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Town of Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, WI
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Source excerpts for Town of Jefferson, WI
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Jefferson - Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Fill means the act of placing, setting down or depositing solid fill on land for the purpose of, or which has the resultant effect of changing the existing contour of or raising the elevation of such land or any part thereof.Fill, solid, means earth, clay, soil, ground, stones, rocks and broken concrete which does not exceed 18 inches in diameter, cinders (consisting of the residue from the combustion of coal and not less than one-eighth inch in diameter), or any mixture or combination of the foregoing.Filling permit means a permit required to engage in the act of filling on a specified parcel of land.Materials, flammable and combustible, means and includes oils and oil lamps, sweepings from garage floors, barrels, boxes or other containers containing oil or other similar liquids, rags, clothes, paper, shavings, paper or cardboard boxes or cartons, grease, paints, varnish or other similar substances, any of which are likely to be readily flammable or combustible.New construction means any new buil
Sec. 10-2. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceJefferson - Chapter 12 - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION
No person, association, partnership, firm or corporation shall hereafter in the town, keep, conduct or maintain any building, structure, yard or place for keeping, storing or piling, whether temporarily, irregularly or continually, or for the buying or selling at retail or wholesale or dealing in any old, used or second-hand materials of any kind, including cloth, rags, clothing, paper, rubbish, bottles, rubber, iron, brass, copper or other metal, furniture, used motor vehicles, or the parts thereof, or other articles which from their worn condition renders them practically useless for the purpose for which they were made, and which are commonly classed as junk, whether with a fixed place of business or as an itinerant peddler, without first having obtained and paid for a license as hereinafter provided. One carrying on the aforesaid business shall be referred to herein as a "junk dealer."(Comp. Ords. 1997, § 16.001; Ord. No. 3, § 1, 9-7-1966)
Sec. 12-19. - License; required · p. 1 · Open sourceJefferson - Chapter 34 - PLANNING
The town board has been authorized by the town meeting under Wis. Stats. § 60.11(2)(c) to exercise village powers and the town has a population of less than 2,500, according to the most recent regular or special federal census, Wis. Stats. § 990.01(29). The town board hereby exercises village powers under Wis. Stats. § 60.22(3) and establishes a five-member plan commission under Wis. Stats. § 60.62(4), Wis. Stats. § 61.35, and Wis. Stats. § 62.23. The plan commission shall be considered the town planning agency under Wis. Stats. § 236.02(13) and Wis. Stats. § 236.45, which authorize, but do not require, town adoption of a subdivision or other land division ordinance. The town plan commission shall serve as an advisory board only to the town board.(Ord. of 2-17-2003(2), § 3)
Sec. 34-19. - Authority; establishment · p. 1 · Open sourceJefferson - Chapter 8 - ANIMALS
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Animal means mammals, reptiles and birds.At large means to be off the premises of the owner and not under the control of a person by leash. However, a dog, cat, potbellied pig or ferret within an automobile of its owner or with the consent of the owner shall be deemed to be upon the owner's premises. Hunting dogs, under the control of the owner when hunting with the property owner's permission, and law enforcement animals are exempt from this definition.Cat means any feline, regardless of age or sex.Coop means any barn, warren or other structure, together with the yard in connection therewith, used for the housing of any chicken, rabbit or other small animal or bird, except dogs.Cruel means causing unnecessary and excessive pain or suffering, or unjustifiable injury or death.Dog means any canine, regardless of age or sex.Farm animal means any animal normally raised on a farm in the United States and used for food or fiber. Such term also includes goats, horses, donkeys, mules and ponies.Humane soc
Sec. 8-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceJefferson - Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT
In addition to any other penalties, any person violating this chapter shall forfeit a penalty of not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00, together with the costs for each day said violation continues.(Comp. Ords. 1997, § 68.001; Ord. No. 38, § 1, 3-17-1992)
Sec. 16-1. - Penalties · p. 1 · Open sourceJefferson - Chapter 28 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
(a)No person shall intentionally cause damage to any physical property of the town without its consent.(b)Except as otherwise herein provided, any person who violates this article shall upon conviction pay a forfeiture of not less than $50.00 and not more than $250.00, together with the costs of prosecution and penalty surcharge.(c)If any person who is convicted of a violation of this article was also convicted of a violation of this article within three years preceding the violation for which he is about to be penalized, such person shall pay a forfeiture of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00, together with the costs of prosecution and penalty surcharge. In this subsection, the dates of violation shall be used to determine whether or not a person has been convicted within three years preceding the violation for which he is about to be penalized.(d)In default of the payment of any of the penalties in this section by any person who has the ability to pay such forfeiture and costs and penalty surcharge, such person shall be confined in the common jail of the county until such forfeiture, costs and penalties are paid, but in no event shall such confinement exceed 30 days.
Sec. 28-19. - Damage to public property · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Jefferson permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Jefferson, 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 Jefferson?
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 Jefferson, 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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