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Please note, some towns may have local ordinances that are more restrictive than Vilas County codes and ordinances. Contact your local town authorities to determine if your project is permitted under local town Ordinances.
- Vilas County Zoning Permit Application (This form is used for Zoning Permit Application, Demolition Permit Application, and Shoreland Alteration Permit Application)
- Vilas County Online Mapping (VilasGEO)
- Wisconsin DSPS eSLA
- Wisconsin DSPS eSLA License/Credential Lookup
- Ascent Permit Management
https://www.diggershotline.com
Vilas County has moved to the Ascent Permit Management Program for storing and viewing zoning and sanitary permits. This will allow users to see information on all permits on file, and scanned images of all permits issued after June 1, 2016, as well as all other permits issued after January 1, 1985 in the Towns of Arbor Vitae, Cloverland, Conover, Lac du Flambeau, Phelps, Plum Lake, Presque Isle, and Winchester. Click on the links below to access the program or view instructions on how to look up permits.
Click Here to View Permits
Announcements
- The Zoning & Planning Department will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. From all of us at in the Department, a heartfelt thanks goes out to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our Country. We are forever in your debt.
- 2024 Sanitary Maintenance Cards have been mailed. You can check the Ascent Permit Management site to see if your property is due this year or you can click here to access a list of all the subject properties.
- Beginning January 1, 2024 all tourist rooming houses/short term rentals in Vilas County shall require an annual permit through the Zoning & Planning Department. Click here see our Tourist Rooming House page at left for forms, permits, and details.
- Vilas County Zoning has an opening for one Deputy Zoning Administrator. Click here for more information.
Agendas & Public Notices
- The previously scheduled special May meeting of the Zoning & Planning Committee to discuss and act on the Stoneline Valley, LLC/Vetter CUP has been cancelled - Town of Phelps (5/29/2024). Cancellation Notice
- Geisterwald Conservation P.I. LLC Rezone out of Wetland Status - Town of Presque Isle (6/6/2024) Public Notice
Featured Services
Please visit the Vilas County Zoning Office for a more in-depth listing of services.
- Conditional Use Permits
- Erosion Control & Mitigation Permits
- Investigation of Zoning Violations
- Non-Metallic Mining Permits
- POWTS Inspections
- Review & Approval of Sanitary Permits and Soil Tests
- Rezoning Petitions
- Sale of Ordinance Books
- Septic Maintenance Program
- Shoreland Alteration Projects (including grading, filling, and tree cutting)
- Solid Waste and Recycling
- Subdivision and Condo Plat Approvals
- WI Fund Program
- Zoning Ordinance Amendments
- Zoning Permits & Inspections
Frequently Used Documents
For additional documents, or more detail on Vilas County Zoning & Planning Department Programs, please see the web page for the applicable program or contact the Zoning Office at (715) 479-3620.
- Vilas County Zoning Permit Application
- Wisconsin Sanitary Permit Application (SBD 6398)
- Vilas County Floodplain Land Use Permit Application
- Vilas County Zoning & Sanitary Fee Schedule (effective 1/1/2024)
- Vilas County Setback Diagram
- Vilas County Maintenance System Search Request
- Vilas County Mitigation Agreement
- Vilas County Onsite Inspection Request
- Vilas County Sanitary Easement Form
- List of Wisconsin licensed plumbers serving Vilas County
- List of Wisconsin licensed septic pumpers and inspectors serving Vilas County
- List of Certified Soil Testers serving Vilas County
- List of Treatment Unit Maintenace providers
Ordinance & Code
- Vilas County General Zoning Ordinance (effective 1/1/2024)
- Vilas County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
- Vilas County Floodplain Zoning Ordinance
- Vilas County Private Sewage System Ordinance
- Vilas County Subdivision Control Ordinance
- Vilas County Wireless Communications Ordinance
- Vilas County Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance
- Vilas County Metallic Mining Ordinance
- Vilas County Recycling Ordinance
- Vilas County Ordinance No. 18 (Highway Setback Ordinance)
- Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 381 - 385
- Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115
- Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 811-812
Location & Hours
Permits are available at the Vilas County Courthouse or by mail.
330 Court St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To reach the Zoning Office: After passing through security, proceed straight ahead down the hallway, around the corner, and down the ramp. You will not need to use any stairs. Proceed straight through the purple double doors. The Zoning Office is the first office on the right, and the Sanitary Office is the second office on the right.
Please contact us at: (715) 479-3620 or zoning@vilascountywi.gov with any general questions, comments or concerns. If you have questions regarding specific properties, please contact the Deputy Zoning Administrator for that town at the addresses below.
Contact Us
Seven staff members serve the Zoning and Sanitary needs of Vilas County residents. If you have questions pertaining to a property or issue in a particular town, please contact the person under whose name the town is listed.
Dave Sadenwasser
Zoning Administrator
(715) 479-3620
E-mail
Sanitary Permits
Non-Metallic Mining
Wireless Communication Towers
Subdivision & Condominium Plat Approval
Jim Janet Boulder Junction |
Mitch Buhler Cloverland |
Tammy Warwick Arbor Vitae |
Caleb Dammen |
Vacant |
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Kimberley Kaitchuck |
Bridgette Nutter |