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

Town of Bangor’s own rules

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Construction inside the Town of Bangor.

  • The Town comprehensive plan identifies a locally adopted building code and permits-and-inspections ordinance, enforced by the Town Board.

  “The Town of Bangor has adopted several local ordinances that are enforced by the Town Board. Local ordinances adopted include a building code, permits and inspections ordinance, building permits, driveways and wells ordinance, and an outdoor wood burning furnace ordinance.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Bangor, where the Town's plan states that county zoning is administered.

  • La Crosse County, rather than the Town Board, administers the county zoning ordinance in the Town of Bangor.

  “The Town of Bangor is a zoned Town. The La Crosse County Zoning Department administers the county Zoning Ordinance in the Town of Bangor.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside the Town of Bangor.

  • The County Zoning Department administers the county zoning ordinance in Bangor.
  • The Town plan identifies Table 2.2 and Map 1.4 as the sources showing district breakdown and locations.

  “The La Crosse County Zoning Department administers the county Zoning Ordinance in the Town of Bangor. Table 2.2 provides a breakdown of the various zoning districts in the Town. Map 1.4 shows the location of these zones.”

• Living in an RVLimited

  Campers or recreational vehicles located and used on land inside the Town of Bangor under county zoning.

  • Campers are an authorized use in the Recreational and Natural Resource District.
  • A conditional use permit is required in the General Agricultural and Exclusive Agricultural Districts.

  “Campers are allowed as an authorized use in the Recreational and Natural Resource District. Campers require a conditional use permit in the General Agricultural and Exclusive Agricultural Districts.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private on-site sanitary sewer systems inside the Town of Bangor.

  • The county administration is described as regulations mandated by Wisconsin State Statute.

  “The La Crosse County Zoning Department also administers regulations mandated by Wisconsin State Statute in the Town of Bangor such as the Private On-site Sanitary Sewer Ordinance, Shoreland, Wetland and Floodplain regulations.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision and partial-parcel conveyances inside the Town of Bangor.

  • Subdivision provisions are in County Ordinance Chapter 18 and are administered by the County Surveyor.
  • A conveyance that is less than a whole parcel but is not a subdivision should be discussed with Zoning Staff to ensure ordinance conformity.

  “Subdivision provisions are contained in County Ordinance Chapter 18 and are administered by the County Surveyor. Conveyances that do not constitute a subdivision, but where the conveyance is less than a whole parcel of land should be discussed with Zoning Staff to ensure conformity with Ordinances.”

• Building in a floodplainRequired

  Construction, repair, modification, addition, or change of use of a structure in the Floodplain District inside the Town of Bangor.

  • The Town plan states the county administers floodplain regulations in Bangor.
  • The permit trigger includes construction, repair, modification, addition, and change of use of a structure located in the Floodplain District.

  “A Floodplain Land Use Permit is required for the construction of, or repair, modification, or addition to a structure, the change of use of a structure located in the Floodplain District.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  County zoning permits affecting land inside the Town of Bangor.

  • The county provides a fee schedule.
  • The Township building or excavation permit process also requires a Zoning/Occupancy Permit and required fee.

  “A fee schedule can be accessed here: Fee Schedule Credit cards are accepted online; cash, check, or cards are accepted in person.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  County Zoning Occupancy permit applications for land inside the Town of Bangor.

  • Applications may be submitted by the landowner or representative.
  • Forms must be submitted with a site map, construction plans, necessary attachments, and application fee.
  • Applications are processed in received order, typically in one to two weeks.
  • The zoning permit cannot be issued until all other applicable permits are in place.

  typical processing time: 1-2 weeks

  “Applications are accepted from the landowner or representative. Forms accessed on the department website should be completed and submitted with a site map, construction plans, other necessary attachments, and application fee. Applications are processed in the order they are received, and processing time is typically 1-2 weeks. Please note that your zoning permit cannot be issued until all other applicable permits are in place.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-performed residential construction inside the Town of Bangor.
• Inspections — Building construction inside the Town of Bangor.
• Certificate of occupancy — New or altered buildings inside the Town of Bangor.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside the Town of Bangor.
• Minimum lot size — Residential lots inside the Town of Bangor.

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.