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Town of Middleton, WI permit planning guide
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Deck / Porch Permit Application
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Accessory Structure / Shed Permit Application
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Garage / Carport Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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HVAC / Mechanical Permit Application
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Official references
Official sources for Town of Middleton, WI
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Source excerpts for Town of Middleton, WI
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City of Middleton - CHAPTER 9 - UTILITIES
(1)Compliance with RulesAll persons now connected to the sewerage system of the Middleton Sewer Utility or who may hereafter make application therefor shall be considered as having agreed to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Sewer Utility as adopted by the Common Council.(2)Use of Public Sewers Required(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be deposited in any unsanitary manner on public or private property within the City of Middleton, or in any area under the jurisdiction of said City of Middleton, any human or non-farm animal excrement, garbage, or other waste as defined in this Ordinance.(b)It shall be unlawful to discharge to any natural outlet within the City of Middleton, or in any area under the jurisdiction of the City of Middleton, any wastewater or other polluted waters, except where suitable treatment has been provided in accordance with subsequent provisions of this Ordinance, Chapter 27 of the Dane County Sanitary Ordinance or under the provisions of the public health laws of the State of Wisconsin.(c)Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool or
9.05 - RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SEWER UTILITY · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Middleton - CHAPTER 11 - BUILDING CODE
(1)Short TitleThis Chapter shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Middleton. It may be cited as such and will be referred to as "This Code."(2)Purpose of CodeThe purpose of this Code is to provide certain minimum standards, provisions and requirements for safe and stable design, methods of construction and uses of materials in buildings and structures hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, repaired, moved, converted to other uses or demolished and to regulate the equipment, maintenance, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures.(3)State CodesThe following provisions of the State of Wisconsin Administrative Code, including all subsequent amendments and recodifications thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated in this code as if fully set forth, exclusive of any penalties or enforcement and abatement procedures. Violations of the provisions hereby adopted shall be subject to penalties, enforcement and abatement procedures as set forth in Section 11.20 of this code. This Section shall apply to all additions and alterations to existing structures, except as noted below:(a)Licenses, Certifications and Registrations, Chapter
11.01 - TITLE AND SCOPE · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Middleton - CHAPTER 14 - PLUMBING CODE
(1)Permit RequiredNo plumbing or drain laying shall be done in the City except in the case of repairing leaks or stoppages, without a permit being first issued therefor by the Plumbing Inspector and payment of the proper fee as hereinafter required.(2)ApplicationThe applicant for a plumbing or drain laying permit shall file with the Plumbing Inspector a plan and application showing in detail the work to be done. Before the Plumbing Inspector issues a permit he or she shall approve the plan and application filed with him or her.(3)Plumbing Plan ApprovalPlan approval is required for buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings where new installations, additions, and alterations involving twelve (12) or more fixtures. Fees for plumbing plan review are specified in Section 3.12 of the Middleton Municipal Code, Appendix A.(4)FeesFees shall be paid in an amount set forth in the Fee Schedule under Section 3.12 at the time an application is submitted.(5)Inspections(a)Each permit shall entitle the holder to as many inspections as are necessary to ensure all work is done according to applicable codes and ordinances.(b)Any developer/contractor who calls for an inspection and the work is
14.04 - PERMITS AND PLAN REVIEW · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Middleton - CHAPTER 16 - PUBLIC PEACE AND GOOD ORDER
(1)State Laws AdoptedCode SubsectionDescriptionStatutory Reference(a)Concealed Weapons License Regulations175.60(2g) and (16)(b)Possession of Controlled Substances961.41(3g), 66.0107(1)(bm) and (bn)(c)Negligent Operation of vehicle941.01(d)Negligent Handling of Burning Materials941.10(e)Unsafe Burning of Buildings941.11(f)Interfering with or Failing to Assist in Firefighting941.12(g)False Alarms and Interference with Firefighting941.13(h)Reckless Use of Weapons941.20(1), (2)(i)Possession of Pistol by Minor948.60(j)Possession of Firearm within 1,000 feet of school948.605(2)(k)Carrying Concealed Weapon941.23(l)Carrying Handgun Where Alcohol Beverages Sold/Consumed941.237(m)Repealed O1522, 7/21/2020(n)Hazing948.51(o)Emergency telephone Call941.35(p)Obstructing Emergency Personnel941.37(q)Carrying Firearms in Public Building941.235(r)Possession of Electronic Weapon941.295(s)Possession of Drug Paraphernalia961.573(1),(2), 961.574(1),(2), 961.575(1),(2)(2)Firearms and Ammunition; Discharge, Possession and Sale; Dangerous Weapons(a)Discharging FirearmsNo person except a sheriff, police officer or other law officer or state licensed detective, security guard or commercial guard or messenge
16.03 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Middleton - CHAPTER 7 - LICENSES AND PERMITS
(1)Permit RequiredNo person shall operate a mobile food establishment in the City of Middleton without obtaining a permit under this Section.(2)Definitions(a)"Mobile Food Establishment" means a restaurant or retail food establishment as the term defined in Wis. Stat. § 97.30(1)(c) where food is sold to members of the general public from a movable vehicle, push cart, trailer, or boat which periodically or continuously changes location including movable concession stands and similar temporary stations not operating from a permanent building licensed as a restaurant including those designed to operate as temporary food establishments or traveling retail food establishments as those terms are used in Wis. Admin. Code Chap. § ATCP 75 "Appendix" (the "Wisconsin Food Code"). Mobile food establishment does not include a vehicle which is used solely to transport or deliver food, a common carrier regulated by the state or federal government, or an establishment under hire, contract or special request to provide food service to a private group, organization or business and is not serving to members of the general public provided the establishment is in full compliance with all state and count
7.01 - MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Middleton - CHAPTER 35 - EXTRA-TERRITORIAL ZONING ORDINANCE MIDDLETON/WESTPORT JOINT PLANNING AREA
(1)No existing building, erected prior to the adoption of this Section, which projects into a required yard shall be moved, structurally altered or added to so as to increase that part of the building projections into the required yard. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit additions or alterations which conform to the setback requirements.(2)Roof overhangs, soffits and awnings that are not supported to the ground may extend into any required yard by not more than three (3) feet.(Ord. No. O1630, § 9, 5-21-2024)
35.01.07 - PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL YARDS · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Middleton permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Middleton, WI?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Middleton?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in Town of Middleton, WI?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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