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

Town of Wien’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New buildings, structural alterations, and additions to one- and two-family dwellings within the Town ordinance scope.

  • A permit is required before the work begins.
  • Restoration or repair to its previous code-compliant condition, residing, re-roofing, interior finishing, and cabinetry installation are exempt.
  • Structural changes or major mechanical-system changes involving extensions require permits when over the ordinance's foregoing thresholds.

  “If a person alters the structure or adds to the square footage in any 12 month period, or builds a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the building inspector.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Construction and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980, inside the Town of Wien.

  • The ordinance scope is limited to one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.
  • The adopted code includes all amendments to the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.

  “The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, Chs. Comm 20-25 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, and all amendments thereto, is adopted and incorporated by reference and shall apply to all buildings within the scope of this ordinance.”

• InspectionsRequired

  One- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980, within the Town of Wien.

  • The ordinance's stated scope includes construction and inspection of qualifying one- and two-family dwellings.
  • The Building Inspector administers and enforces the ordinance.

  “The scope of this ordinance includes the construction and inspection of one- and two- family dwellings built since June 1, 1980.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Wien; the Town's official permit page identifies Marathon County as the zoning-overseeing authority.

  • The cited Town page identifies Marathon County, rather than the Town, as providing zoning oversight for building in Wien.

  “Marathon County provides zoning oversight for building in the Town of Wien.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Sanitary needs for land inside the Town of Wien.

  • The Town directs residents to Marathon County's zoning applications, permits, and forms page for sanitary permits.

  “Marathon County provides zoning oversight for sanitary needs in the Town of Wien.”

• Driveway accessRequired

  New or replacement culverts and access on Town of Wien roads.

  • For access on county roads, Marathon County Highway Department must issue the permit.
  • For access on township roads, the Town Chairman provides oversight.
  • Residents are responsible for culvert and installation costs.
  • The Town page states a $20 fee for each permit.

  town culvert permit fee: 20 USD (For each permit; page describes Town-road oversight by the Chairman.)

  “New or replacement culverts require a permit.”

• Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

  Building permits under Town of Wien Ordinance #04-1.

  • The fee is determined by resolution.
  • A new dwelling fee includes $25.00 for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce UDC permit seal.
  • Work begun before a permit is obtained results in a forfeiture of double normal permit fees.

  UDC permit seal fee for any new dwelling: 25 USD (Included in building permit fees and forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.)

  “The building permit fees shall be determined by resolution and shall include $25.00 to be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for a UDC permit seal that shall be assigned to any new dwelling.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Qualifying one- and two-family residential construction inside the Town of Wien.

  • The applicant must obtain the permit from the Building Inspector before qualifying work starts.
  • The ordinance identifies exempt repairs and specified exempt work.

  “If a person alters the structure or adds to the square footage in any 12 month period, or builds a new building, within the scope of this ordinance, they shall first obtain a building permit for such work from the building inspector.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built dwellings inside the Town of Wien.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside the Town of Wien.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside the Town of Wien.
• Minimum dwelling size — Residential districts inside the Town of Wien.
• Minimum lot size — Residential and agricultural districts inside the Town of Wien.

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.