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

Town of Oneida’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New houses (single-family and two-family) built inside the Town of Oneida, permits issued by the Town of Oneida building inspector

  • Outagamie County Development and Land Services approval and permits must come first: 'any new building footprint must first receive approval and the necessary permits from outagamie county development and land servies before a town building permit can be issued.'
  • New home construction also requires an online application through the DSPS online building permit system (wi.gov) before the plans are submitted to the building inspector.
  • Failure to obtain a permit before starting work = double fee.
  • Fee schedule is subject to change by the town board.
  • Commercial new or remodeled buildings: call town hall for details.

  single-family new house permit fee (base, includes plumbing, electric, hvac, const, erosion): 850 USD (plus $100 park fund, $35 state seal, $150 new address, $25 culvert (if indicated)) · two-family new house permit fee (base, includes plumbing, electric, hvac, const, erosion): 1050 USD (plus $100 park fund, $35 state seal, $150 new address, $25 culvert (if indicated)) · failure to obtain permit prior to starting work: double fee

  “Building permits are required for the following: New Houses:”

  2 more reviewed findings on this topic

  • Not required — Re-roofing, siding, and replacement windows or doors on buildings inside the Town of Oneida

    “Town building permits are not required for: re-roofing, siding or replacement windows or doors.”

  • Not required (with conditions) — Fences, signs, ponds, and pools inside the Town of Oneida (town building permit only)

    “Town building permits are also not required for the following, however, you should contact the County Planning and Zoning Office at (920) 832-5255 to see if there are county requirements for these items:”

• InspectionsLimited

  Commercial buildings (new or remodeled) inside the Town of Oneida, as placed in the town page's commercial section; residential inspection sequence is not stated on the page

  • Town permits issued through the town building inspector; the page states inspections are completed through the state Department of Safety and Professional Services (District 7), contact Brian Noe.
  • Residential inspections are not described separately on the page.

  “Commercial Buildings (new or remodeled) - Call Town Hall for details Permits issued through Town of Oneida/Paul Hermes. Inspections are completed through Department of Safety and Professional Services. District 7.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Town of Oneida building permit fees

  • Fee schedule is subject to change by the town board.
  • Other published fees include: new address $150; state seal $35 (required for new homes); detached residential garage/shed $100 plus $1.00 per 100 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft; storage buildings $100 plus $3.00 per 100 sq ft over 2,000 sq ft; electric service inspection $75; const/plum/hvac/electric $50; solar inspection $150; razing a structure $50; residential additions/remodels based on individual permit.

  detached residential garage/shed permit fee: 100 USD (plus $1.00 per 100 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft, not including mechanical)

  “Single Family including Plumbing, Electric, HVAC, Const, Erosion = $850 + $100 Park Fund + $35 State Seal + $150 new address + $25 culvert (if indicated)”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building permit applications for Town of Oneida building permits

  • Applications are emailed or printed and mailed to the town clerk ([email protected]; Town of Oneida, N6593 County Rd H, Oneida WI 54155), with a drop box at town hall.
  • Permits for new homes also need the DSPS online application first; plans go to building inspector Paul Hermes.
  • County Development and Land Services approval must precede the town permit for new building footprints.

  “Once application is received by the Town Clerk it will be reviewed by Building Inspector, approved and fee will be issued.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for Town of Oneida building permits
• Building code adopted — Which building code the Town of Oneida enforces for new construction
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes in the Town of Oneida
• Local zoning — Whether the Town of Oneida adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts for land inside the Town of Oneida

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.