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Town of Oxford, WI permit planning guide
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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 Oxford, WI
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Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for Town of Oxford, WI
These excerpts provide context from official materials associated with this municipality.
Village of Oxford - Chapter 10 - FLOODPLAINS
(a)Statutory authorization. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authorization in Wis. Stats. §§ 61.35 and 62.23 for villages and cities; Wis. Stats. §§ 59.69, 59.692, and 59.694 for counties; and the requirements in Wis. Stats. § 87.30.(b)Finding of fact. Uncontrolled development and use of the floodplains and rivers of this municipality would impair the public health, safety, convenience, general welfare and tax base.(c)Statement of purpose. This chapter is intended to regulate floodplain development to:(1)Protect life, health and property;(2)Minimize expenditures of public funds for flood control projects;(3)Minimize rescue and relief efforts undertaken at the expense of the taxpayers;(4)Minimize business interruptions and other economic disruptions;(5)Minimize damage to public facilities in the floodplain;(6)Minimize the occurrence of future flood blight areas in the floodplain;(7)Discourage the victimization of unwary land and homebuyers;(8)Prevent increases in flood heights that could increase flood damage and result in conflicts between property owners; and(9)Discourage development in a floodplain if there is any practicable alternative to locate the activity, use or stru
Sec. 10-1. - Statutory authorization, finding of fact, statement of purpose, title and general provisions · p. 1 · Open sourceVillage of Oxford - Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION
Wis. Stats. ch. 689 controls for review of administrative determinations of the village and is adopted by reference in this section as if fully set forth.(Code 2005, § 2-3)
Sec. 2-1. - Review of administrative determinations · p. 1 · Open sourceVillage of Oxford - Chapter 30 - PUBLIC SAFETY
The provisions of Wis. Admin. Code chs. SPS 307 (explosives and fireworks), 314 (fire prevention), and 343 (anhydrous ammonia), as from time to amended, are incorporated herein by reference and adopted as part of this article.(Code 1992, § 5-3-1; Code 2005, § 26-31)
Sec. 30-19. - State codes adopted · p. 1 · Open sourceVillage of Oxford - Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
These collected ordinances shall be known and referred to as the "Code of Ordinances, Village of Oxford, Wisconsin." Such Code may also be cited as the "Oxford Code."(Code 1992, § 1-1-1; Code 2005, § 1-1)State Law reference— Codification, Wis. Stats. § 66.0103.
Sec. 1-1. - Code title; citation · p. 1 · Open sourceVillage of Oxford - Chapter 14 - HEALTH AND SANITATION
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:Health nuisance means any source of filth or cause of sickness.(Code 1992, § 8-1-2; Code 2005, § 10-1)
Sec. 14-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceVillage of Oxford - Chapter 26 - PARKS AND RECREATION
(a)Purpose of section. In order to protect the parks, parkways, recreational facilities and conservancy areas within the village from injury, damage or desecration, these regulations are enacted.(b)Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Park means all grounds, structures and watercourses which are or may be located within any area dedicated to the public use as a park, parkway, recreation facility, playground, swimming pool or conservancy area in the village.(c)Specific regulations.(1)Littering. No person shall litter, dump or deposit any rubbish, refuse, earth or other material in any park.(2)Sound devices. No person shall operate or play any amplifying system unless specific authority is first obtained from the village board, or designated committee thereof.(3)Bill posting. No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or attach any placard, bill, notice, sign or advertising matter upon any structure, tree or other natural object in any park, except park regulations and other signs authorized by the village board or the
Sec. 26-1. - Park regulations · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Oxford permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Oxford, 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 Oxford?
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 Oxford, 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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