INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE: CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING, LAND USE HEARINGS, LAND DIVISIONS
***FEES DOUBLE IF WORK IS STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT***
NEW ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION. All applications to construct a new one- or two-family home require submit of a permit through the State of Wisconsin’s online permitting system. For more information and to submit an application, follow this link: https://esla.wi.gov/apex/customer_portal_intro_page. The State recommends using Google Chrome.
SIGNS. Questions on sign permit regulations should be directed to the Zoning Administrator at village@clevelandwi.gov.
Sign Ordinance
Sign Permit Application
ALL OTHER PROJECTS. Use the applications below for any project that is not construction of a one- or two-family residential structure.
Accessory Structure Permit Application (fillable PDF)
Additions and Alterations Permit Application (PDF)
Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors Permit Application (PDF)
Deck & Porch Permit Application (PDF)
Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Fence Permit Application (PDF)
HVAC Permit Application (PDF)
Plumbing Permit Application 2023-03-21 (PDF)
Application to Repair Utilities in the Right-of-Way (PDF)
Driveway and Culvert Application (PDF)
LAND USE INFORMATION REQUESTS AND HEARINGS — PLAN COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Many site plan and land use applications (rezoning, conditional use, or accessory structure modifications) and certified survey maps require Plan Commission review and recommendation or approval. The Plan Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month except January and July. The filing deadlines are provided on the Commission’s annual calendar.
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR 2023 (PDF)
Site Development Plan Project Checklist / Detail Sheet / Application
$200 filing fee for initial application, or modification filed more than 24 mos after initial approval
$100 filing fee for major modification filed within 24 mos of initial site plan approval
$50 filing fee for minor modification filed within 24 mos of initial site plan approval
Petition for Rezoning (PDF) – $300 filing fee plus cost of publication
Application for Conditional Use Permit (PDF) – $300 filing fee plus cost of publication
Concept Plan Submittal (PDF) – free (no filing fee)
Board of Appeals Information – $300 filing fee plus cost of publication
Board of Appeals Application (PDF) / Board of Appeals Area Variance Standards (PDF)
Accessory Structure Modification – Applicants requesting modification or waiver of one or more zoning requirements for accessory structures should submit in writing a detailed explanation for the request and supporting documentation to the Clerk’s Office. The filing fee is $50.
LAND DIVISIONS – PLATS, SURVEYS, SUBDIVISIONS
Map and Plat Review Application (PDF) – Refer to form for fee. Fees vary by type of land division.