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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Clerk/Treasurer Department
Assessor's Department
Inspection Department
Department of Community & Utility Services
Where is the Village Hall located? What is the phone number?
9075 North Regent Road, Bayside, WI 53217-1800 - (414) 351-8811
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What are the hours of the Village Hall?
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday
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When is the Village's Annual Picnic?
The picnic is held each year from 12 pm - 5 pm the second Saturday of September. Held at Ellsworth Park, located at 600 E. Ellsworth Lane, the picnic offers food, beverages, music, and games for the entire family.
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What is the Village of Bayside's population?
The current population is 4,172.
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When does the Board of Trustees meet? Other committees?
The Board of Trustees meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Other committees meet:
- Architectural Review Committee -- meets the first and third Monday, monthly at 7:00 p.m.
- Board of Appeals -- meets on an as needed basis.
- Board of Review meets late summer to early fall. Must initially meet annually during the 30-day period beginning on the second Monday in May.
- Community Development Authority -- meets on an as needed basis.
- Finance and Administration as part of the Committee of the Whole, meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m.
- Health Board meets on an as needed basis.
- Library Board -- meets on an as needed basis.
- North Shore Technology Services meets on an as needed basis.
- North Shore Fire Department Board meets on an as needed basis.
- Plan Commission -- meets the third Wednesday, monthly at 6 p.m.
- Public Safety as part of the Committee of the Whole, meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m.
Public Works as part of the Committee of the Whole, meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Where do I register to vote in the Village of Bayside?
You can register to vote at Village Hall or at the polls. Please bring your driver's license with your Bayside address. The voting location in the Village is at Bayside School located at 601 E. Ellsworth Lane. Use the South Entrance of the building.
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Where can I pay my tax bill?
Tax bills are paid at the Village Hall.
Tax payments can be made in three installments, the first installment is due by January 31st,
the second installment is due by March 31st and the third installment is due by May 31st of each year. If you choose to pay your taxes in full, the deadline is January 31st.
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When are the tax bills mailed?
Tax bills are usually mailed the first or second week in December.
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What are my current taxes for this year?
Please call the Village Hall.
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Where can I get a copy of my tax bill?
You can obtain a copy of your tax bill at the Village Hall.
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When should I license my dog/cat? What do I need to bring? Where do I go?
Licenses are required for pets aged five (5) months and older. Proof of current rabies vaccination with the rabies certificate number and expiration date must be provided to issue the license.
Please come to the Village Hall to register your pet.
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Whom do I call about getting a flu shot?
Please call the North Shore Health Department at (414) 371-2980.
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If I buy a house in Bayside and it's purchased less than the total assessed value, will my taxes decrease?
Not necessarily - the fact that a property sells for less than the assessed value does not automatically reduce an assessment.
The Assessor's office reviews sales annually and compares those sale prices to the assessed value. Typically, if the assessment is within ten percent of the sale price, the assessment will remain the same. For those properties that sell outside that ten percent figure, further research is conducted by the assessor's office to determine whether or not that sale was an open market sale.
An open market sale is defined as a property being on the open market with neither the buyer nor the seller being compelled to act. The parties must also be unrelated.
It is suggested that a purchaser contact the Assessor's office to review the assessment should the sale price be less than the assessed value. The Assessor may be contacted at1-800-770-3927.
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Whom do I call to get an assessment on a property?
The Village Assessor is Accurate Appraisal. A revaluation is done every year to help the Village continue to stay as close to the 100 percent of fair market value as possible.
If you should have any questions or wish to request an Assessment Review of your home, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927.
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How much does a permit cost?
- Additions minimum $75.00
- Building permit minimum $84.00
- Electric permit minimum $42.00
- Foundation work minimum $84.00
- HVAC permit minimum $42.00
- Plumbing permit minimum $42.00
- Remodeling work minimum $84 or $8.00 per 1,000 sq. ft.
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Do I need a permit to replace windows? What are the application requirements?
No, if they are identical in size and style to what is currently on the home.
Yes, if you are changing or adding windows. In addition, if the windows are changing in size or style they need to be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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Do I need a permit to build a deck? What are the application requirements?
Yes, for zoning review and it will need to be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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Do I need a permit to reroof my house?
A permit is required if you are changing the style of the shingles (example: cedar to asphalt or 3-tab to dimensional). In addition, a substantial change in aesthetics needs to be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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What are the fence requirements and is a permit needed?
You will need a permit if the fence is 18 or higher. All fences need to be approved by the Architectural Review Committee.
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What happens if I do not get a permit?
You will pay a double permit fee and if the project violates zoning codes and/or building codes, you will take the risk of having to make corrections to be in code.
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When do building permits expire?
Building permits are good for 18 months. For your convenience, we do automatically send out reminders to call for inspections.
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What work does not need a permit?
- Electric underground dog fence
- New flooring
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How do I get zoning information?
The building inspector's office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. You may come in to the Village Hall or call the inspector at (414) 351-8811.
You may also come to the Village Hall to review the map or purchase one for $2.00.
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What do I do with hazardous waste?
Bayside participates in a Milwaukee County program that allows Bayside residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste at various Hazardous Waste Facilities. For more information please contact the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District at 225-2066 or visit www.mmsd.com.
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My garbage or recycling was not picked up on the scheduled day, whom should I call?
The Department of Community and Utility Services asks that you have your items out by 7:00 a.m. If you had them out by that time, please call Village Hall. Call backs will be charged $35 each time.
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When can I rake leaves to the side of the road?
In the Fall, leaves must be raked into piles at the side of the road. Please, do not mix leaves with other yard waste. Please do not rake leaves into the road.
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How do I get my branches or brush picked up?
Branches up to 6 inches diameter and no longer than 10 feet in length may be placed at the edge of the road for chipping. Branches should be neatly stacked and cut ends parallel to the street.
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What items will not be picked up and what do I do with them?
Currently, Bayside provides curbside collection of leaves, fruit debris, garden debris, twigs and brush. The Village does not pick up grass clippings, thatch, sod, or contractor-generated landscaping debris. If you utilize the services of a lawn service, landscape contractor, tree service, etc., you must make arrangements with them to dispose of their debris.
Certain items, or excessive amounts may require a Special Pickup.
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Whom do I call about a dead animal or deer?
Please call the Police Department non-emergency line at 414-351-8800.
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When is my trash pick up? Recyclable pick up?
The pick up for your home will be weekly on Monday, or Tuesday. All waste should be placed in provided containers at the end of the driveway. Collections begin at 7:00 a.m. Please make sure your garbage is available for pick up by that time.
Bayside has a comprehensive household recycling program that includes pick up by Village crews. Household pick ups are every other Wednesday. Please do the following:
- Place your recyclables in your provided container at the end of the driveway where our crews can access it.
- Materials should be rinsed, clean and ready for collection by 7:00 a.m.
- Collection crews will tag all containers which do not conform to these specifications, and will leave materials behind.
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When is trash pickup after a holiday?
Check your Trash/Recycling calendar. Days change per holiday schedule.
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Is there a Trash & Recycling calendar available?
You can pick up the calendar at the Village Hall or view it here.
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Whom do I call about a yard that is not being kept up?
Please call the Village Hall at (414) 351-8811, or you may also report such occurances on our CRM site.
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How and where do I get a rain barrel?
The Village sells rain barrels at Village Hall for $40.00. You may have it delivered or take it with you at the time of purchase. Color and styles dependent on stock.
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