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.