Building Safety: Permits and Inspections

Plan Submittal Requirements for new 1- and 2- family houses
To obtain a building permit, the following information must be submitted to the Building Inspector. PDF submittal is preferred:

• Completed and signed building permit application. Hard or soft copies are accepted.
• Completed ResCheck Worksheet
• A completed set of drawings that include:
  1. Site Plan
  2. Foundation Plan
  3. Floor Plans
  4. Elevation Drawings
  5. Wall Bracing

Online building application portal

You will need to create a one time log in. 

Click here for permit application 

For the permit system, make sure there is both an ‘Applicant’ and ‘Property owner’ entered in.

There is also a ‘sign off’ that you need to do at the end.

Applicants for new 1- and 2-family houses are required to apply Here as well as the City of Reedsburg's online portal.

Issuance of Building Permit

PDF or online submittal is preferred 

BUILDINGS or ADDITIONS – Applications for any new building or addition (including sheds, garages, etc) require an attached building plan/sketch/photo and site plan

FENCES – Applications for any fence require an attached site plan

DECKS – Applications for any deck require an attached deck plan and site plan

SIGNS – Applications require a plan/drawing of sign and location

MAINTENANCE – Applications required for replacement siding, roofs, windows

ALTERATIONS – Applications may be required for structural, wall, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC alterations

RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) – Applications required for utility work done in the public ROW, either per job or annually

EXTRATERRITORIAL (ET) – Applications for new buildings and additions in the ET Area; zoning standards only

Inspections

How to contact Brian Duvalle, Building Inspector:    

Reedsburg Utility Commission

https://reedsburgutility.com/

New developments may require Reedsburg Utility application and fees. Contact Reedsburg Utility Commission for more information, 608-768-1000.