Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Union Grove, Wisconsin

Village of Union Grove’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects inside Union Grove village

  • Contact the building inspector to discuss permit requirements and fees before starting
  • Fees are doubled for permits obtained after work has started; work without permits may be subject to forfeitures
  • Homeowner is ultimately responsible for ensuring permits were obtained

  “a permit is required for a variety of building, electrical, plumbing, and heating/ventilation/air-conditioning projects.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Permitted work inside Union Grove village

  • Applies to permitted projects; inspection is scheduled with the village building inspector on completion

  “when work is complete, contact the inspector to schedule the inspection.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Union Grove village limits

  • Village issues a zoning permit; the form asks for the zoning district of the site
  • Zoning district standards were not retrieved (the full code PDF exceeded the tool size limit)

  “zoning permit application village of union grove”

• Lot coverageSpecified

  Accessory structures on residential lots inside Union Grove village (rear yard share only; district coverage limits not retrieved)

  • Accessory uses and structures over 1500 sq ft need plan commission approval, up to 3000 sq ft

  accessory structures share of rear yard: <= 30 percent

  “accessory structures cannot occupy more than 30% of the rear yard.”

• Building heightSpecified

  Detached accessory structures (garages, sheds) on residential lots inside Union Grove village; principal dwelling height and per-district limits not retrieved

  • Plan commission may authorize a higher height
  • Accessory structures permitted in rear and side yards only

  accessory structure max height: <= 16 feet (plan commission may authorize more)

  “accessory uses and detached accessory structures shall not exceed 16 feet in building height, without approval by the plan commission.”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit applications inside Union Grove village

  • Applications are downloaded from the village permits page
  • Mailed submissions need a stamped, addressed envelope for return of the permit placard

  “submit applications and fees to the union grove municipal center, 925 15th ave., union grove, wi 53182.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Union Grove or Racine County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Union Grove village
• Building code adopted — Union Grove village
• Certificate of occupancy — Union Grove village
• Zoning districts — Union Grove village
• Minimum dwelling size — Union Grove village

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.