Village Zoning
ZONING
Planning a project? Start here. The Village reviews zoning permits to make sure projects meet local zoning rules, setbacks, lot coverage, use requirements, driveway standards, and site design requirements. Building code permits may also be required through Trempealeau County or the State of Wisconsin, depending on the project.
If your property is located within a regulated floodplain or floodplain overlay district, additional regulations and permit requirements may apply. Please refer to the Village’s separate Floodplain Zoning page for more information.
DO I NEED A VILLAGE ZONING PERMIT?
The zoning code broadly requires a zoning permit before a structure is located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted, or structurally altered.
| Project | Permit / Review Usually Needed |
|---|---|
| Build a new home, garage, shed, addition, deck, porch, or other structure | Zoning Permit |
| Move, enlarge, reconstruct, convert, or structurally alter a building | Zoning Permit |
| Add or change a driveway | Driveway Permit |
| Install or alter a sign | Sign Permit |
| Build a fence | Fence Permit |
| Install a swimming pool, except very small temporary children’s pools | Zoning Review |
| Add a temporary storage structure, tent, hut, or similar structure | Temporary Structure Permit |
| Rezone Land | Change of Zoning Application |
| Build commercial, industrial, institutional, or multi-family development | Site Plan & Architectural Review, plus zoning permit |
| Construct or convert an accessory dwelling unit | ADU/Zoning Permit and Village Board review |
| Work in the Historic District affecting exterior appearance | Certificate of Appropriateness may be required |
| Retaining Wall | Zoning Review – Accessory Structure |
| Any excavation in a Village right-of-way | Excavation Permit |
PRICING
Common project fees include:
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial / Industrial / 3+ Residential Site Plan & Architectural Review | $500 |
| General Zoning Review (New Home, Fences, Accessory Structures, Small Projects, Etc.) | $100 |
| Erosion Control, less than 1 acre reviewed by Village | $100 |
| Water Hook-Up | $450 per lateral |
| Sewer Hook-Up | $400 per lateral |
| Street Excavation Permit | $100 |
| House Number (optional) | $25 |
| Parkland Impact Fee, 3 to 7 units | $300 per unit |
| Parkland Impact Fee, 8+ units | $250 per unit |
| Excavation Permit | $100 |
Residential Project Permits
Questions?
Call the Village Administrator at (608) 534-3104 or email ipooler@trempealeauwi.gov before starting work. This is the easiest way to avoid delays, rework, or enforcement issues.