City of Sturgeon Bay, WI Permits

Building Permit Application

Building HVAC / Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler Application

Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay fillable application. Verify against the current municipal form before submitting; plan sets and supporting documents are attached separately.

Plumbing Plan Review Application

Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay fillable application. Verify against the current municipal form before submitting; plan sets and supporting documents are attached separately.

Street Tree Planting Permit Application

Street-tree planting in the city terrace/right-of-way requires city approval and may require a deposit (Street Tree Deposit). Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay fillable application. Verify against the current municipal form before submitting; plan sets and supporting documents are attached separately.

Fence Permit Application

Field set approximated from the City of Sturgeon Bay fence permit template and fence ordinance summary (setback, height, design, maintenance, permit requirement). Verify against the current municipal form before submitting.

Conditional Use Permit Application

Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Variance Application

Heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Application

Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Zoning Board of Appeals — Appeal Application

Appeal of an administrative decision/order under the zoning code, heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Certified Survey Map (CSM) Application

Land division / lot reconfiguration by Certified Survey Map. Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application

Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Aesthetic Design & Site Plan Review Application

Required for new construction / exterior changes subject to Aesthetic Design & Site Plan Review Board review. Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Historic Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness

Required for exterior work on a designated landmark or property in a historic district, reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission. Discretionary application reviewed at a public meeting/hearing. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. Required exhibits (site plan, survey, narrative, fee) are attached separately.

Permanent Sign Permit Application

Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay sign permit application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. A scaled drawing showing sign dimensions, copy, and placement is attached separately.

Temporary Sign Permit

Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay sign permit application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. A scaled drawing showing sign dimensions, copy, and placement is attached separately.

City Banner Permit Application

For banners displayed on city banner poles / right-of-way for an event or organization. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay sign permit application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting. A scaled drawing showing sign dimensions, copy, and placement is attached separately.

Demolition Permit Application

Demolition/razing may require utility disconnection sign-offs and erosion control. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting.

Driveway Permit Application

For a new or modified driveway approach connecting to a city street. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting.

Street Opening Permit Application

Excavation/opening in a city street, terrace, or right-of-way. Typical fee $55 plus a restoration deposit. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting.

Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application

For outdoor cafe seating placed in the public sidewalk/right-of-way. Field set mirrors the City of Sturgeon Bay application; verify against the current municipal form before submitting.