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

Rules another office applies inside Town of Stanton

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

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Stanton town is subject to St. Croix County General Zoning; the County, rather than Stanton town, is the identified zoning authority.

  • The stated exceptions are the towns of Forest, Hudson, St. Joseph, and Troy; Stanton is not listed as an exception.
  • Shoreland, Floodplain, Land Division, Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay Districts, and Sanitary apply to all townships.

  “St. Croix County General Zoning applies to all towns and unincorporated areas, except the towns of Forest, Hudson, St. Joseph, and Troy.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  County zoning classifications for parcels inside Stanton town.

  • A parcel may also be subject to Shoreland, Floodplain, or Lower St. Croix Riverway overlay regulations.
  • The zoning classification is determined parcel-by-parcel through the County interactive zoning map.

  “You can find your property zoning on St. Croix County's Interactive Zoning Map. Under the Layer List menu, check the box for the “Zoning Chapter 15” layer.”

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  New lots or parcels created through land division inside Stanton town.

  • The 1.5-acre figure is a general rule.
  • Larger lots may be required by other County ordinances or Town requirements.
  • This source does not establish a residential zoning-district minimum for every existing lot.

  general minimum lot size: 1.5 acres (unless larger lots are required by other County ordinances or Town requirements)

  “As a general rule, the Minimum lot size is 1.5 acres, unless larger lots are required by other County ordinances or Town requirements.”

• SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)

  Structures inside Stanton town subject to St. Croix County General Zoning.

  • Setbacks vary by zoning district and type of structure.
  • Setbacks may differ in Shoreland, Floodplain, or Lower St. Croix Riverway overlay districts.
  • A setback may also be recorded on a plat or certified survey map.

  “Setback requirements vary depending on the zoning district and the type of structure being constructed.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private onsite wastewater treatment systems and non-plumbing sanitation systems inside Stanton town.

  • The ordinance applies throughout St. Croix County except land owned by the federal and state government.
  • The County Land Use Administrator may delegate responsibilities to Department personnel.

  “This Ordinance applies to the entire geographical area of St. Croix County except on land owned by the federal and state government. [...] The St. Croix County Land Use Administrator shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this ordinance.”

• Septic inspectionLimited

  Properties and work subject to the St. Croix County Sanitary Ordinance inside Stanton town.

  • The inspection authority concerns compliance with the sanitary ordinance and related Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes.
  • The ordinance applies throughout St. Croix County except federal and state-owned land.

  “Issue sanitary permits and inspect properties for compliance with this ordinance and related Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Non-plumbing sanitation systems, including off-grid sanitation, inside Stanton town.

  • The County sanitary ordinance applies throughout St. Croix County except land owned by the federal and state government.
  • Systems installed within a floodplain must comply with Wis. Admin. Code § NR 116, the County Zoning Ordinance, and the County Floodplain Ordinance.

  “Non-plumbing Sanitation System: Sanitation systems and devices within the scope of Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 391, which are alternatives to water carried waste plumbing fixtures and drain systems; including, but not limited to, incinerating toilets, composting toilets and privies.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Land divisions and subdivision development inside Stanton town.

  • A survey is required to create a new lot or parcel.
  • Creating 1–4 parcels within five years is a minor subdivision; creating 5 or more within five years is a major subdivision.
  • For a minor subdivision, the town reviews the preliminary map before County review.
  • County review includes a review fee and final recording has a $30 recording fee.

  minor subdivision parcel count: 1-4 parcels within five years · major subdivision threshold: >= 5 parcels within five years · final survey recording fee: 30 USD

  “A survey is required for creating a new lot or parcel.”

• Building in a floodplainLimited

  Private wastewater and non-plumbing sanitation systems within floodplain areas inside Stanton town.

  • The limitation applies where a POWTS or non-plumbing sanitation system is installed in a floodplain.
  • The system must comply with Wis. Admin. Code § NR 116, the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance, and the St. Croix County Floodplain Ordinance.
  • If another suitable location outside the floodplain exists, such systems should not be installed in the floodplain.

  “Any POWTS and non-plumbing sanitation systems, or portion(s) thereof, installed within a floodplain shall comply with all applicable requirements of Wis. Admin. Code § NR 116, the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance and the St. Croix County Floodplain Ordinance.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  County land-division review and final survey recording for land inside Stanton town.

  • The County review fee is determined by the County fee schedule.
  • The stated $30 fee is for recording the final survey at the Register of Deeds office; it is not a comprehensive fee for all development permits.

  final survey recording fee: 30 USD (County review fee is per the fee schedule)

  “The county review process includes a review fee per the fee schedule. [...] The Community Development Department will approve and record the final survey in the St. Croix County Register of Deeds office. ($30 recording fee)”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  County land-use permits, variances, rezonings, setback waivers, and land divisions affecting land inside Stanton town.

  • Complete the application appropriate to the request.
  • After completing the application, contact the County Land Use Team to schedule a pre-application meeting.
  • The source does not establish the process for Stanton-issued building permits.

  “To apply for a permit, variance, rezoning, waiver, or land division, please fill out and complete the appropriate application for your request. Once you have completed the application, contact [email protected] to schedule a pre-application meeting with our Land Use Team.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Stanton town.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Stanton town.
• Building code adopted — Residential construction inside Stanton town.
• Inspections — Residential building inspections inside Stanton town.
• Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside Stanton 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.