Town of Herman
Shawano County


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Building and Construction Guidance.



The TOWN OF HERMAN is governed by the SHAWANO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT.

BEGIN any project at the Shawano Courthouse in the "Planning and Development" office for a LAND USE PERMIT and PROJECT REVIEW.




TOWN OF HERMAN BUILDING PROCESS CHECKLIST
Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Brochure. or WI- UDC online
SHAWANO COUNTY LAND USE REQUIREMENTS
SHAWANO COUNTY SANATATION REQUIREMENTS
SHAWANO COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE

TOWN of HERMAN BUILDING GUIDE



BELOW are the Permits and Forms Unique to the Town of Herman
Checks for Permits are made out to "Town of Herman".



RESIDENTIAL BUILDING



NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

County Fees plus Town of Herman

Fee= $325 New Construction

1 - 2 Family Structure

Meet with Building Inspector


Paul Hahn

715-250-3233



ONLINE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM

OUTBUILDINGS



NON-RESIDENTIAL OUT BUILDINGS: - County Fees plus Town of Herman

Fee: $40 for Buildings > 200 SqFt

$0.00 for <200sqft


Contact: BOB DILLENBERG

N6829 Hillview Rd
Gresham, WI 54128

715-853-3174
​chairman@tn.herman.wi.gov


OUTBUILDING PERMIT FORM

DECKS - ADDITIONS



County Fee Schedule +

plus Town of Herman Fees

$75 Addition/Deck to Existing buildings:

Contact: Building Inspector


Paul Hahn

715-250-3233


ADDITIONS-DECK PERMIT FORM

CABINS - CAMPERS



Any Structure that can be used for Sleeping purposes must meet minimum WI- UDC standards, and require review by County Planning and a CABIN Permit

from the Town of Herman.

Contact: Building Inspector

Paul Hahn

715-250-3233


CABIN PERMIT FORM




WHEN IS A LAND USE PERMIT REQUIRED?

Required land use permits must be obtained prior to beginning a construction or relocation project. After-the-fact permits will be charged a double fee.


A property owner must obtain a land use permit anytime a structure is to be built, moved, or structurally altered. Examples: Construction of a new single family dwelling, addition to an existing single family dwelling, moving a garage onto a property, removing an existing shed and replacing it with a newly constructed shed, cabin or placing a camper on a your property for Recreational/Hunting use.


WHERE CAN LAND USE PERMITS BE OBTAINED? Land use permits can be obtained from the Planning & Development Department located in the basement of the Shawano County Courthouse.


HOW MUCH DOES A LAND USE PERMIT COST?

A $100.00 fee is required per structure <900 sq. ft.

A $150.00 fee is required per structure >900 sq. ft.


WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ALONG TO OBTAIN A LAND USE PERMIT?

The applicant must provide a detailed drawing or site plan of the property showing all existing and proposed structures, their dimensions (length x width) and their setback distances (in feet) from all lot lines, water bodies, road centerlines, septic/holding tanks, septic drain fields, wells, etc.

The applicant should provide a copy of a tax bill or a legal description of their property

and The appropriate fees (checks made payable to: Shawano County Zoning)


HOW LONG ARE LAND USE PERMITS GOOD FOR?

Upon issuance, a land use permit is in effect for 12 months. A land use permit may be renewed prior to expiration.


COUNTY SANITATION REQUIREMENTS

The Shawano County Zoning & Land Use Control Division is the designated agency for the State of Wisconsin for the issuance of sanitary permits and inspection of all on-site waste disposal system in the County. If you are planning a new construction project in Shawano County where public sewer service is not available, an on-site wastewater sewage disposal system is required. A sanitary permit must be obtained to ensure that wastes do not create a public health hazard. A sanitary permit must be obtained prior to a building permit and all appropriate fees must be paid.



Town of Herman Shawano County, Wisconsin



Town Hall Located at N5628 county road u, shawano, wi 54166
just south of us hwy 29