When do you need:

Building Permit AND an Inspection from Building Inspector:  

• To build a new dwelling and attached structures or any

structure with electricity

• To remodel a dwelling
• To make any structural change to a dwelling.
• To make major changes to any building’s mechanical systems.

(Heating, A/C, Ventilating, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.)

• To build or make changes to any structure (including Agricultural)

over 960 sq. ft.

• To build or make changes to any commercial Building

(Commercial zoning, Conditional Use Permit, and State

Permits are also required)

     Zoning Permit from the Town of Theresa Land Use Administrator

• To build any new out building (over 100 sq. ft. and under 960 sq. ft.)

that does not require an inspection.  [A Conditional Use Permit

is required for any building over 960 sq. ft. that is not being used

for agricultural purposes.]

  No Permit is needed:

• To replace a furnace, central air conditioner, water heater or any

other major piece of equipment in a dwelling.

• To re-side, re-roof, install new replacement windows, doors, finish

interior surfaces, or install cabinetry in a dwelling.

 

There is a fee for Building Permits and Inspections. Those fees are on the Town

Fee Schedule. After submission of a Zoning Permit application, the Town Board

may inspect the property and determine if the plans meet the criteria of the current

Building Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. It is the property owners’responsibility

to abide by all State, County, and Local Ordinances.

 

PENATIES:  A permit must be obtained before work can begin. Fines for

noncompliance will be imposed. Forfeitures shall be not less than $50 or more

than $500 for each day of noncompliance.

 

Contact Information

Land Use Administrator–Dennis Fleischer
608-515-6263
Or e-mail:  [email protected]

Building Inspector – Rob Froh    920-382-6202
Or e-mail:  [email protected]

Town of Theresa Zoning Permit Applications
and Town of Theresa Driveway Applications
are available at the Theresa Town Hall and from
Town Officials.  Contact the Land Use
Administrator, Town Clerk or Town Chairman
if you have any questions. 

If a Building Permit and inspection is required,
please call Rob Froh of Kunkel Engineering
Group at the number listed above.