Building Permit Information
TO SEE THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING PERMITS, CLICK HERE:
Building Permit Fee Structure 2025
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 Permit Administrator – Supervisor John Schwantes at 920-946-8902
Building Inspector – Paul Hermes (920) 687-0426, cell (920) 858-0102
Building Permit Process:
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.
5. To begin the application process, fill out the Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application: Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application SBD5823
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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.
- Building Permits are good for 1 year, can be renewed 3 times; after three reissues, a new permit is required.
- 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.
Shipping Containers - NO Town Permit Required
Please reference the following document: Page 63
Manitowoc County Chapter-08-General-Zoning-Land-Use-2022-0215
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
Beth Pieper
920-762-0483
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
Ord. 10.05 - Burning Restricted
1. Burning Permit Required. No person shall set an open fire within the town unless such person shall first obtain a burning permit from the Town Board. Burn Permit approval is required PRIOR to having an open fire.
Burning permits are issued by the Town Chairman, Supervisors and Clerk. Find their contact information under Town Contacts.
CHECKLIST:
- Only burn brush, grass , wood, and weeds
- No burning of building materials
- Contact Town Fire Chief Bob Henning prior to burning 920-286-2913
- Check fire hazard level on sign at City of Kiel Fire Department
- No cost to a burn permit
- Permit is only good for dates on application
CLICK HERE FOR THE 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!
General Permit Fee = $150
Annual Service Fee = $100
Open Cut Permit Fee = $500
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.