Building Inspector
Building Inspector's Office
City Hall
150 S. Bridge Street, Markesan, WI 53946
920-398-3031
The City of Markesan offers building inspection services to provide a safe living and working environment for City residents and businesses. We contract with General Engineering Co, to provide these services. Our assigned inspector reviews applications and issues permits, does any needed inspections, and assists in administering the City's zoning code.
Building permit applications should be returned to the Markesan City Hall, and can be dropped off during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. You may also leave applications in the City Hall drop box any time of day.
When Do I Need a Permit?
The City of Markesan requires building permits for many home improvements. The following list is for illustrative purposes, and is not all inclusive:
- Sidewalks
- Roof shingle replacements
- Window/Door Replacements
- Fences
- Signs
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC installations or improvements
- Accessory buildings (garages, garden sheds, etc.)
- Decks & porches
- Basement remodeling
Some things do not need a permit. They include:
- Flooring replacement
- Painting
- Installation of satellite dishes/TV antennas
- Non-structural updates
Our Building Inspector
Our building inspector is available by appointment only. Please contact him to set up an appointment or to schedule an inspection.
Tim Tripp
General Engineering, Inc.
Portage, WI 53901
Phone: 608-745-4070
Cell: 608-617-6873
Fax: 608-745-5763
Email address: ttripp@generalengineering.net
Obtaining a Permit
General building permits may be obtained by completing the Building Permit Application.
As a reminder, no work should begin until you have an approved permit. Please direct any questions to your local building inspector.
The link below is a fillable application form, that you can complete, print off and submit to the Clerk/Treasurer's office at City Hall.
Online Permit Application - submit a permit via the online application portal.
Prior to submitting your application, you will need the following information:
- Parcel number
- Zoning permit number
- Sanitary permit number
- Electronic copy of all plans
- Contractor information including license number & expiration date
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Click on this link to start your application: Online Permit Application (you will be directed to a link outside of the markesanwi.gov website)
- Upload plans and other required documentation
- Submit your application for review.
Once your application is submitted:
- The Inspector will review and request more information -or- accept for further processing
- Once accepted, the Inspector will complete a detailed review and follow-up with remaining questions with the goal of approving
- Once approved, you will be notified that your permit is ready and any remaining payment needed
New Homes
If you are building a new One or Two-Family home, a standardized UDC Building Permit Application is required, as well as a variety of other pieces of information.
Please click here for a packet of materials from General Engineering, explaining each of the items needed to apply for a new home permit.
The link below is for a fillable application form, that you can complete, print off and submit to the Clerk/Treasurer's office at City Hall.
Permit Fees
Permit fees vary depending on the project.
The Building Inspector must review the application to determine the final fee based on the work being done, the number of inspections required, etc.
Basic permit fees:
| Item | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | ||
| New Residential (includes attached garage, decks) | $600, plus state seal feeandez | |
| State Seal | $35 | |
| New Construction Erosion Control | $75 | |
| Additions or Remodeling | $100 plus $35 per required inspection | |
| Accessory Buildings, Decks | $100 plus $35 per required inspection | |
| Individual Inspections (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) | $100 | |
| Other General Permits (no inspections required) | $75 | |
| Keeping of Chickens | $85 Initial Permit Fee; $25 Annual Fee; $25 Late Fee | |
| COMMERCIAL | ||
| New Construction & Additions (changes in footprint) | $125, plus $50 per required inspection | |
| New Construction Erosion Control | $150 | |
| Remodeling (no changes in footprint) | $75, plus $50 per required inspection | |
| New Construction or Additions for Storage or Shell Buildings | $75, plus $50 per required inspection | |
| Individual Inspections (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) | $75 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||
| Building Moving Permit | $25 | |
| Driveway | $25 | |
| Early Start Penalty | Double Permit Fee | |
| Requested Building Inspector Consultation | $75/hour | |
| Fence | $75 | |
| Sign | $75 | |
| Occupancy Permit | Included with Building Permit |
| ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS (application required – list for illustrative purposes, not all inclusive) No Fee |
|---|
| Sidewalks |
| Roof Shingle Replacement (shingles only) |
| Razing/Demolition |
| Window/Door Replacement (same size or smaller opening) |
| Heating systems, except for solid burning fuel & hot water systems |
| Permits Not Required (list for illustrative purposes, not all inclusive) |
|---|
| Flooring Replacement |
| Furnace |
| Fixtures |
| Painting |
| Heating systems, except for solid burning fuel & hot water systems |
| Non-structural updates |
| Satellite dishes/TV Antennas |
| Consultation and Re-Inspection Fees for Building Inspector $70/hour |
Revised Oct. 2020
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