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Town of Shullsburg, WI permit planning guide
Start with your property address to identify the offices, approvals, and project documents that apply in Town of Shullsburg, WI.
Local guidance available Reviewed July 20, 2026
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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 Shullsburg, WI
Statewide sources describe the governing code regime. Locally verified sources identify the actual issuing office, form, or adopted schedule.
Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for Town of Shullsburg, WI
These excerpts provide context from official materials associated with this municipality.
City of Shullsburg - Chapter 10 - BUSINESSES
Except as otherwise provided, in addition to the suspension or revocation of any license issued under the provisions of this chapter, any person found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 1-11.(Prior Code, § 12.10)
Sec. 10-1. - Penalty · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Shullsburg - Chapter 28 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING
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:Licensee means any person licensed under this chapter to operate and maintain a manufactured home park or community.Lot or space means a plot of ground within a manufactured home park or community, designed for the accommodations of one manufactured home unit.Manufactured home means a structure designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation that is certified by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development as complying with the standards established under 42 USC §§ 5401 to 5425.Manufactured home park or community means any plot or plots of ground upon which three or more manufactured homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located.Manufactured home park or community contractor means a person, other than a public utility, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 196.01(5)(a), who, under a contract with a manufactured home park or community operator, provides water or sewer service to a manufactured home park or community occupant or performs a service related t
Sec. 28-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Shullsburg - Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
These ordinances shall be known as the "Code of Ordinances, City of Shullsburg, Wisconsin," and shall take effect from and after passage and publication as provided in Wis. Stats. § 62.11. References to this Code shall be cited by section number. This Code may also be referred to by the shortened title, "Shullsburg Municipal Code."(Prior Code, § 25.07)State Law reference— Code of ordinances authorized, Wis. Stats. § 66.0103.
Sec. 1-1. - Title; effective date; citation · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Shullsburg - Chapter 20 - HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE
(a)The board of health shall assume the general administration of health and sanitation laws and regulations in the city, supervise the work of the health officer and attend to the administration and enforcement of the health laws of the state and the rules and regulations prescribed by the state department of health and social services and this Code.(b)The board may take such measures and make such rules and regulations as are necessary and effectual for the preservation and promotion of the public health in the city. All orders and regulations of the board shall be published in the official newspaper and, after publication, shall have the force and effect of ordinances, including penalty for violation.(Prior Code, § 11.01)
Sec. 20-1. - Board of health · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Shullsburg - Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION
(a)The city voting polls shall be opened from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for all elections.(b)Pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 7.30, the city has established a system of election officials to conduct all elections in the city. The city shall have no less than five such officials; provided, however, that the city clerk-treasurer shall have the power to limit the number of election officials and to employ election workers in shifts. The city clerk-treasurer shall determine in advance of each general election and special election whether the number of election officials for such election should be reduced from the number prescribed by state law and, if such a reduction is so determined, the city clerk-treasurer shall further redistribute the duties among the remaining officials.(Prior Code, § 1.09)
Sec. 2-1. - City voting poll hours; election officials · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Shullsburg - Chapter 8 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Any class of public construction, or any part thereof, including, but not limited to, construction of water mains, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, street construction, and the erection of public buildings, may be done directly by the city and its employees, at any time, without submitting such construction to public bids, as required by Wis. Stats. § 62.15(1).(Prior Code, § 8.06)
Sec. 8-1. - Public construction projects · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Shullsburg permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Shullsburg, 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 Shullsburg?
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 Shullsburg, 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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