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

Town of Argonne’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Structures and development inside the Town of Argonne, Forest County, Wisconsin.

  • The Forest County Zoning Office issues the land-use permit.
  • The guide states that all development requires a permit.
  • The county guide specifically lists Argonne among townships where a land-use permit must be secured.

  “You must secure a land use permit if: • Your property is in the Townships of Wabeno, Argonne, Hiles, Nashville, Lincoln and the Town of Crandon.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Argonne, Forest County, Wisconsin, which is zoned completely by Forest County.

  • Forest County, rather than the Town of Argonne, administers the zoning described by the source.

  “The Towns of Hiles, Argonne, Crandon, Nashville, Lincoln and Wabeno are zoned completely by the County.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage systems and new development inside the Town of Argonne, Forest County, Wisconsin.

  • A sanitary permit is required before a Uniform Dwelling Code permit is issued by the State.
  • A sanitary permit is required before installation, repair, or any work on a private sewage system.
  • Forest County's ordinance requires a sanitary permit before issuance of a land-use permit.

  “Issue permits and oversee the installation of private owner waste treatment systems (POWTS)”

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.