Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Pleasant Springs, Wisconsin

Town of Pleasant Springs’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction, structures, and mechanical systems in Pleasant Springs town covered by Chapter 70.

  • Minor repair restoring an existing installation to its previous code-compliant condition is exempt when determined by the Building Inspector.
  • An access damage deposit and permit is required before a building permit where Chapter 70 §70-4(B) applies.

  “No owner or contractor may commence construction of any building, structure or mechanical system prior to obtaining a valid permit from the Building Inspector.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Buildings within Pleasant Springs town subject to Chapter 70.

  • The adopted administrative-code list includes SPS 302.31, 305, 316, 320-325, 327, 361-366, 375-379, and 381-387.

  “The following Wisconsin AdministrativeCodes and subsequent revisions are adopted for enforcement by the Town.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Activities described in Pleasant Springs Chapter 70 §70-4(A) and (B).

  • A Completion/Occupancy Permit is required before occupancy or use.
  • Temporary occupancy may be allowed for a specified term for minor noncompliances other than health and safety items.

  “A Completion/Occupancy Permit isrequired for all activities as described in §70-4(A) and (B) prior to occupancy or use.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land-use projects inside Pleasant Springs town for which the Town states a Dane County zoning permit is required.

  • The Town page states that some projects also require a Dane County Zoning Permit.

  “Some projects will also require a Dane County Zoning Permit. To obtain information regarding zoning permits contact Dane County Zoning at (608) 266-4266.”

• Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

  Building permits in Pleasant Springs town.

  • Fees are established periodically by the Town Board.
  • If work begins before permit issuance, the Building Inspector may charge double fees.

  “At the time of building Permit application, the applicant shall pay fees as established periodically by the Town Board. If work commences prior to permit issuance, double fees may be charged by the Building Inspector.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building-permit applications in Pleasant Springs town.

  • Plans are required for work valued over $5,000, work expanding a building, new buildings, or as required by the Building Inspector.
  • Permits are valid for 24 months from issuance after state, county, and local submission requirements are satisfied.

  “The Building Inspector shall issue the requested permit after all state, county and local submission requirements are satisfied.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Pleasant Springs or Dane County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder residential construction in Pleasant Springs town.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts applicable within Pleasant Springs town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Single-family dwellings in Pleasant Springs town.
• Minimum lot size — Residential zoning districts in Pleasant Springs town.
• Setbacks — Residential zoning districts in Pleasant Springs town.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.