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.
