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

Town of Peck’s own rules

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  New lots created inside Peck town under Peck's own land-division ordinance.

  • The stated standard applies to creating a new lot.
  • In some instances, a one-acre lot may be created if it is pre-planned to show the septic-system site, alternate septic site, and proposed structures.
  • Any lot created below 10 acres requires a certified survey.

  minimum new-lot size: 3 acres (One-acre lots may be created in some instances when pre-planned as stated by the county FAQ.)

  “The minimum parcel size for creating a new lot is 2 acres, except for the Townships of Antigo,Neva & Peck which have their own ordinance that require 3 acre minimum sized lots.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Creation of new lots inside Peck town.

  • Peck has its own ordinance requiring three-acre minimum sized lots for creation of a new lot.
  • In some instances, one-acre pre-planned lots may be created as described by the county.
  • Lots created below 10 acres require a certified survey.

  minimum new-lot size: 3 acres (One-acre pre-planned lots may be created in some instances.)

  “In some instances, one (1) acre lots may be created if it is a pre-planned lot showing where the septic system site, alternate septic site, and proposed structures are laid out. Any lot created less than 10 acres in size requires a certified survey.”

Rules another office applies inside Town of Peck

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

• Building permitRequired

  Construction inside Peck town if the parcel is in a zoned area administered by Langlade County.

  • The source applies to all zoned areas of Langlade County.
  • Small accessory structures with assessed value below $1,000, such as small storage sheds, are exempt but must comply with setback and other requirements.

  accessory-structure assessed-value exemption threshold: < 1000 USD (Small accessory structures such as small storage sheds remain subject to setback and other requirements.)

  “A permit for the construction of a building, addition, or other structures (including porches and decks) is required in all zoned areas of the county.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  One- and two-family dwellings inside Peck town under Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code requirement.

  • Applies to all one- and two-family dwellings.
  • Langlade County states that it contracted with Duff Leaver Inspections to issue UDC permits and perform construction inspections.

  “The State of Wisconsin also requires a Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) permit and inspections for all one and two-family dwellings.”

• InspectionsRequired

  One- and two-family dwellings inside Peck town subject to Wisconsin UDC.

  • The requirement is for all one- and two-family dwellings.
  • Langlade County's contractor performs the required inspections during construction.

  “The county has contracted with Duff Leaver Inspections to issue UDC permits & perform the required inspections during construction.”

• Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)

  Manufactured homes inside Peck town where stick-built homes are permitted under applicable county zoning.

  • The home must be in a zoning district in which stick-built homes are permitted.
  • All homes must be on permanent foundations, tied down, and skirted.

  “Manufactured homes are allowed in the same zoning districts that stick-built homes are permitted. All homes must be placed on permanent foundations, tied down, and skirted.”

• Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

  Private onsite wastewater systems inside Peck town, as premises within Langlade County.

  • State sanitary permits are issued by Wisconsin, with Langlade County able to act as agent in certain situations.
  • County sanitary permits are issued by the Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department.

  “A state sanitary permit is issued by the State of Wisconsin, with the Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department able to act as an agent in certain situations. A county sanitary permit is issued by the Langlade County Land Records & Regulations Department.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Structures or premises inside Peck town intended permanently or intermittently for human habitation or occupancy that are not served by public sewer.

  • A sanitary permit must be obtained before a building permit and before construction starts.
  • Appropriate fees must be paid.
  • Systems serving one- or two-family residences with suitable conventional in-ground-system or holding-tank soils may receive a county permit without state plan review.
  • Specified mound, pressure, at-grade, multi-unit, commercial, and industrial systems require Wisconsin DSPS plan approval before the county issues the permit.

  “A sanitary permit is required for these systems to ensure that wastes do not cause a public health hazard. A sanitary permit must be obtained prior to a building permit, prior to the start of construction, and all appropriate fees must be paid.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Sanitary-permit process for eligible premises inside Peck town.

  • A certified soil tester must perform the soil test.
  • Completed plans and soil tests must be submitted with appropriate fees.
  • Once approved, the permit is valid for two years from issuance and usually may be renewed.

  sanitary permit validity: 2 years (In most cases, the permit can be renewed.)

  “Once approved, the sanitary permit is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and in most cases, can be renewed.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Peck town.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Peck town.
• Local zoning — Land inside Peck town, Wisconsin.
• Zoning districts — Land inside Peck town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Peck 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.