Town of Delavan, WI - Zoning permits

Zoning permits may be required for any construction, addition or alteration of any structure, including but not limited to sheds, carports, decks, patios, porches, dormers, roof alterations, new or replacement retaining walls, signs, entrance pillars and gates, stairs and landings, and vegetation removal or grading.  A structure is defined as anything constructed or erected.  Please contact your local zoning administrator with any questions or to determine if a zoning permit is required for your project.

Below you will find information on zoning permits for the Town of Delavan. You can scroll down the page or click one of the green links below to jump to a specific section.

Zoning Administrator information | Important checklists | Permit applications | Permit fees | Miscellaneous


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zoning administrator - Nancy Welch

Office # 262-741-4972
Cell #

Office Location
100 W Walworth Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(Driving Directions)

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm

Payment
Cash or Check

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important checklists

Fence Regulations
Although a permit is not required, this provides you with the regulations to which you must install your fence.

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permit applications

Sign
Any sign erected, including signage on the structure itself, requires a permit.

Zoning Permit Application
Use this application for all residential construction EXCEPT on waterfront properties. Use this application for all construction which changes the size or shape of the building. This includes, but is not limited to, additions, structural alterations, and decks.

Zoning Permit Application - Commercial
Use this application for all commercial construction. Use this application for all construction which changes the size or shape of the building. This includes, but is not limited to, additions, structural alterations, and decks.

Zoning Permit Application - Waterfront
Use this application for all residential construction on waterfront properties ONLY. Use this application for all construction which changes the size or shape of the building. This includes, but is not limited to, additions, structural alterations, and decks.

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permit fees

Sanitary Fee Schedule
Fee schedule for POWTS. (Holding Tanks, Septic Systems, etc)

Zoning Fee Schedule
Fee schedule for construction EXCEPT on waterfront properties.

Zoning Fee Schedule - Waterfront
Fee schedule for construction on waterfront properties ONLY.

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Miscellaneous

Holding Tank Agreement
When a holding tank is required on your property you must complete this form.

Holding Tank Service Agreement
When a holding tank is required on your property you must complete this form.

more applications from Walworth County
Walworth County has many other applications, checklists, and other information. This link will take you directly to their website that has that information.

POWTS Maintenance Agreement
When a septic system is required on your property you must complete this form.

Sanitary
If your property does not have a sewer system, you will need to install a private on-site wastewater treatment system (POWTS). This application should be completed by the installer, not the homeowner.

Sanitary - State
If your property does not have a sewer system, you will need to install a private on-site wastewater treatment system (POWTS). This application should be completed by the installer, not the homeowner.

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