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Town of Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, WI
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Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for Town of Plymouth, WI
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City of Plymouth - TITLE 16 - Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
(a)Board of appeals. The board of appeals, created pursuant to section 2-4-4 of the City of Plymouth ordinances pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 62.23(7)(e), shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is error in any order, decision, or determination made by the administering authority in administering this chapter. The board shall also use the rules, procedures, duties, and powers authorized by statute in hearing and deciding appeals. Upon appeal, the board may authorize variances from the provisions of this chapter that are not contrary to the public interest and where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the chapter will result in unnecessary hardship.(b)Who may appeal. Appeals to the board of appeals may be taken by any aggrieved person or by an officer, department, board, or bureau of the City of Plymouth affected by any decision of the administering authority.(History: Created by Ord. 3, 2019)
Sec. 16-2-15 - Appeals · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Plymouth - TITLE 1 - General Provisions for Use of Code of Ordinances
Upon annexation, all properties with building improvements shall connect to city electric, water, and sewer services whenever such services are available to the annexed property. The provisions of section 8-1-8, Compulsory Connection to Sewer and Water, shall apply to all annexed properties with building improvements regardless of whether such improvements are commercial or residential in nature.(Ord. 14-2018)
Sec. 1-3-4 - Compulsory connection to city utilities · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Plymouth - TITLE 5 - Public Safety
(a)Fire department established.(1)The City of Plymouth Fire Department is hereby created and shall be responsible for the program of fire protection for the citizens and property within the City of Plymouth. The department shall be a combination department consisting of full-time, paid-on-call or volunteer members. All members shall be considered employees of the City of Plymouth and subject to the general employment policies of the city. Its organization and internal regulations shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter.(2)The fire chief may make such rules and regulations for the good government and operation of the department as he may deem necessary, but such rules shall not be inconsistent with this section.(b)Mission of the fire protection program. The mission of the Plymouth Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of citizens and visitors, without prejudice or favoritism, from natural or man-made hazards and medical emergencies through prevention, education, and intervention.(c)Fire department; how constituted. The officers of the Plymouth Fire Department shall consist of a chief, appointed by the fire and police commission, two assistant chiefs and ni
Sec. 5-2-1 - Fire department organization; goals of the department · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Plymouth - TITLE 14 - Subdivision Regulations
The subdivider shall grade each land division in order to establish street, block and lot grades in proper relation to each other and to topography as follows:(a)The subdivider shall grade the full width of the right-of-way of all proposed streets in accordance with the approved plans, including the grading of site triangles at each intersection.(b)Block grading shall be completed by one or more of the following methods:(1)Regrading along the side or rear lot lines which provides for drainage to the public drainage facilities.(2)Parts of all lots may be graded to provide for drainage to a ditch or to a swale, provided any ditches or swales are in public drainage easements.(3)Draining across rear or side lot lines may be permitted provided that the course of drainage is within a public drainage easement and is toward public drainage facilities.(c)Lot grading shall be completed so that water drains away from each building site toward public drainage facilities at a minimum grade of two percent and provisions shall be made to prevent drainage onto properties adjacent to the land division unless to a public drainage facility.(d)Grading activities shall not result in slopes greater than
Sec. 14-1-76 - Grading · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Plymouth - TITLE 8 - Health and Sanitation
The following terms are defined for the purposes of this section:(a)Definitions.(1)Assisted living facility means a community - based residential facility, a residential care apartment complex, or an adult family home, as defined in Wis. Stats. § 50.01.(2)Child care center means a facility operated by a child care provider that provides care and supervision for four or more children under seven years of age for less than 24 hours a day.(3)Educational facility means any building used principally for educational purposes in which a school is located or a course of instruction or training program is offered that has been approved or licensed by a state agency or board.(4)Notwithstanding Wis. Stats. 101.01(5), employment means any trade, occupation, or process of manufacture or any method of carrying on such trade, occupation, or process of manufacture in which any person may be engaged.(5)Enclosed indoor area, means all space between a floor and a ceiling that is bounded by walls, doors, or windows, whether open or closed, covering more than 50 percent of the combined surface area of the vertical planes constituting the perimeter of the area. A wall includes any retractable divider, g
Sec. 8-1-1 - Smoking prohibited · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Plymouth - TITLE 11 - Offenses and Nuisances
The following statutes defining offenses against the peace and good order of the state are adopted by reference to define offenses against the peace and good order of the city provided the penalty for commission of such offenses hereunder shall be limited to a forfeiture imposed under the general penalty provisions of this Code of Ordinances. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein by reference are intended to be made part of this Code.(1)Wis. Stats. § 50.58Careless Smoking(2)Wis. Stats. § 118.07Safety Requirements(3)Wis. Stats. § 118.08School Zones; Crossings(4)Wis. Stats. § 118.09Safety Zones(5)Wis. Stats. § 118.10School Safety Patrols(6)Wis. Stats. § 118.105Control of Traffic on School Premises(7)Wis. Stats. § 118.11School Fences(8)Wis. Stats. § 118.123Reports and Records(9)Wis. Stats. § 134.65Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer License(10)Wis. Stats. § 134.66Restrictions on Sale or Gift of Cigarettes or Tobacco Products(11)Wis. Stats. § 167.10Fireworks Regulated(12)Wis. Stats. § 175.25Illegal Storage of Junked Vehicles(13)Wis. Stats. § 938.983Use of Tobacco Products(14)Wis. Stats. § 939.05Parties to Crime(15)Wis. Stats. § 939.22
Sec. 11-1-1 - Offenses against state laws subject to forfeiture · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Plymouth permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Plymouth, 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth, 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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