Instructions for using the short form in Townsend.
Step 1
Print a copy of the short form application.
STEP 2:
PROVIDE EROSION CONTROL INFORMATION IN THE FORM OF AN ATTACHMENT
FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES THAT WILL DISTURB SOIL.
NOTE: Wisconsin law required erosion control on all construction sites. Soil must not be allowed to be carried off your property by water runoff. If you are disturbing more than one acre you are required to file a storm water control plan with the DNR. Erosion enforcement could come from the county, the DNR or the State, depending on the sensitivity and size of the building area. If there are potential erosion control issues such as grades over 12%, they must be indicated on a BUILDING SITE PLAN and filed with this application. Show any wet lands, or water of any kind. Use arrows to show the downward direction of slopes. Remember that most erosion control inspectors generally believe that any ditch that flows to any protected watershed will need special attention including ditches along public roads.
It is the owners responsibility to comply with any county or DNR rules that apply to erosion, storm water and set-backs.
BUILDING MATERIAL WASTES
LEAD PAINT and ASBESTOS
All building material wastes shall be managed to prevent pollutants and debris from being carried off the site by runoff. Waste is not to be buried or burned on site. Cement trucks must not wash up on streets or right of way. Owners could be charged for cement removal or repairs to roads in the public right of way.
WARNING: Homes built prior to 1978 could contain lead paint which is dangerous to your health and is especially dangerous for children. The Wisconsin Department of Health has issued rules that must be followed when doing renovations in these structures.
BEGINNING APRIL 22, 2010 ---- RENOVATION WORK WILL BE REGULATED WHEN PERFORMED FOR COMPENSATION IN A DWELLING OR CHILD OCCUPIED FACILITY BUILT PRIOR TO 1978 AND DISTURBS MORE THAN SIX SQUARE FEET OF PAINT IN A ROOM OR 20 SQUARE FEET OF EXTERIOR PAINT OR INVOLVES
WINDOWS.
Failure to comply with Chapter DHS 163 can subject contractors to investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Health, loss of license or fines up to $1000 per day for each violation. .See the department WEB site: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/index.htm
The DNR regulates the removal of materials containing asbestos. See their WEB Site for more information:
http://dnr.wi.gov/air/compenf/asbestos/
SPECIAL DRAINAGE CONCERNS
Some building sites have potentially problematic drainage issues. It is the responsibility of the building permit applicant to consider soil and surface drainage conditions when placing any structure on a site. This includes how the placement will influence drainage from and to adjacent property. It is the designer and owners responsibility to provide methods to effectively control water ingress into a basement area and especially at widows used for egress from basements
COUNTY LAND USE PERMIT generally REQUIRED
You will often NEED A COUNTY LAND USE / ZONING PERMIT for projects that disturb soil in Oconto County.
Call your county officials if your project significantly changes the building or disturbs soil for construction to check if you need a county permit.
Although the Town does not require a permit for a paved or cement padio built at grade level Oconto County generally does require a permit.
Call Oconto Zoning Office : 920-834-6827
Oconto county permits also available from Bill Bartz (715) 276-6644 if in the Townsend area.
For you information minimum set-back for indicated conditions are as follows for all Towns in Oconto County.
Front Yard
Federal Hwy. 110 feet.
County Hwy. 75 feet
Town Road 63 feet
Measured from road centerline.
Side Yard
Principal structure 10 feet to side lot line.
Detached outbuilding
5 feet if less than 100 feet of lot width.
7.5 feet if lot width is more than 100 ft.
Rear Yard
Non- shoreline property.
At least 20 feet.
Lake, river or stream property.
75 feet from ordinary high water mark.
35 foot regulated vegetative zone.
Sanitary
Drainfield
Needs to be located at least 5 feet from any property line and at least 50 feet from any high water mark of a lake, river or stream.
Septic tanks.
Must be located over 5 feet from dwelling.
Must be located over 25 feet from a well.
Must be located over 50 feet from drainfield.
STEP 3:
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION IN THE FORM OF AN ATTACHMENT,
FOR BUILDING PROJECTS, REMODELING OR ADDITIONS WITH YOUR APPLICATION
USING ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
(1) A set of building plans showing foundation requirements, intended use, building dimensions, window sizes, door sizes and general construction information needs to be sent with the application.
(2) A copy of a contract or a booklet from a manufacturer describing the building method and materials that will be used.
(3) A drawing or narriative developed by the applicant that provides the general constriction materials and methods that will be used.
STEP 4.
ENCLOSE CHECK FOR PREMIT FEE -
Make check payable to TOM SMITH INSPECTIONS LLC..
Town of Townsend Fees
- Make check payable to TOM SMITH INSPECTIONS LLC..
Accessory building or detached garage:
Base permit fees are for buildings that have minimal erosion impact, and are used for vehicle or similar storage
but are not used for human habitation.
Accessory Buildings under 150 sq. feet --------------$ 10
Accessory Buildings 151 to 600 square feet -------$ 30
Accessory Buildings 601 to 750 square feet---------$ 60
Accessory Buildings over 750 square feet-----------$ 90
Electrical Inspection fee for (meter/service) -- --No charge if it is part of a new building application and inspection is
coordinated with other inspections. Uncoordinated inspections will be charged the special inspection fee.
Decks elevated over 2 feet either attached or detached from a structure. No charge if it is part of a new building
application and inspection is coordinated with other inspections. Uncoordinated inspections will be considered special
inspections and charged that fee. Decks constructed 12 months after occupancy permit is granted will require a new permit.
Permit fee: $20 plus 5 cents per square foot.
Dwelling alterations and remodeling that involve substantial change or use of a dwelling space or its systems
within the existing exterior dimensions of the dwelling.
Permit fee: $30 plus 20 cents a square foot of remodeled area.
Dwelling additions that increase the outside dimension of the dwelling.
Permit fee: $100 plus 20 cents for each square foot over 600.
Culvert and Driveway Permits: CLICK HERE TO LINK TO TOWN REQUIREMENTS.
Permit fee: $25
Special inspection rates ---- based on $50 trip fee plus $30 per hour.
Requests for variances from the code under Comm. 20 to 25 Uniform Dwelling Code shall be the state fee plus $60 for
local administrative cost for each variation request.
STEP 4
MAIL APPLICATION FORM, THE FEE PAYMENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
TOM SMITH INSPECTIONS LLC
2740 Otto Court
Green Bay WI 54313
Site work may start on the day you place the application in the mail.
Your permit card will be returned to you by mail. Post in clear view of the street upon receipt.
CONTRACTORS ARE EXPECTED TO CALL FOR INSPECTIONS AS NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT. Generally an inspection is done for a structure with a FOUNDATION prior to back fill. Followed by ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING or INSULATION if work is being covered and can’t be inspected as part of a FINAL INSPECTION when the project is complete. Underground pools are inspected prior to the concrete shell being installed.
Inspections are based on manufacturers installation recommendations, codes and good construction practices