Village of East Troy

Zoning Permit

Description: A zoning permit is required:

Before any structure is erected, affixed, moved, or structurally altered to increase its floor area.
Before any area of one acre or greater will be disturbed by excavation, grading, filling, or other earthmoving activities resulting in the loss or removal of protective ground cover or vegetation.
Before a land disturbing activity over more than 5,000 square feet is to occur on slopes greater than 12 percent.
Before any substantial alteration which would affect a change in use of an existing site or structure.
Before any use for which a conditional use permit has been granted under this Chapter commences operation.
Before the commencement of any structural modification or structural repair of an existing nonconforming structure, or to a structure housing a nonconforming use.
Before the establishment of any specific land use described for which a stormwater management plan, grading plan, and/or erosion control plan is required.
Before any other land disturbing activity occurs where the Zoning Administrator determines that high levels of erosion or runoff is likely unless an erosion control plan, stormwater management plan, or both is developed.
Any other instances that have been indicated in other parts of this Chapter.

Decision-maker(s): Zoning Administrator

Duration of permit: A zoning permit automatically expires (1) 4 months of the date of issuance if completed work does not equal 10 percent or more of the dollar amount of the permit or (2) 18 months of the date of issuance if the structure for which the permit is issued is less than 75 percent complete as measured by the dollar amount of the permit.

Application Fee

Accessory building 200 sq ft or more: $45.00
Accessory building less than 200 sq ft: $35.00
Additions, remodels: $65.00
Attached deck on house: $45.00
Commercial: $150.00
One and two-family residential: $125.00
Swimming pool - above-ground: $35.00
Swimming pool - inground: $45.00

Full Text from eCode360®

§ 510-156: Zoning permit.

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to specify the requirements and procedures for the issuance of zoning permits.

Applicability. Zoning permits are generally issued by the Zoning Administrator for certain projects, as specified in Subsection B(1) through (9), below, in order to verify compliance with the provisions of this chapter. For projects requiring a building permit, the Building Inspector may instead review the project for compliance with the provisions of this chapter, in which case a zoning permit shall not be required. A zoning permit is required from the Zoning Administrator in the following instances:

(1)

Before any structure is erected, affixed, moved, or structurally altered to increase its floor area.

(2)

Before any area of one acre or greater will be disturbed by excavation, grading, filling, or other earthmoving activities resulting in the loss or removal of protective ground cover or vegetation.

(3)

Before a land disturbing activity over more than 5,000 square feet is to occur on slopes greater than 12%.

(4)

Before any substantial alteration which would effect a change in use of an existing site or structure.

(5)

Before any use for which a conditional use permit has been granted under this chapter commences operation.

(6)

Before the commencement of any structural modification or structural repair of an existing nonconforming structure or to a structure housing a nonconforming use.

(7)

Before the establishment of any specific land use described for which a stormwater management plan, grading plan, and/or erosion control plan is required.

(8)

Before any other land disturbing activity occurs where the Zoning Administrator determines that high levels of erosion or runoff are likely unless an erosion control plan or stormwater management plan, or both, is developed.

(9)

Any other instances that have been indicated in other parts of this chapter.

Review and approval. All zoning permit requests shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator, unless as otherwise specified in Subsection B above.

Application requirements. Applications for a zoning permit shall be made to the Zoning Administrator on forms furnished by the Zoning Administrator and shall include the following information where pertinent for proper review:

(1)

Name and address of the applicant, owner of the site, architect, professional engineer and contractor.

(2)

Description of the subject site by lot, block, and recorded subdivision or by metes and bounds; address of the subject site; type of structure; existing and proposed operation or use of the structure or site; number of employees; and the zoning district within which the subject site lies.

(3)

Plat of survey prepared by a land surveyor licensed in Wisconsin showing the location, boundaries, dimensions, uses and size of the following: subject site; existing and proposed structures; existing and proposed easements; streets and other public ways; off-street parking, loading areas, and driveways; existing highway access restrictions; high water, channel floodway, and floodplain boundaries; and existing and proposed street, side, and rear yards. In addition, the plat of survey shall show type, slope and boundaries of soils shown in the Walworth County Soils Survey prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.[1]

[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

(4)

Additional information as may be required by the Plan Commission or Zoning Administrator.

(5)

Zoning permit applications for signs shall also adhere to the requirements of § 510-141.

Review by the Zoning Administrator. A zoning permit shall be granted or denied by the Zoning Administrator in writing within 30 days of the application, and the applicant shall post such permit in a conspicuous place at the site. The permit shall expire within four months unless work equal to 10% of the dollar amount of the permit has been completed or within 18 months after the issuance of the permit if the structure for which a permit was issued is not 75% completed as measured by the dollar amount of the permit. The applicant shall reapply for a zoning permit before recommencing work on the structure. Any permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.

Fees. A fee is required with the submittal of a zoning permit application (see § 510-149). Zoning permit fees do not include and are in addition to building permit fees established by the Building Code. A double fee may be charged by the Zoning Administrator if work is started before a permit is applied for and issued. Such double fee shall not release the applicant from full compliance with this chapter nor from prosecution for violation of this chapter.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

Submittal Deadline

This application can be submitted anytime.

Application Materials

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a determination of completeness?

When we receive a development application, staff will review the materials to make sure the application submittal is complete and ready for formal review. If an application submittal is not complete, staff will notify the applicant and describe the parts that are not complete.

A determination that an application is complete means the application is ready for formal review and does not suggest the applicant has provided sufficient information in all regards or preclude the reviewing authority from requesting additional information it deems appropriate.

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I need to hire a professional surveyor. Can you recommend one?

The Village cannot recommend any particular surveyor. We do however maintain a list consultants and offer it as a public service. Check it out HERE. You can browse the list or use the filter to find those providing the services you may need.

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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Can a decision made by the Zoning Administrator be appealed?

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to make various decisions which are administrative in nature. All such decisions can be appealed to the Board of Appeals. Details about the procedures and other details are posted HERE. An appeal must be made soon after the decision.

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Primary Staff Contact

Orrin Sumwalt, Zoning Administrator

(414) 336-7915

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Village Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Village regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

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