Permitting
Do I Need a Permit?
In order to protect the village atmosphere and character of the town, prevent public nuisances, and promote health and safety, the Town requires permits for various activities you may want to do on your property.
The Town has three different permit processes. Depending on what you would like to do on your property you may need one, two, or all three of these permits. The three different kind of permits are:
Design / Development Review
Design / Development Review is required for any new construction or reconstruction/remodeling which changes the exterior appearance of a building. It is also required for pouring concrete or asphalt. The Design/Development Review ensures your project is in compliance with the Town's zoning and land use regulations, including architectural standards and design guidelines. The Design/Development review requires review by either the Planning Commission or the Director of Community Development (depending on the size of the project).
See below for more information on each permit type.
Development Permits:
- Building Permit
- Design Development Review
- Design Development Review Site Analysis Requirements
- Encroachment Permit
- Erosion Hazard Permit
- Excavation Permit
- Fence/Wall Permit
- Floodplain Development Permit
- Lot Line Adjustment Permit
- Pool Permit
- Subdivision (Final Plat)
- Subdivision (Preliminary Plat)
- Subdivision Plat Amendment
- Solar Permit
- Temporary Structure Permit
- Variance Application
- Zone Change (Zone Map Amendment)
Use Permits:
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit
- Banner Permit Application
- Home Occupation Permit
- Open Air Display Permit
- Sign Permit
- Private Outdoor Event Permit
- Large Outdoor Event Permit
- Farmers' Market Permit
- Special Event Permit
- Event Parking
Building Permits
Building Permits are required for new construction, reconstruction, and improvement projects. The Building Permit ensures your construction complies with adopted building codes. The permit requires review by the Building Inspector, and in many cases further review by the Fire Marshal, Engineer, and Utilities Superintendent. Prior to submitting a building permit, a design development review application must be submitted to ensure the development is in compliance with the adopted design standards and guidelines.
Excavation & Grading Permits
Sign Permits
Use Permits
Use Permits (Event Permits, Conditional Use, Open Air Display) are required for certain uses of property. The need for a Use Permit varies by which zone your property is located in. Some uses are allowed without a Use Permit in some zones, but require a Use Permit in other zones.
Others may be allowed in certain zones, and not allowed at all in other zones. Of course, some uses are prohibited in all zones. Use Permits are reviewed by the Town Council, Planning Commission, or Director of Community Development-depending on the type of use and the zone where the use is located. For applications please view our Use Permits page.