Adams County Planning & Zoning

Adams County  Website click here.

Planning Commission
Al Bilbao, June Brain, Ron Fregien, Deena Griffin, Phil McLaughlin, Jason Lauby, Ron Jacobson

Zoning Board of Appeals
Jerry Backus, Dave Repinski, Howard Tenpas, Winn Powers, Laurie Francis,
Robert McGrath
Alternate (1) Jim Hoffman Alternate (2) Bob Neuenfeldt

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NEW ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING

For NEW ONE OR TWO FAMILY DWELLING the following must be done before the Inspector can issue a Building permit.

1. Sanitary Permit - You must have a Sanitary permit issued from Adams County Planning and Zoning office. Their phone # is (608) 339-4222. If you already have a septic system on your property and it is more than 2 years old, you would need what is called a re-connect permit from the County. Adams County Government

2. County Zoning Permit - If your building project is located within 1,000 feet of a lake or flowage or within 300 feet of any navigable stream, then you would be required to apply for a zoning permit from Adams County Planning and Zoning. Adams County Government

3. Town of Rome Zoning Permit - You must apply for and have approved a zoning permit from the Town Zoning Administrator. 

4. Association Approval - If your property is located in an area governed by one of the Associations, for example; Lake Arrowhead Association, you must have your building plans approved by that Association.

5. Two (2) sets of building plans must be submitted to the Town of Rome.

EACH SET OF PLANS SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING;

a. Plot plan showing the location of the building in relation to other buildings, wells, surface waters, property lines, and septic systems. An Erosion Control Plan shall be included on the plot plan and shall show the direction of all slopes on the site. Where the land will be disturbed, the slopes shall be indicated in 3 categories - less than 12% slope, 12% - 20% slope, or more than 20% slope. The plan shall indicate initial erosion control measures planned based on the slopes prior to construction.

b. Floor plans for each floor level that show the size and location of all rooms, doors, windows, structural features, exits, and stairs. The use of each room shall be indicated. The location of plumbing fixtures, chimneys, and heating and cooling appliances.

c. Elevations which show the exterior appearance of the building, indicate the location, size, and configuration of doors, windows, roof, chimneys, exterior grade, footing and foundation walls, and include the type of exterior finish. 

d. Energy Worksheet along with other data, calculations, and information to determine if the building will meet the requirements of the code (UDC).

e.  Erosion Control Plan

6. You will need to submit a completed Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application, along with the permit fees and other municipal fees which may be required at the time of construction. Permits for the mechanical installations of the dwelling may be combined on the building permit application. If this is done, we would require the Master Plumber in charge of your project sign a Plumbing Installation Affidavit attesting to the fact that he is the plumbing contractor doing the work. Signed "Cautionary Statement" is needed if the owner is taking out the building permit. Other than the property owner, only a State certified contractor may take out local building permits for work performed on one and two family dwellings.

7. Building Permit Fees

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

MISC. INFORMATION.

Driveway Permit - All Driveways installed, altered, changed, replaced or extended after 10/10/96 must have a driveway permit and be approved as to location by the Director of Public works. Driveways on the County Trunk System require a County driveway permit issued by Adams County.

Chapter 11 Building Code  

All permit fees subject to change.

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SHEDS AND DECKS

For Sheds and Decks the following must be done before the Inspector can issue a Building permit.

1. Association Approval - If your property is located in an area governed by one of the Associations, for example; Lake Arrowhead Association, you must have your building plans approved by that Association first.

2. County Zoning Permit - If your building project is located within 1,000 feet of a lake or flowage or within 300 feet of any navigable stream, then you would be required to apply for a zoning permit from Adams County Planning and zoning.

3. Town of Rome Zoning Permit -  You must apply for and have approved a zoning permit from the Town Zoning Administrator. 

Click above link to complete the interactive form on-line, print  and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

4. Plot plan - showing the location of the building in relation to other buildings, wells, surface waters, property lines, and septic systems.

5. WI Building Permit Application - The maximum size of a shed is 150 sq.ft. exterior dimensions. The maximum height of a shed is 10 foot from the highest point of the top of the interior floor. Overhang projections can not exceed 16" in any directions. No windows are permitted. Shed cannot be used for any other use than storage of personal property.

Click above link to complete the interactive form on-line, print  and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

Print out a complete shed and deck packet including non-interactive applications that can be completed and mailed to the above address.

MISC. INFORMATION

Driveway Permit - All Driveways installed, altered, changed, replaced or extended after 10/10/96 must have a driveway permit and be approved as to location by the Director of Public works. Driveways on the County Trunk System require a County driveway permit issued by Adams County.

Chapter 11 Building Code

All permit fees subject to change.

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REMODELING OR ADDITIONS

For REMODELING OR ADDITIONS the following must be done before the Inspector can issue a Building permit.

1. Sanitary Permit - You must have a Sanitary permit issued from Adams County Planning and Zoning office. Their phone # is (608) 339-4222. If you already have a septic system on your property and it is more than 2 years old, you would need what is called a re-connect permit from the County.
Adams County Government

2. County Zoning Permit - If your building project is located within 1,000 feet of a lake or flowage or within 300 feet of any navigable stream, then you would be required to apply for a zoning permit from Adams County Planning and zoning. Adams County Government

3. Town of Rome Zoning Permit - You must apply for and have approved a zoning permit from the Town Zoning Administrator. 

Click above link to complete the interactive form on-line, print  and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

4. Association Approval - If your property is located in an area governed by one of the Associations, for example; Lake Arrowhead Association, you must have your building plans approved by that Association.

5. WI BUILDING Application / ELECTRICAL Application / PLUMBING Application / HVAC Application

Click above links to complete the interactive forms on-line, print  and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

Print out a complete remodeling and additions packet including non-interactive applications that can be completed and mailed to the above address.

6. Chapter 11 Building Code

All permit fees subject to change.

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RESIDENTIAL GARAGE

For RESIDENTIAL GARAGE the following must be done before the Inspector can issue a Building permit.

1. County Zoning Permit - If your building project is located within 1,000 feet of a lake or flowage or within 300 feet of any navigable stream, then you would be required to apply for a zoning permit from Adams County Planning and Zoning.
Adams County Government

2. Town of Rome Zoning Permit - You must apply for and have approved a zoning permit from the Town Zoning Administrator. 

Click above link to complete the interactive form on-line, print and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

4. Plot Plan showing the location of the building in relation to other buildings, wells, surface waters, property lines, and septic systems.

5. Building plan showing the size of the structure, an elevation of the structure and a cross sectional drawing showing the types of materials being used.

6. WI Building Permit Application - Construction of a garage is not allowed until a home has been constructed on the lot. If you own two connecting lots and you want to build the garage on the second lot you must build the garage so that at least one foot of the foundation crosses the lot line that separates the two lots.

WI BUILDING Application / ELECTRICAL Application
Click above to complete the interactive form on-line, print and mail to:

Building Inspector/Town of Rome
1156 Alpine Drive
Nekoosa, WI 54457

Print out a complete garage packet including non-interactive applications that can be completed and mailed to the above address.

MISC. INFORMATION:

Driveway Permit- All Driveways installed, altered, changed, replaced or extended after 10/10/96 must have a driveway permit and be approved as to location by the Director of Public works. Driveways on the County Trunk System require a County driveway permit issued by Adams County.

Chapter 11 Building Code

All permit fees subject to change.

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MOBILE HOME

Obtaining permits for the placement of a MOBILE HOME (Manufactured Home) requires the following:

MISC. INFORMATION

Driveway Permit - All Driveways installed, altered, changed, replaced or extended after 10/10/96 must have a driveway permit and be approved as to location by the Director of Public works. Driveways on the County Trunk System require a County driveway permit issued by Adams County.