Building Inspections and Permits

Chapter 23 Fees for City Services

The Building Inspector, handles building permits and building inspections. Office hours are 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, at the City Administration Offices, Public Works Department. For information concerning your projects or to make an appointment with the inspector, call (262)741-5124. Inspectors are certified by the state of Wisconsin and enforce the State Building Code you can review by clicking here.

Permits

Do you need a permit for a fence?  Yes.  There are a number of permits required in the City of Elkhorn including one to build a fence. Permits must be obtained from the Building Inspector. Packets explaining the procedures to follow are available in the Building and Zoning office located in the City Administration Offices. Or you may select a permit packet by clicking here or on the box to the right.

Property Maintenance Code

20.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE
20.02 APPLICABILITY
20.03 DEFINITIONS
20.04 COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY
20.05 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SAFE AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY
20.06 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS
20.07 ENFORCEMENT
20.08 PENALTIES
20.09 IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL CHARGES
20.10 TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF NON-COMPLIANCE BUILDINGS
20.11 EMERGENCIES