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City of Manitowoc, WI Permits
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Construction Plan
• Framing Plan Figure 35
• Site Plan or Survey Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale
This information is intended to provide general requirements. If you have additional questions please contact the department.
Deck Ramp Stair Handout.pdf Download
Typical Deck Framing Plan Figure 35
Deck Framing Figure 35.pdf Download
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Site Plan or Survey Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale
• Show Property Address, Streets, Lot Boundaries, Dimensions
• Show Existing Structures
• Show Location, Size, Height of Proposed Fence
Fence / Retaining Wall Handout
Fence Retaining Wall Handout Full Doc.pdf Download
Building Site Plan shall include.
1. Property lines and dimensions of the lot.
2. Location and dimensions of all buildings on the lot both existing and proposed.
3. Setbacks in feet and inches to all buildings and the front, rear and side yard property lines.
4. Street names and easements.
This handout is intended to provide general requirements. If you have questions regarding accessory building construction or setbacks please contact the department
Detached Accessory Bldg Handout.pdf Download
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Construction Plan (Floor Plan, Elevation Views, Framing, Foundation Plan)
• Site Plan or Survey (Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale)
Residential One and Two-Family Projects. Local officials issuing building permits for one- or two- family dwellings are required to check for proof that the contractor or applicant possesses a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification and a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification.
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Floor Plan Existing
• Floor Plan Proposed
• Indicate Room Dimensions, Header Sizes & Materials, Door Sizes, Stair Locations
Residential One and Two-Family Projects. Local officials issuing building permits for one- or two- family dwellings are required to check for proof that the contractor or applicant possesses a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification and a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification.
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper Copy & Include:
• 1 Copy of Wisconsin DSPS Online Building Permit Application
• 3 Sets of Construction Plans
• 3 Sets of Energy Calculations
• 3 Sets of Plot & Erosion Plans Prepared and Certified by a Surveyor or Registered by the State of Wisconsin
Residential One and Two-Family Projects. Local officials issuing building permits for one- or two- family dwellings are required to check for proof that the contractor or applicant possesses a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification and a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification.
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper Copy & Include:
• 1 Copy of Wisconsin DSPS Online Building Permit Application
• 3 Sets of Construction Plans
• 3 Sets of Energy Calculations
• 3 Sets of Plot & Erosion Plans Prepared and Certified by a Surveyor or Registered by the State of Wisconsin
Residential One and Two-Family Projects. Local officials issuing building permits for one- or two- family dwellings are required to check for proof that the contractor or applicant possesses a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification and a State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification.
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Construction Plan
• Framing Plan Figure 35
• Site Plan or Survey Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale
This information is intended to provide general requirements. If you have additional questions please contact the department.
Deck Ramp Stair Handout.pdf Download
Typical Deck Framing Plan Figure 35
Deck Framing Figure 35.pdf Download
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Site Plan or Survey Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale
• Show Property Address, Streets, Lot Boundaries, Dimensions
• Show Existing Structures
• Show Location, Size, Height of Proposed Fence
Fence / Retaining Wall Handout
Fence Retaining Wall Handout Full Doc.pdf Download
Application Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit_Manitowoc.pdf Download
Application Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit_Manitowoc.pdf Download
Salvage & Non-Structural Demolition Buildings Exceeding 25,000 Cubic Feet
Feet No person may salvage from a vacated building unless the work is performed under a demolition permit issued to the applicant by the Building Inspector. “salvage” shall be defined as the controlled removal of materials intended to be reclaimed or saved from destruction of a building including, but not limited to machines, wire, conduit, equipment, steel, wood, copper, aluminum, glass, brick, concrete, asphalt material, tangible property that is man-made and detachable from the real property such as fixtures, and the like. Salvage activities shall require the issuance of a demolition permit under MMC Section 16.070, and all demolition permits will require the structure to be removed as described in the approved permit.
Building Demolitions Exceeding 100,000 Cubic Feet Common Council Approval
Properties with buildings exceeding a total of 100,000 cubic feet: require Common Council approval. The Common Council may consider the permit application only after receiving the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee. MMC 16.070(1)(b).
ROUTE: The applicant is responsible for contacting the parties identified below, and providing them with the planned travel route to move the building / structure, and the planned date of the move. Documentation of the agreed upon travel route and any conditions for compliance identified shall be provided to the Building Inspection Department.
Nick Reimer Police Chief 920-686-6500 nreimer@manitowoc.org
Jeremy Walvoord Department of Public Works 920-686-6550 jwalvoord@manitowoc.org
Steve Bacalzo Manitowoc Public Utilities 920-686-4310 sbacalzo@mpu.org
Gerard Neuser Manitowoc County 920-683-4351 gneuser@co.manitowoc.wi.us
ROUTE: The applicant is responsible for contacting the parties identified below, and providing them with the planned travel route to move the building / structure, and the planned date of the move. Documentation of the agreed upon travel route and any conditions for compliance identified shall be provided to the Building Inspection Department.
Nick Reimer Police Chief 920-686-6500 nreimer@manitowoc.org
Jeremy Walvoord Department of Public Works 920-686-6550 jwalvoord@manitowoc.org
Steve Bacalzo Manitowoc Public Utilities 920-686-4310 sbacalzo@mpu.org
Gerard Neuser Manitowoc County 920-683-4351 gneuser@co.manitowoc.wi.us
MMC 18.110 (1) Electrical Inspections. Upon completion of the wiring of any building or before any wiring is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of electrical work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 18.090 (3) Delinquent Permits. In the event an electrical permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 18.110 (1) Electrical Inspections. Upon completion of the wiring of any building or before any wiring is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of electrical work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 18.090 (3) Delinquent Permits. In the event an electrical permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 18.110 (1) Electrical Inspections. Upon completion of the wiring of any building or before any wiring is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Electrical Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of electrical work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 18.090 (3) Delinquent Permits. In the event an electrical permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
Separate Electrical Contractor & Electrical Permit Required. All HVAC equipment work must comply with SPS 316, NFP 70, & NEC. Exception: 101.862(4)(g) any conductor going from the disconnecting point or the nearest junction, pull, or device box to the manufactured equipment or utilization equipment or the manufactured system is considered part of the equipment or system. Any work beyond this shall require a separate electrical permit.
Separate Electrical Contractor & Electrical Permit Required. All HVAC equipment work must comply with SPS 316, NFP 70, & NEC. Exception: 101.862(4)(g) any conductor going from the disconnecting point or the nearest junction, pull, or device box to the manufactured equipment or utilization equipment or the manufactured system is considered part of the equipment or system. Any work beyond this shall require a separate electrical permit.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
MMC 17.030 Plumbing Inspections. Upon completion of the plumbing of any building or before any plumbing is to be hidden from view it shall be the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the same to notify the Plumbing Inspector who shall inspect the installation two business days after such notice is received. Concealment of plumbing work before inspection shall constitute an offense punishable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MMC 17.060 (2) Delinquent Permits. In the event a plumbing permit is not taken out prior to commencing work on the job, the applicable fee will be double the fee rate.
Plan Submittal Shall Be Made By Paper or Electronic Copy & Include:
• Site Plan or Survey (Dimensioned or Drawn to Scale)
• Show Property Address, Streets, Lot Boundaries, Dimensions
• Show Existing Structures
• Show Location, Size of Proposed Pool / Spa, Setbacks to Property Line
• Pool or Spa Specification Data
Sign Permit Application
Sign Permit_App Version_02.2024.pdf Download
Click to View Chapter 31, Signs
The sign code aims to promote the effective use of signs for communication, while enhancing community and neighborhood character and fostering economic development. Minimum design, maintenance, and construction standards are in place to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of these regulations, as well as to safeguard public safety.
Sign Permit Application
Sign Permit_App Version_02.2024.pdf Download
Click to View Chapter 31, Signs
The sign code aims to promote the effective use of signs for communication, while enhancing community and neighborhood character and fostering economic development. Minimum design, maintenance, and construction standards are in place to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of these regulations, as well as to safeguard public safety.
