Please review the information included for each application and form below, especially the Residential – New Construction. Fill out the forms in a clear, legible manner. Supply current contact information and certification numbers for all contractors.
Change in Office Days-Hours-Inspector effective 4/1/2022
- Monday 7:00AM – 11:00AM
- Wednesday 7:00AM – 11:00AM
- Inspector Chris Michaels 608-617-9632
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Residential – General Construction
Required for all local building projects including building additions, remodeling, garages, decks, swimming pools, and home improvements (roofing, siding, etc.).
Information:
- Chart 1 Mount Horeb Lot, Yard, and Building Requirements
- Old Village Area Map
- Accessory Building (sheds, detached garages) *
- Basement (finishing & remodeling)
- Deck (covered or screened decks or porches see room additions) *
- Deck Requirements SPS Chapter
- Fences, Walls, Hedges *
- Room Additions (includes screened/covered porches or covered decks)
- Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas and Ponds
- Second Water Meter
* CORNER LOT AMENDMENTS ORD 2019-03
Email or mail the application to: mhbuildinginspector@mounthorebwi.info Mount Horeb Building Department, 138 East Main Street, Mount Horeb WI 53572 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Residential – New Construction
Required for all new one and two family homes under the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC). Please see the following forms:
- UDC Building Permit Application (Printable)
- UDC Building Permit Application (Fill-In)
- Checklist & Site Plan
- Erosion Control
- Wall Bracing Worksheet
- Water Meter Installation
- Inspections Required
- Mailbox – Cluster Box Units
- Permit to Start Early
- Chart 1 Mount Horeb Lot, Yard, and Building Requirements
- Setbacks Standard & Corner Lot
- Driveway Approval Application
For Driveway Approval or Street Opening application please see Public Services or contact Jeff Gorman at 437-3351.
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Commercial – New Construction and General
New construction or additions to commercial, industrial and certain multifamily residential buildings must be reviewed by the Village of Mount Horeb Zoning Department for approval and any necessary requirements. This also includes any change of occupancy or use of existing commercial and industrial buildings. Certain projects require design review – see page 2 of the design application.
- Commercial Building Permit Application
- Chart 1 Mount Horeb Lot, Yard, and Building Requirements
- Design Review Application
- Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Permit
- Driveway Approval Application
- Blasting & Drilling Application
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Additional Applications
For the Driveway Approval or Street Opening application please see Public Works or contact Jeff Gorman at 437-3351
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Additional Information
The following are brochures, schedules, and links which may be helpful with your project.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Locating Your Property Pins
- Setbacks Standard & Corner Lot Diagram showing basic lot line boundaries and setbacks for properties under the Mount Horeb Zoning code.
- Mold information
- Tenant Right’s
- Renter Complaint Form
- Mount Horeb Municipal Code Ch 14 – Building Code
- Mount Horeb Municipal Code Ch 15 – Plumbing Code
- Mount Horeb Municipal Code Ch 16 – Electrical Code
- Mount Horeb Municipal Code Ch 17 – Zoning