Monroe County, WI — County-Administered Permits
Permit types Monroe County administers directly — mainly unincorporated areas and towns without their own building department
How permitting works in Monroe County
Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (SPS 320–325) applies statewide to 1- & 2-family dwellings; municipalities (or their contracted UDC inspectors) administer it locally. Commercial buildings follow SPS 361–366 with DSPS or delegated plan review. Zoning, fences, signs, and right-of-way work are regulated by local ordinance; shoreland/floodplain standards flow from NR 115/116 via county and municipal ordinances.
Planning & Zoning
Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Land Division / Certified Survey Map Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Shoreland / Floodplain Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Variance / Zoning Board of Appeals Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Conditional / Special Use Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Rezoning / Map Amendment Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Public Works
Erosion Control / Grading Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Driveway / Curb Cut Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Building
Building Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.
Sanitation
Private Onsite Wastewater / Septic (POWTS/SSTS) Permit Application
State-default templateState-default Wisconsin county application template. In Wisconsin, counties administer shoreland/ floodplain zoning (NR 115/116), private onsite wastewater (POWTS) sanitary permits, land division, and — for towns without their own zoning or UDC administration — general zoning and building-code review in unincorporated areas. Confirm the exact form, administering department, and fee schedule with the county Land Use / Planning & Zoning or Land Conservation department before filing.