The City of Schofield contracts with the City of Wausau to provide building, electrical, heating and plumbing plan review and inspections.
Permits can be applied for online:
QUESTIONS REGARDING PERMITS?
Please contact the City of Wausau Department of Inspection, Zoning & Electrical Systems:
715.261.6780
inspections@ci.wausau.wi.us
PLEASE NOTE: The following projects require Zoning approval through Mark Thuot, Zoning Administrator for the City of Schofield, prior to applying for a permit. Please contact Mark at 715.571.8286 or mthuot@cityofschofield.org
- Change of use
- Expansion
- New construction
- Shed (over 150 sq ft), Car Port, Lean-to
- Fences
Once the Zoning approval is received, the Wausau office can then process the permit application.
Permits are required for the following:
- New construction or an addition to a building.
- Alterations/remodeling (kitchen cabinets, drywalling, bathroom remodels, etc.)
- Construction of a detached garage, lean-to, storage building, gazebo, etc., or any additions or alterations thereto. This includes placement of pre-fab sheds over 150 square feet, and buildings built off-site.
- Construction or reconstruction of a deck, stoop, porch, or ramp.
- Residing of a building, only if changing materials used. (Make sure house numbers get reinstalled upon completion.)
- Replacement of windows and doors only if size and type changed from existing.
- Installation of electrical circuitry.
- Installation or replacement of plumbing fixtures (where piping needs to be reconstructed during replacement of the fixture).
- Installation or replacement of heating units.
- Installation of air conditioning units. (Exception: a permit is not required for window-mounted units.)
- Construction or installation of a swimming pool.
- Construction of a retaining wall (4′ or more in height—from ground level).
- Demolition of a building.
- Construction, replacement or expansion of a fence (permits issued through the City of Schofield)
Permits are required not only to ensure your project meets City zoning regulations and complies with City and State codes, but also lets us assist you in achieving a project that is safe and structurally sound.