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

Town of Minong’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction and inspection of one- and two-family dwellings built since June 1, 1980, within the scope of Town of Minong Ordinance 2024-29.

  • A permit must be obtained from the UDC building inspector before alteration, addition, or new construction within the ordinance's scope.
  • Structural changes or major changes to mechanical systems involving extensions require permits.
  • Restoration or repair to a prior code-compliant condition, as determined by the UDC building inspector, is exempt.
  • Residing, reroofing, finishing interior surfaces, and installing cabinetry are exempt.
  • The ordinance states that building-permit fees are determined by resolution.

  “No person shall alter, add onto, or build a new building within the scope of this ordinance, without first obtaining a Building Permit for such work from the UDC building inspector.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land in the Town of Minong shown as zoned in Washburn County's official zoning-committee agenda.

  • Washburn County, rather than the Town of Minong, administers the applicable zoning program.
  • The opened county record directly identifies a Town of Minong parcel zoned Residential Recreational 2 and subject to a county rezone request; it does not establish that every parcel in the town is covered by county comprehensive zoning.

  “A. Minong Township: James Moorhouse Hager City, WI. Property: Tax ID#36618-3.01 acres zoned Residential Recreational 2, PT NE NW FRL1/4, in Section 30, Township 42, Range 12W, Town of Minong, to rezone 3.01 acres to Residential Recreational 1, to be able to create 2 parcels for future estate planning.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage systems in the Town of Minong where the area is not served by municipal sewer.

  • The county page states that all Washburn County areas not served by municipal sewer are under Wisconsin Private Sewage System Code SPS 383.
  • A soil evaluation is a prerequisite to obtaining a sanitary permit for installation of a private sewage system.
  • The county zoning department describes its program as regulating private onsite wastewater treatment systems (POWTS).

  “All areas in Washburn County not served by municipal sewer are under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Private Sewage System Code, SPS 383. A soil evaluation is a prerequisite to obtain a Sanitary permit for the installation of a private sewage system.”

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.