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Patio- Zoning Code Requirements
City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division
Zoning Code Guide:
This guide was developed to help direct you through the zoning process. Following the steps below will help to
eliminate possible delays in obtaining your zoning permit approval.
1. Provide a Site Plan
The plans shall be drawn at 1 inch = 20 feet or larger scale and shall include the following (see the sample site plan).
Blank site plans may be purchased at the Planning Services counter for a fee. Please include on your site plan:
• All existing structures on site.
• Property lot lines.
• Location of proposed structure(s).
• Dimensions of proposed structure(s).
• Distance (setbacks) proposed structure(s) are from
property lines and other structures.
• Location, dimension and purpose (i.e. water, sewer,
etc.) of all known easements.
2. Other Information
With the site plan other information that may be
required :
• Materials used
• Height of structure(s)
• Elevations (if applicable)
3. Apply for the Permit
Please plan ahead to apply for your permit. We suggest that you apply for the permit 2 weeks prior to wanting to start
construction. The Planning Services Division is located at 215 Church Ave, Oshkosh Room 204, Level 2 and open
Monday– Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
If you have questions please feel free to contact the
Planning Services Division at (920) 236-5059.
Web Site: www.oshkoshwi.gov
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Easement
Sample Site Plan
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Definition: A patio is an open, level-surfaced area which is typically impervious, has an elevation
of no more than 12 inches, and without walls or a roof, intended for outdoor seating and
recreation.
Patios shall be constructed only on a building’s rear or interior side facades. Exceptions occur for
lots with public alley frontage and double-fronted-through-lots. Patios are also permitted on a
secondary street frontage of a corner lot if the patio faces a lake, park, or other amenable
feature of the neighborhood.
Acceptable materials include:
• Brick
• Brick or stone pavers
• Concrete
Landscape treatments and berms may be used to elevate a patio to meet side and rear
entrance grades.
Patios that are less than 12 inches above grade and are located closer than 5 feet to the
principal structure (house) shall meet the following setback requirements-Article IV, Section 30-
114 (E) and (F):
Rear Yard: 20 feet
Side Yard: 3 feet
NOTE: Structures greater than 12 inches above grade are considered decks. See deck
requirements.
Patios located 5 feet or more from the principal structure are considered recreational accessory
structures and are subject to the Bulk Regulations in the City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance-Article
IV, Section 30-114 (F)(2). Patios that are less than 12 inches above grade and are 5 feet or more
from the principal structure (house) shall meet the following setback requirements (the patio
must be located behind the front plane of the principal structure):
Rear Yard: 5 feet
Side Yard: 5 feet
Zoning Code Requirements:
Patio- Zoning Code Requirements
City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division