Zoning Permit Checklist
This list is provided to assist you in keeping track of the order process for obtaining necessary permits for new residential construction in Rusk County.

• Obtain house number application from Rusk County Land Information Office (715) 532-2165.
• Lot has been surveyed or owner feels confident that lot boundaries are accurate.
• New driveway approved by township for town roads or Rusk County Highway Department for county and state roads.
• Soil and Site evaluation (Perc Test) completed and report submitted
• Sanitary Permit approved

For residents of zoned townships (Atlanta, Flambeau, Grant, Grow, Marshall, Thornapple, Stubbs, Washington, and Wilson) or any residence within 1000' of a lake, pond, or flowage or 300' of a river or stream.

• Erosion Control Plan completed and approved (If within 300' of water's edge and more than 1000 square feet of land is being disturbed)
• Land Use Permit requested and approved by Zoning
• Building Permit requested from Township or Zoning

All necessary permits must be obtained prior to construction. Unpermitted construction may result with a minimum $200.00 after-the-fact fee.

 

For more information call 1-800-535-RUSK or email us at  info@ruskcounty.org
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