Land Use/Sanitary Permit Application

Introduction

The following is a small sampling of land uses that require a permit. Select the type of permit you are applying for to receive instructions on how to fill out the application properly and the information that needs to be submitted along with the application. This general review of instructions is not meant to replace or completely supply you with all the criteria/restrictions/requirements that may be included in receiving a permit from our Department.

Please note that other uses also require a land use permit and we suggest contacting our office prior to any construction, development or excavation to avoid penalties or added fines. If the construction project you are involved in is not listed below, any of our staff can provide you with a complete listing of what projects require a permit in Sauk County or refer to the brochure below "Do I need a permit?".  Refer to the document titled "Planning and Zoning Fee List" (link found below) for a list of fees.

General Instructions

To apply for a land use permit please download the below form and follow these general instructions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff to assist you @ (608) 355-3285.

NOTE: Be sure to have the correct year's application. The wrong application will not be allowed and returned to you.

Section 1 - Land Owner Information.

This asks for the property owners name, address and contact information. All permits are issued to the property owner only.

Section 2 - Property Description

This information can be found on your tax statement. If you do not have it, our office can assist you in finding the proper information. Please fill out as much as you can. Fee Amounts are linked to below.

Section 3 - Building Description

1. Here you tell us who your contractor is. You are allowed to just put down "self" if you have not chosen one or would like to be the only contact for your permit. Please note that your land use card (permit card) will be mailed to the person you put in this section.
2. Please be sure to describe everything you are building.
3. Value of structure - this what a tax assessor might value your structure, rather that what it may cost to build.
4. Size of structure and setback distances. Please be as specific as you can. While setback distances are different than if you were building a structure, it will help us in reviewing your permit to understand exactly how far from property lines and/or other structures you may be, and certain zoning districts have restrictions on sizes and all zoning districts have setback distances that you must follow.

Section 4 - Plumbing Description

If applicable this information must provide us with your licensed plumber/septic installers, name, address, phone number and license number. The additional information will tell us about the type of septic system that is being installed and the setback distances. This information must be complete prior to our office issuing a permit. More often than not, your plumber/installer many times will fill this information out for you.

Section 5 - Fire Sign

This section does not apply unless you are building on a tax parcel that has no other buildings, a new driveway and no other existing fire number.

Be sure to read the entire application and sign and date before sending into our office. Your permit application must be accompanied by a plot plan showing all lot lines, and your proposed building, as well as any other structures on the site, septic tank and field (if applicable) and a check made out to Sauk County Planning & Zoning in the amount listed on the fee schedule.

Specific Project Types

Here are some more general instructions for specific building projects. See their specific instructions pages linked to at the bottom of this page.

• Boathouse
• Detached Garage
• Filling & Grading
• Home Addition
• New Residence withMunicipal Septic
• New Residence with Private Septic
• Pole Shed