Permits
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Important Notice
The following list of Building Services Department permits is not all-inclusive. This list contains common projects that require permits in the Village of Whitefish Bay. If you have any questions regarding a project, please contact the Building Services Department at 414-962-6690.
Owner Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the property owner or his / her delegated agent to procure the proper permit(s) for a specific project. The property owner is wholly responsible for any actions taken on their property. A permit must be applied for and issued prior to the commencement of any project. Failure to obtain proper permits will result in a four times permit fee.
Do I Need a Permit?
This quick alphabetical reference guide will help you determine if a permit is required for a specific project. It also describes any additional requirements for the submittal of various permits. If you are unsure if a permit is required, please call 414-962-6690. This list is not intended to be inclusive of all permit requirements. A list of permit documents in PDF form is below.
Project | Permit(s) Required | Additional Information |
Addition 1 or 2 Family Home | Yes | ARC approval required. Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Alteration/Remodel 1 or 2 Family Home | Yes | ARC approval may be required for exterior modifications. Various permits required |
Addition Commercial Building | Yes | CDA approval required. Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Alteration/Remodel Commercial Building | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Alternative Energy System - Solar, Wind, etc. | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Air Conditioner -new or replacement | Yes | HVAC and Electrical permit required |
Arbors | yes | Building permit required |
Basement Alteration/Remodel | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Attic Alteration/Remodel | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Bathroom Remodel | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Bathtub/Shower tile work, Tub/Shower Insert or Faucet/Mixing valve | Yes | Various permits required. Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext. 111. |
Car charger | Yes | Electric permit required |
Chimney -new, repair, rebuild | Yes | Building permit required |
Chimney - liner | No | N/A |
Commercial Building -new occupancy or change/alteration of use | Yes | Possible Plan Commission approval. Contact Assistant Manager 414-755-6539. NSFD inspection required. |
Construction or placement of object(s) within Village right-Of-Way | Yes | ROW permit required. Contact Staff Engineer 414-755-6523 |
Deck | Yes | Building and Zoning permit required. |
Demolition -any structure | Yes | Building Demolition/Raze permit required. Contact Building Services Dept. 414-962-6690 ext. 111 |
Dishwasher | Yes | Plumbing and Electrical permits required |
Door replacement | Maybe | Permit is required if changing door size |
Driveway - portion in Right-Of -Way | Yes | ROW permit required. Contact Staff Engineer 414-755-6523 |
Driveway - on private property | No | Driveway must be located on private property and not directing the flow of water at the neighbor |
Ductwork -supply, return, dampers, etc. | Yes | HVAC and permit required. |
Electrical work | Yes | Electrical permit is required. |
Erosion control and grading | Yes | Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext.111 |
Exhaust fans (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) | Yes | Electric and HVAC permit required |
Fence - new or replacement | Yes | Fence permit required. |
Fill - Solid or Otherwise | Yes | Contact Staff Engineer 414-755-6523 |
Fire Alarm or other signaling device | Yes | Electrical permit is required. Contact NSFD 414-228-0246 for additional requirements. |
Foundation Repair (includes beams, wall staightening, water proofing, draintiles, etc,) | Yes | Buidling permit required./ Electrical and Plumbing permits may be required depending on scope of work. |
Fireplace | Yes | HVAC permit required. Other permits may be required. |
Furnace, boiler, heat pump, etc. | Yes | HVAC and Electrical permit required. |
Garage - new or addition | Yes | Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext.111 |
Garbage disposal/grinder | Yes | Plumbing permit required. Electrical permit may be required. |
Generator | Yes | Electrical permit required. Other permits possibly required |
Irrigation systems | Yes | Plumbing permit required. |
Pergolas | Yes | Building permit required |
Parking Pad | Yes | Zoning permit required |
Plumbing (commercial building) - new, remodel, replacement | Yes | Plumbing permit required. State approved plans required if more than 16 fixtures. |
Plumbing (1 or 2 family) -new, remodel, replacement | Yes | Plumbing permit required. |
Pool, Spa, Hottub, etc. | Yes | Building and Electrical permits required. Potenially the ARC may need to approve. Contact Building Services Dept. 414-962-6690 ext. 111 |
Radon systems | Yes | Electrical permit required. |
Repairs - general | Maybe | Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext.111 |
Retaining walls | Yes | Fence permit required. |
Roofing - replacement, new, tear-offs, etc. (Residential or Commercial) | Yes | Roofing permit required. |
Sewer - sanitary or storm | Yes | Plumbing permit required. |
Shed, Playhouse, Treehouse, etc | Yes | Contact Building Services Department 414-962-6690 ext.111 |
Supression Systems(fire sprinbklers) - this includes kitchen exhaust hood systems | Yes | Contact NSFD 414-357-0113 ext 1101 for requirements |
Sump pump/Sump crock | Yes | Plumbing permit required. Electrical permit may be required. |
Signs | Yes | Building permit required. Electrical permit maybe required. |
Stoops/Entry steps | Yes | Building permit requried |
Trellis | yes | Building permit required |
Water Heater/Softener/Filter | Yes | Plumbing permit required |
Windows | yes | Building permit required |
Permit Documents
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Joel Oestreich - Director
Lead Building/Commercial Inspector
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Mike Belsha
Associate Building Inspector
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Building Services
Physical Address
5300 N. Marlborough Dr.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Mailing Address
5300 N. Marlborough Dr.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Phone: 414-962-6690