Building & Zoning
The Building & Zoning Department helps ensure that all construction and property improvements in Richland Center are safe, code-compliant, and consistent with the City’s zoning rules. Most projects require a permit before starting work.
City of Richland Center Building & Zoning Permits Required
Work started without required permits are subject to double fees
For Zoning Questions call 608-647-3466 or email zoning@richlandcenterwi.gov
| Permits | Zoning Dept. |
Fee |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| New 1-2 Family Residential Dwelling | Yes | $125 | Yes |
| New 3+ Family Residential Dwelling | Yes | $150 | Yes |
| Commercial or Industrial Building | Yes | $200 | Yes |
| Remodeling of a Structure | Yes | $75 | Yes |
| Addition to a Structure | Yes | $75 | Yes |
| Accessory Building <120 sq ft | Yes | $35 | No |
| Accessory Building >120 sq ft | Yes | $35 | Yes |
| Garage (detached) | Yes | $35 | Yes |
| Deck | Yes | $25 | Yes |
| Fence | Yes | $35 | No |
| Sign | Yes | $40 + $1/sq ft | No |
| Razing/Demolishing a Structure | Yes | $50 | Yes |
| Land or Certified Survey Map | Yes | $25 | No |
| Land Split | Yes | $400 | No |
| Rezoning (Requires City Council Approval) | Yes | $700 | No |
| Conditional Use Permit (Requires City Council Approval) | Yes | $400 | No |
| Planned Unit Development | Yes | $200 | No |
| Annexation (Requires CSM/Plat) | Yes | $700 | No |
| Any Electrical | No | - | Yes |
| Any Plumbing | No | - | Yes |
| HVAC Replacement | No | - | Yes |
| Remodel: interior without structural changes (installing cabinets/counter tops, new floor covering) | No | - | No |
| Roof Replacement | No | - | Yes |
| Siding/Window Replacement | No | - | No |
| HVAC/Plumbing Maintenance | No | - | No |
| Variance/Special Exemption/Decision Appeals (Goes before Board of Appeals) | Yes | $250 | No |
| See Building & Zoning Permit Fee Schedule for Building Permit Fees | |||
Zoning Ordinance 400.05(5)(a) Administration & Enforcement: No person shall erect, alter, remodel, demolish, wreck or move any building, structure, sign or part thereof without first securing a zoning permit, therefore.
If you are uncertain as to whether a permit is required, please call the Zoning Administrator at (608) 647-3466 or the Building Inspector at (608) 444-0372.
