Peter Laritson

This position provides supervision and support for the Special Enforcement Division. This relatively new division has been charged with developing partnerships with the Milwaukee Police Department, Fire, Health, DCD, DPW, DOA, City Attorney, Department of Aging, Community Advocates, Child Protective Services and others. These partnerships allow strategic efforts to prevent, remove or correct nuisance properties throughout the City. This position will selectively assemble multiple agencies to focus on the worst problem properties and resolve the nuisance.

Additionally, this supervisor will oversee all of the complexities incorporated with issuing occupancy permits throughout the City thus ensuring the appropriate application of the Zoning Code. Review applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals, write DNS conditions of approval for BOZA applications, represent DNS at Board of Zoning Appeals hearings. Other duties include approval of State of Wisconsin salvage, scrapping and motor vehicle licenses and research complex zoning issues to provide relevant historical facts to the inspection staff. Provide direction for the timely monthly reinspection of all properties enrolled in the monthly reinspection program. Direct the inspection staff on tools and approaches to attain compliance on past-due orders.

• Under the direction of the Chair and Members of the City of Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA), the BOZA Administrative Manager is responsible for supervising staff; overseeing administrative processes, records maintenance, and website management; chairing the Zoning Administration Group; representing BOZA before the public; and drawing upon zoning code knowledge and expertise to support Board activities
• The BOZA Administrative Manager works closely with the Office of the City Attorney, the Office of the Mayor, the Common Council, the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS), the Department of City Development (DCD), and other City departments to carry out BOZA-related functions
• The BOZA Administrative Manager works closely with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure compliance with state statutes and ordinances, and to ensure the independence of the Board and its decision-making authority.

• This position provides supervision and support for the Special Enforcement Division
• This relatively new division has been charged with developing partnerships with various agencies to prevent, remove, or correct nuisance properties throughout the City
• This supervisor oversees the complexities of issuing occupancy permits and ensures the appropriate application of the Zoning Code
• Other duties include reviewing applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals, writing DNS conditions of approval for BOZA applications, and representing DNS at Board of Zoning Appeals hearings.

• The District Code Enforcement Supervisor directs, coordinates, develops, and supervises an inspection staff in the City of Milwaukee to ensure neighborhoods are maintained to prevent deterioration, while keeping and improving the health, safety, and overall quality of life for the residents and business owners and preserving property values.

• Responsible for handling the inspection activities related to Department court cases under strict deadlines and at times in hostile environments
• Act as Substitute Court Administrator in municipal court when needed
• Serve Department summons and citations, assist with related administrative duties
• Work closely with other sections in the Department.

Responsible for handling the inspection activities related to Department court cases under strict deadlines and at times in hostile environments. Served Department summons and citations.

Worked closely with other sections in the Department.

• Enforced the Zoning and Sign Code for the City of Madison
• Performed Zoning site plan review, reviewed and approved business licenses, sign permit applications, and occupancy permits
• Established zoning enforcement methods and procedures currently in use
• Worked closely with elected officials and Mayors' office resolving community zoning issues.

• Performed residential interior and exterior maintenance surveys
• Annual multifamily fire inspections
• Responded to citizen complaints and aldermanic service requests
• Consistently completed all work assigned and assisted in vacant or backlogged districts to help meet deadlines.

• Enforced the Zoning and Sign Code for the City of Madison
• Performed Zoning site plan review, reviewed and approved business licenses, sign permit applications, and occupancy permits
• Established zoning enforcement methods and procedures currently in use
• Worked closely with elected officials and Mayors' office resolving community zoning issues.

• Performed residential interior and exterior maintenance surveys
• Annual multifamily fire inspections
• Responded to citizen complaints and aldermanic service requests
• Consistently completed all work assigned and assisted in vacant or backlogged districts to help meet deadlines.

• Direct sold water treatment equipment primarily for new single-family dwelling construction
• Also performed water analysis and assisted with equipment fabrication and installation.