Liquor and Operator Licenses
To apply for an operator's license (bartender license) please download this form, fill out completely, and mail it to the Town Clerk along with a check for $10 made out to the Town of Schleswig:
2025-2026 Operator License Application.docx (1)
Town of Schleswig: 11842 Badger Meadows Road, New Holstein WI 53061
OR: drop in the Tax Box at the Town Hall: 21935 Rockville Road, Kiel
Any questions, please contact:
Town Clerk
New applicants must include a certificate of completion of a Responsible Beverage Service class or a copy of a current operator's license held within the last two years. There is a $10.00 nonrefundable application fee due at the time of application. Applications must be approved by the Town Board which meets on the second Thursday of each month.
Burning Permits
Burning permits are issued by the Town Chairman, Supervisors and Clerk. Find their contact information under Town Contacts.
Ord. 10.05 - Burning Restricted
1. Burning Permit Required. No person shall set a fire within the town unless such person shall first obtain a burning permit from the Town Board or its designee and certify to the Town Board or its designee that any open burnings shall be contained in a fire pit or container. The Town Board shall specify the information to be included in a burning permit.
2. Exceptions to burning permit. Notwithstanding the provisions of sub. (1), no permit shall be required in the following circumstances:
a. Burning rubbish for household purposes in a barrel, trach can or other enclosed burning container, provided such container is adequately covered to prevent burning material or embers from escaping the burning container.
b. Setting a fire for purposes of warming the person or cooking food under life-threatening circumstances.
c. Setting a recreational bonfire in a fire pit or container primarily for entertainment purposes
Utility Permits 2025 Utility Permit Form
NOTE THE NEW FEE STRUCTURE ON THE PERMIT FORM EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025!
Utility Permits are issued by the Town Clerk. Please submit your request to townofschleswig@yahoo.com and send your check, payable to Town of Schleswig, to:
Town Treasurer - Jennica Krebsbach
23893 Point Creek Road
Kiel WI 53042
Application for Outdoor Sound System Permit
According to Town of Schleswig Ordinance #2004-02, "No person shall use or cause the use of a sound speaker system, sound amplifier, or other similar electronic sound amplification system or device outdoors in the Town of Schleswig without first obtaining a permit therefore from the Town Board or its designee." The fee will be $25 per day. Click the link to download the application form, print it out, complete and submit to the Town Clerk. Please note that extensions to the time period requested on applications must be approved by the Town Board which meets on the second Thursday of each month.
Application for Fireworks
Click the link to download the application form, print it out, complete and submit to the Town Chairman at townofschleswig@yahoo.com or call the Clerk to notify submission of this permit at 920-762-0483. Please note the requirement of liability insurance.
Building Permit Information
TO SEE THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING PERMITS, CLICK HERE:
Building Permit Application Checklist 2025
Building Permit Administrator – Supervisor John Schwantes at 920-946-8902
Building Inspector – Paul Hermes (920) 687-0426, cell (920) 858-0102
Commercial Properties - Contact Jeff Lutzke (State Building Inspector) 608-228-7050 or jeff.lutzke@wisconsin.gov
- Housing consisting of three or more units is considered a commercial property.
- Building permits are required for all new construction and remodeling projects expected to cost more than $1000 (including materials and labor). Exterior landscaping does not require permits.
- Permits must be obtained prior to commencement of work.
- A permit is also required when razing any building.
The procedure to be followed to obtain a building permit is as follows:
1. Once zoning/variance issues are resolved (see Variance & Zoning link) contact Manitowoc County Planning & Parks Department at 683-4185 to obtain a Zoning/Setback Permit, and a Sanitary Permit if required. An accurate site plan will be required to obtain these permits.
2. If there is no driveway access to the property, obtain a driveway or culvert permit from the Manitowoc County Highway Department at 683-4345 if located on a county highway, or from the Town Road Superintendent (894-2483) if located on a town road.
3. If a fire number is needed, contact Town Road Superintendent (894-2483)
4. Once the above permits are obtained, contact Paul Hermes for new house construction or contact John Schwantes at 920-946-8902 to receive the town building permit.
4. To begin the application process, fill out the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application: Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application SBD5823
- Building Permits are good for 1 year, can be renewed 3 times; after three reissues, a new permit is required.
- Utilities Permits contact Town Treasurer, Jenny Krebsbach @ schleswigtreasurer@gmail.com
- Failure to obtain the required permits will result in double the permit fees, potentially deconstructing of already built structures and a possible fine up to $1,000.