Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Washington, Wisconsin

Town of Washington’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New one- and two-family dwelling units inside the Town of Washington, including stick-built, modular, and manufactured-home installations; the Town directs all building permits to Eau Claire County Planning & Development.

  • A Town driveway-access permit must be obtained before a building permit can be issued.
  • The statewide Uniform Dwelling Code requirement applies to new one- and two-family dwelling units, including stick-built, modular, and manufactured-home installations.

  “A permit under the UDC is required for new one- and two-family dwelling units. This includes stick-built, modular, and manufactured home installations.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Washington, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, which is subject to Eau Claire County zoning requirements.

  • The Town's official land-use page directs zoning questions to Eau Claire County Planning & Development.

  “The Town is under Eau Claire County Zoning requirements. Contact the Planning & Development office at 715-839-4741.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private waste-disposal systems inside the Town of Washington, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

  • The Eau Claire County Health Department reviews and issues private waste-disposal permits.
  • A sanitary permit is needed before County Building Permits, County Land Use Permits, or Town Building Permits can be issued.
  • Sanitary permits are required before installing, repairing, altering, or reconnecting any septic system.
  • The Washington Heights area is connected to the City of Eau Claire system; the comprehensive plan states that most of the town relies on private sanitary service.

  “Permits for private waste disposal systems are reviewed and issued by the Eau Claire County Health Department. A sanitary permit is needed before County Building Permits, County Land Use Permits or Town Building Permits can be issued.”

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.