Any improvement project that changes the exterior of a building, whether it's commercial or residential, requires approval by Shorewood's Design Review Board. The board requires two architects and two more professional designers or architects to serve out of 9 total members. The board meets twice a month.
Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month except November and December they are held the 1st and 3rd. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and are in the Village Hall 2nd floor committee room. Applications and materials are due 10 days prior to the meeting. Provide 6 copies if plans are 11 inches by 17 inches or smaller or 2 copies if larger. Plan sets must be to scale.
All new or replaced commercial signage also requires design approval.
Contact the Planning and Development Department at 414.847.2640 or email Planning and Development with any questions.