Waupaca County Planning and Zoning is notifying Towns about the required permit process for all dwellings and commercial structures located in the mapped floodplain area that have experienced recent flooding. They will be looking at structures along the following roads in the Town:
- Railroad Grade Road
- US Highway 110
- Anna Avenue
- Kaitlyn Court
- Templeton Trail
- Bayou Road
- River Road
As a result of the recent flooding, Waupaca County staff is required to conduct substantial damage assessments on all floodplain residences and businesses. It will take approximately 30 minutes for an inspector to inspect for exterior and interior damage. After the County has completed the inspection, a written determination will be mailed to the owners of the inspected structures. No work is permitted to any flood-damaged residence or business prior to the review and approval of a Land Use Permit. This includes interior and exterior work.
If the structure is not within a floodplain area, a permit is not needed from our office to complete interior work or items considered “maintenance”; however, a permit is still required for any structural alteration or repair. Please note that Land Use Permit application fees have been waived for repairs because of the damage from the recent flooding.
Please feel free to contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 715-258-6255 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, if you have any questions.