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Alcoholic Beverage & Tobacco Laws
Liquor & Beer Licenses
Liquor & Beer licenses are required by State Statutes, Chapter 125. The licenses are issued yearly from July 1 to June 30 unless revoked sooner.
Liquor & Beer License Fee Schedule - Call for availability
| License | Fee |
| Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage License (Store) | $100 |
| Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License (Tavern) | $100 |
| “Class A” Retailers (Store) Liquor License | $500 |
| “Class B” Retailers (Tavern) Liquor License | $500 |
| Class C Wine | $100 |
| Wholesale License | $25 |
| Publication Fee | $30 |
Cigarette Licenses
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| Cigarette License | $100 |
Amusement Device Licenses
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| Amusement device | $10 per year for each coin operated machine |
Hotel Licenses and Tax Return Form
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| Hotel license | $25 |
Bartender Licenses
Bartender Licenses are issued annually and expire June 30 of each year unless revoked sooner.
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| New | $30 |
| Renewal | $25 |
| Provisional | $10 |
Escort or Escort Service License
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| New | $250 |
| Renewal | $250 |
| Late renewal penalty | $100 |
Adult-Oriented Establishment License
- Contact the Clerk / Treasurer's Office at 262-691-0770 for application information
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| License for Adult-Oriented Establishment | $500 per year |
| Background Investigation Fee for Adult-Oriented Establishment | $75 per year |
| Name Change Fee for Adult-Oriented Establishment | $500 per year |
| License for Employees of Adult-Oriented Establishment | $50 per year |
| Background Investigation Fee for Employee License | $60 per year |
Peddler, Canvasser, Solicitor, or Transient Merchant Licenses
Fee Schedule
| Documentation | Fee |
| Application / Investigation | $10 |
| Per day license | $20 |
| Per week license | $100 |
| Per month license | $250 |
| Per year license | $1,000 |
Closing-Out Sale License
Fee Schedule
| License | Fee |
| Less than 15 days | $25 |
| 15 - 29 days | $50 |
| 30 - 60 days | $75 |
| Extension | $25 |
Special Event Permit
Fee Schedule
| Event / License | Fee |
| Class I event | $300 per day |
| Class II event | $150 per day |
| Electrical inspection | $60 per inspection |
| EMS service (ambulance on site) | $250 per hour |
| Fireworks permit | No charge, state and local permit required |
| Barricades | Up to 6 barricades $35; over 6 barricades $70 |
| Garbage cans (55 gallon) | $5 per garbage can |
| Park rental permit | To be determined by the Joint Park and Recreation Board |
| Pre-event safety inspection | $75 per hour |
| Security Deposit | $200 per day, additional if using a park facility |
| Peddler’s Permit | $10 application fee - additional $20 per day charge or $100 per week |
| Temporary Bartender License | $10 |
| Temporary Class B (Picnic) Beer and Wine License | $10 |
| Tent Inspection | $31.65 if under 2500 square feet, per tent, per inspection |
Short-Term Rental License
- Application form
- Short Term Rental Guidance
- Ordinance 21.11
- Administrative Code Chapter 72
- DOR Homeowners and Individuals Selling Short-Term Lodging
Burning Permit
Fee
- No fee
Fire Works
In an effort to promote safety, reduce physical injuries and property damage, fireworks are illegal in the City of Pewaukee by city ordinance unless you meet certain criteria.
Kennel License
Dog Licenses
Expire each year on the 31st of December. All dogs five months old or older that live within the City of Pewaukee are required to be licensed before April 1 each year. Proof of rabies vaccination and alteration are required and must be presented.
Fee Schedule
| Type | Fee |
| Neutered or spayed | $12 |
| Not neutered or spayed | $17 |
| Late fee for all requests received on or after April 1 | $5 |
Building Permits
For building permits please visit the building services page.
Planning Commission and Development Applications
For Planning and Development Applications visit the City Planner page.