Building Inspector & Zoning
Department

Building and Zoning Permits are available and can be submitted at the Grand Rapids Zoning Hub.
Permits on the Grand Rapids Zoning Hub include: Chicken Permit, Dog Exemption Permit, Driveway Permit, Sign Permit, Building Permit, Zoning Permit, Certified Survey Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Zoning Appeals or Variance.

Any questions, please reach out to the Zoning Administrator Jenna Hake at email [email protected].

Building Inspector

CENTRAL WISCONSIN BUILDING INSPECTIONS LLC

Services

Communicates with the Grand Rapids Town Board, Planning Commission, and Grand Rapids residents regarding permit requirements, and inspections and enforcements of permits issued.

Duties

Inspection of new construction, additions, or remodeling.  Enforce building codes, provide information on building codes and issue building permits. Maintain files, permits, correspondence, and related activities.  Assist assessor with property records.

Public Information

NOTE:  Building permits are required to build, enlarge, alter, move, or demolish any structure; including a vinyl covered storage unit. Permits are required for a fence, deck, swimming pool, shed, sign, wood burner, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and for additions and/or remodeling.

Zoning Administrator

 Office Hours

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday. 8 a.m. – noon

Services

Communicates with the Grand Rapids Town Board, Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, and Grand Rapids residents regarding zoning requirements, and general administrative program support.  

Duties

Interpret and enforce the zoning ordinance, taking appropriate action for projects completed without required permits. Assign street address numbers to subdivision plats or new constructions. Serve as Plan Commission secretary. Custodian of public record for building and zoning correspondence, records, and files. Update the official town zoning and road maps. Assist with maintaining property records and computer database of town properties. Assist with the Town’s Comprehensive Planning efforts. Assist the assessor in all duties prescribed in the assessment contract.