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

Rules another office applies inside Town of Irving

Town of Irving does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private onsite sewage systems on land inside Irving town that is not served by municipal sewer; the county POWTS ordinance applies in Jackson County's unincorporated areas, which include Irving town

  • Applies only where the property is not served by a municipal sewer.
  • The county page states Chapter 15 governs all such areas; no Irving town sewage ordinance was located.

  “all areas of jackson county not served by municipal sewers are governed by jackson county chapter 15, private sewage system ordinance.”

• Septic permitRequired

  New dwellings intended for human habitation on land inside Irving town served by a private sewage system

  • Steps: soil evaluation by a certified soil tester; system design by a licensed plumber or licensed designer; sanitary permit application submitted by the contracting licensed plumber to the county zoning department.
  • The permit must be issued before the licensed plumber installs the system.

  “a sanitary permit is required for any dwelling intended for human habitation and is the irst permit required prior to construction or placement any dwelling.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Private sewage systems installed inside Irving town under a county sanitary permit

  • Inspection is required before the system is backfilled.
  • Reconnection permits are required when a new or different structure connects to an existing private sewage system, and are issued only if the system passes inspection.

  “once the permit is issued, the licensed plumber can install the system contacting the zoning department for an inspection prior to backilling.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Non-plumbing sanitation systems (privies, outhouses, chemical or compost toilets) on land inside Irving town

  • Allowed only if the dwelling or structure is not served by water under pressure and has no water-draining fixtures such as sinks, tubs, showers, or toilets.
  • A county nonplumbing permit must be issued before installation or construction.
  • An agreement for the system is recorded and the county conducts periodic property inspections to verify compliance.

  “a county nonplumbing permit is required for any non-plumbing system and must be issued prior to installation or construction.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Land divisions inside Irving town (county Chapter 18 subdivision and platting, with state and township review)

  • Four or fewer lots within five years may be created by certified survey map, prepared by a registered land surveyor.
  • Five or more lots under 1.5 acres require review by the state of Wisconsin, Jackson County and the local township, and a public hearing for the initial sketch plat review with the zoning committee.
  • Five or more lots over 1.5 acres require county and local township review, and a public hearing for the initial sketch plat review.
  • Each review step carries a fee.

  “1. four lots or less within a ive year period can be created by the certi ied survey map method. this must be done by a registered land surveyor.”

• Driveway accessLimited

  Driveway access onto a county highway from land inside Irving town

  • Access off a county highway requires contact with the Jackson County Highway Department at 715.284.0264.
  • State highways are handled by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
  • Driveway rules for access onto a township road are set by the town; the pamphlet directs owners to the local township (confirm with the Irving town clerk).

  “for access off of a county highway, contact the jackson county highway department at 715.284.0264.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Building permits for new construction inside Irving town
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for homeowners building in Irving town
• Building code adopted — Whether a building code (state UDC or county/town code) is adopted for construction inside Irving town
• Inspections — Building inspections for construction inside Irving town
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for a new dwelling inside Irving 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.