Permits
Permits Issued by the Building Inspector
Please complete the application and bring it to the Building Inspector's Office, located on 3rd floor in Village Hall. At that time, all documents and required fees would be collected.
NOTE: To obtain permits for work to be done within the street right-of-way (new and rehab sidewalk, new and rehab driveway approaches, curb openings, curb replacement, new and replacement culvert installation, requests for line and grade, erosion control permit, and storm water management permits) please go to the third floor of Village Hall at 108 W. Main Street in Little Chute. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No credit card payments for permits, cash and check only please.
All new construction of one- and two-family dwellings shall complete an application for a building permit using the Wisconsin Department of safety and Professional Services (DSPS) online building permit system. Click here to complete the application process. Submit a digital and hard copy of the site plan and building plans to the Building Inspector either by Email at Buildinginspector@littlechutewi.org , mail, drop box (located by Grand Ave entrance to the Village Hall), or in person at the Village Hall, 3rd Floor.
DSPS Application Frequently Asked Questions
For information regarding required documentation see the Informational Brochure or contact the Inspections Department.- Inspection Request
- Building Permit Application - Residential
- Commercial/Industrial Building Permit
- Residential Electrical Permit
- Heating Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Sewer & Water Lateral Permit
- Fire Suppression Permit
- Temporary Sign or Banner Permit
- Sign or Banner Permit (non-temporary)
NOTE: To obtain permits for work to be done within the street right-of-way (new and rehab sidewalk, new and rehab driveway approaches, curb openings, curb replacement, new and replacement culvert installation, requests for line and grade, erosion control permit, and storm water management permits) please go to the third floor of Village Hall at 108 W. Main Street in Little Chute. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No credit card payments for permits, cash and check only please.
Zoning Related Applications and Permits
| Application / Permit | Description | Fee | Ordinance reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Change | Request for a change in zoning | $175 | Sec. 44-488 |
| Zoning Occupation | To be filled out any time a new tenant/business is moving into a new space or opening a new business. | None | Sec. 44 |
| Conditional Use | There are certain uses which, because of their unique characteristics, cannot be property classified as unrestricted permitted uses in any particular district, without consideration, and require a Conditional Use permit. Requires Approval by the Plan Commission. | $125 | Sec 44 Article IV (Sec. 44-113) |
| Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use | Bed and breakfast establishments shall be considered conditional uses and may be permitted in residential districts pursuant to Village requirements. Requires Approval by the Plan Commission. | $125 | Sec. 44-125 |
| Home Business (Occupation) | A form of a conditional use to provide a means to accommodate a small family business without the necessity of a rezoning into a commercial district. Requires Approval by the Plan Commission. | $125 | Sec. 44-126 |
| Site_Plan_Review | For any new Commercial construction, to ensure plans meet all Village Ordinances/requirements. Meet with the Community Development Director before submitting. | $300 | Sec. 44-464 |
| Design Review Board | All plans for new buildings, additions, and exterior modifications except for roof resurfacing to existing buildings in the Central Business district shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board and approved prior to issuance of a building permit. | None | Sec. 44-50 and Little Chute Design Manual |
| P.U.D Review | For a Planned Unit Development review, please speak with staff prior to officially submitting a P.U.D Review to discuss. | $50 | Sec. 44 Article III |
| Temporary Use | Temporary or mobile uses may be permitted by the zoning administrator for no longer than one continuous 90-day period annually when determined not to be in conflict with the neighboring uses and the general provisions within the zoning district in which located. | $175 | Sec. 44-13 |
| Variance | A request for a variance may be made when an aggrieved party can submit proof that strict adherence to the provisions of the Zoning Code would cause undue hardship or create conditions causing greater harmful effects than the initial condition. A variance granted to a nonconforming use brings that use into conformance with the district and zoning requirements. | $175 | Sec. 44-521 |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Appeals to the board of appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the village affected by any decision of the administrative officer. Such appeal shall be taken within a reasonable 30 days of the alleged grievance or judgment in question. | $175 | Sec 44-517 |
| Subdivision Plat & CSM | For Preliminary plat, Final Plat and CSM review: | See below | |
| Preliminary Plat | $100+$5/lot | Sec. 42-41 | |
| Final Plat | $50 +$2/lot | Sec.42-42 | |
| Certified Survey Map (CSM) | $50 | Sec. 42-43 |