and delicious on-site food for sale. A diverse group of musicians and sponsors offers customers an ever-changing shopping experience. For information, please visit the website or contact Lisa Thorstenson at 262-443-6451.

2. How do I purchase Veterans Memorial Walkway Bricks?: Bricks from individuals, families, military units, or non-profit agencies will be placed within individual memorial sites. Business and corporate sponsorships are encouraged and will be placed at the main entry and priced accordingly. The Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk Board retains the right of final approval and placement of all engravings. Contact George Finch at 262-646-3245 for ordering information.

3. How do I rent a park shelter, baseball diamond or Fish Hatchery building?: Find out in our Facilities section.

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Planning and Community Development

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1. My items were in on time, why am I not on the next meeting?

A few reasons your application may have been pushed to the next meeting are as follows:

1.) Your application had missing items.

2.) Your did not submit the appropriate number of copies for the Board, Committee, or Commission to view your application.

3.) Your application was complete, but items on it needed to be changed.

4.) You application was complete, but the City Planner was not able to review the item prior to the meeting. The City Planner is a 3rd party contractor who is not located within the City Hall.

2. Why does the application call for so many copies and a digital file?: The City is not able to cover the cost of the copies for the applications. The copies are for the members of the Board, Committee, or Commission to better review your project. Additional copies included in the count go to the City Planner, Administrator, Engineer, and other members as needed. One of the paper copies goes into the paper file. The digital copy is kept in a digital file and is posted on the city website.

3. The City Hall accepted my application, but now I'm told it is incomplete - why?: The City Hall does not do a review of your file for completeness or accuracy. Before you submit your project, we encourage you to contact the City Planner - a 3rd party contractor not located on site. We will accept your items at the City Hall, but will wait until our City Planner can review them before they are posted to the meeting. To avoid being pushed to the next meeting, we recommend speaking with the planner ahead of time, submitting your application well before the deadline, and including multiple points of contact on your application in case we have questions.

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Police Department

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1. Where do I go to pay my ticket?: Pay your ticket at the Delafield Police Department located at 115 Main Street.

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Refuse & Recycling

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1. Who is our garbage pickup company?: Advanced Disposal Services is the garbage pickup company. You can reach them at 262-367-6040

2. How do I dispose of old appliances?: Advanced Disposal Services, our garbage collection agency, will take them if you call ahead for a special pick-up. In some cases, a fee may be incurred. Their telephone number is 262-367-6040.

3. What do I do with grass clippings and leaves?: You are encouraged to compost these materials if possible. Check out the Advanced Disposal yard waste pick-up information and Waukesha County Recycling Yard Waste website.

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Sanitary Sewer & Water Billing Information

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1. What are the commercial fees?: Check out the quarterly sewer / water fee schedule.

2. What is the current residential sanitary sewer rate?

Most of the City of Delafield residents have private wells and city sanitary sewer. Bills are sent quarterly at the end of each quarter. The current sanitary sewer rate is as follows:

Local conveyance (per month): $15.64
Del-Hart Treatment (per month): $15.50
Total per month: $31.14
Quarterly DUE rate: $31.14 x 3 = $93.42 per DUE

3. What is the Domestic User Equivalent (DUE)?

A Domestic User Equivalent (DUE) is:

75,000 gallons per year
18,750 gallons per quarter
205 gallons per day

4. Are there late fees?: A 1% penalty is applied to bills not paid by due date. Any unpaid balance for sewer charges after November 1st will be added to the real estate tax bill together with late penalties and an additional 10% administrative fee.