*Fees for all permits may be doubled if work begins before permit is obtained.

*No building permits will be issued until all required documents are received.

1.  Two (2) complete sets of building plans, including a site plan.

2.  State approved plans may be required for commercial projects, depending on the size of the project.

3.  Verify current zoning district of proposed building. Information on allowed uses and minimum requirements of all districts may be obtained at the Community Development Department.

4.  Site/grade elevation sheet.

5.  Heat loss calculations.

6.  Soil erosion control information.

7.  Sanitary permit from Outagamie County if sewer service is not available.

8.  Estimate of building cost and list of subcontractors with estimated cost of each.

Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits

Wisconsin Statutes requires municipalities to enforce the Uniform Dwelling Code by advising, if a contractor is hired to perform work under the building permit and is not bonded or insured as required, the following consequences might occur:

a.  The owner may be held liable for any bodily injury to or death of others or for any damage to the property of others that arises out of the work performed under the building permit or that is caused by any negligence by the contractor that occurs in connection with the work performed under the building permit.

b.  The owner may not be able to collect from the contractor any damages for loss sustained by the owner because of a violation by the contractor of one and two family dwelling code or an ordinance enacted, because of any bodily injury to or death of others or damage to the property of others that arises out of the work performed under the building permit or because of any bodily injury to or death of others or damage to the property of others that is caused by any negligence by the contractor that occurs in connection with the work performed under the building permit. 

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