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

Town of Wheatland’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  New construction and driveways inside Wheatland town; remodeling or additions that increase fair-market value by more than $10,000.

  • The town's process is in addition to building permits required by the State of Wisconsin.
  • The remodeling/addition coverage threshold is an increase in fair-market value exceeding $10,000.

  remodeling or addition fair-market-value increase: > 10000 USD (Town ordinance coverage applies when the increase exceeds this amount.)

  “The Town’s Ordinance covers any and all new construction as well as drive-ways. It also covers remodeling and/or additions that will result in an increase of fair market value exceeding $10,000.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Sanitary systems anticipated at property inside Wheatland town.

  • A Vernon County Sanitary Permit is required if a sanitary system is anticipated or additional bedrooms are added to a dwelling.

  “If a sanitary system is anticipated or additional bedrooms will be added to a dwelling, then a Vernon County Sanitary Permit is required. Contact Vernon County Zoning & Sanitation at (608) 637-5270.”

• Septic permitRequired

  A sanitary system anticipated, or added bedrooms, at a dwelling inside Wheatland town.

  • The stated triggers are an anticipated sanitary system or additional bedrooms.
  • The county also states that its sanitary permit is required for most new, replacement, and repair work on septic systems in unincorporated areas.

  “If a sanitary system is anticipated or additional bedrooms will be added to a dwelling, then a Vernon County Sanitary Permit is required.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Installation of a septic system inside Wheatland town.

  • The plumber communicates with the county and schedules the inspection at installation.

  “The plumber will communicate with the county and schedule an inspection of the septic system at the time of installation.”

• Driveway accessRequired

  Driveways inside Wheatland town.

  • The town's Building Information Permit ordinance covers driveways.
  • The county checklist says a driveway permit and fire number should also be obtained if one does not already exist.

  “The Township has an adopted Building Information Permit. This Ordinance and permit process is in addition to building permits required by the State of Wisconsin. The Town’s Ordinance covers any and all new construction as well as drive-ways.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Town Building Information Permit and fire-number applications inside Wheatland town.

  • No building permits or fire numbers will be issued without appropriate paperwork or fees.
  • The application directs payment to the Town of Wheatland.

  building permit fee: 15 USD · fire number fee: 100 USD · replacement fire number fee: 65 USD

  “FEES: Building Permits: $15.00 Fire Number: $100.00 Replacement Fire No. $65.00”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Town building-permit applications inside Wheatland town.

  • The completed application must be mailed with a $15 check payable to the Town of Wheatland.
  • The clerk examines the application to determine project scope and further notifications.
  • State building permits are required for all new dwellings and garages.

  town application fee: 15 USD

  “Once I receive the building permit application along with the $15.00 application fee, I will examine the application to determine the scope of the project and determine who, besides the Assessor, needs to be further notified.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Wheatland town.
• Building code adopted — Residential construction inside Wheatland town.
• Inspections — Building work inside Wheatland town.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of construction inside Wheatland town.
• Local zoning — Land inside Wheatland town, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

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.