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Land Use Permits

Required land use permits must be obtained prior to beginning a construction or relocation project. After-the-fact permits will be charged a triple fee.

WHEN IS A LAND USE PERMIT REQUIRED?

A property owner must obtain a land use permit anytime a structure is to be built, moved, or structurally altered.

Examples: Construction of a new single family dwelling, addition to an existing single family dwelling, moving a garage onto a property, adding a deck or patio, removing an existing shed and replacing it with a newly constructed shed.


WHAT DO I NEED TO OBTAIN A LAND USE PERMIT?
  • Please complete the Preliminary Land Use Application Form under Zoning on our Forms and Documents page and return it to our department.
  • Once the department reviews the Preliminary Land Use Application form, a member of the department will contact you with what permit(s) may be needed for the project, and any additionally required information that may be needed to complete the permitting process.
  • The appropriate fee in either cash or check (checks can be made payable to: Shawano County Planning & Development).
WHERE CAN LAND USE PERMITS BE OBTAINED?

Land use permits can be obtained from the Planning & Development Department located in the basement of the Shawano County Courthouse. Appointments are required. Please make an appointment by calling (715) 526-6766.


HOW MUCH DOES A LAND USE PERMIT COST?

Please click here for our current fee schedule.


HOW LONG ARE LAND USE PERMITS GOOD FOR?

Upon issuance, a land use permit is in effect for 12 months. A land use permit may be renewed prior to expiration for an additional year.