Welcome to the City of Middleton Building Office

Phone: (608) 821-8370 • Fax: (608) 827-1080

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm

 

The Building Inspection Office is located in the lower level of City Hall at 7426 Hubbard AvenueBuilding Inspections and Permits can be obtained there. 

This is a listing of Inspectors as well as contacts involved in the permitting process.

bullet Head Building Inspector - Scott Ellarson
Phone: 608-821-8370
sellarson@ci.middleton.wi.us
bullet Electrical Inspector / Building Inspector - Joe Jameson
Phone: 608-821-8370
jjameson@ci.middleton.wi.us
bullet Plumbing Inspector - Art Stark
Phone: 608-821-8370
astark@ci.middleton.wi.us
bullet Planning and Zoning Department - Phone 608-821-8370
Eileen Kelley - ekelley@ci.middleton.wi.us
Mark Opitz - mopitz@ci.middleton.wi.us
Abby Attoun - aattoun@ci.middleton.wi.us
bullet Middleton Fire Department Inspection Unit - Brad Subera
Phone: 608-827-1090
bsubera@mifd.net
address: 7600 University Ave - Middleton, WI 53562
bullet State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Buildings
Phone: 608-266-3151
www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-HomePage.htm
address: P.O. Box 2689 - Madison, WI 53705
Building Inspection Information
Building & Zoning Permit Fee Increases
Building Permit Fees Increases Effective 1/1/2012
    • Buildings (new const.), base fee: $150
    • Buildings (minor alt & repair), base fee: $50
    • Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC, base fee: $50
    • Fence or Shed $30
    • Swimming Pool, above ground: $60
    • Swimming Pool, below ground: $80

     

    Zoning Permit Fee Increases Effective 1/27/12

    In addition to a Building Permit…. no structure shall be erected without obtaining a Zoning Permit. The Plan Commission is hereby delegated the authority to promulgate permit requirements, to establish forms for permit applications and permit forms themselves. (City of Middleton Code of Ordinances, Section 10.127(1)) Zoning Permit Fees: (City of Middleton Code of Ordinances, Section 10.128(1)(g)):

    • One & Two Family
      • $250 for principal structure;
      • $50 for additions such as garages & decks
      • $25 for minor accessory structures such as sheds & fences.
    • Multi-Family (3+ units) & Small Commercial Structures (20,000 or less SF)
      • $500 for principal structure;
      • $250 for additions such as garages & decks;
      • $100 for minor accessory structures such as sheds & fences.
    • Large Commercial Structures (over 20,000 SF)
      • $1,000 for principal structure;
      • $250 for adds. such as garages & decks
      • $100 for minor accessory structures such as sheds & fences.
ZONING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEE, EFFECTIVE 1/27/12

    Conditional Use Permits: $300.00 (City of Middleton Code of Ordinances, Section 10.128(1)(b))

 

Building Code CHANGE , Chapter 11, Middleton Municipal Ordinances, Section 11.05(2)

On May 3, 2011, the Middleton Common Council approved a change to the Building Code as follows:

“11.05(2) Minor Repairs; Permit Not Necessary. Notwithstanding subsection (1), no permit shall be required for any repairs that are non-structural, but not limited to replacement of same or smaller size windows and doors, siding, gutters, and roofing where the total cost of repairs or maintenance is less than $4,000 $1,000, however, no heating, plumbing or electrical repairs shall be subject to this exception.”

This ordinance change will become effective on June 1, 2011. If you have any questions regarding this ordinance change, please call our office at 608-821-8370.


Subcontractors shall request inspections for their own work by contacting the BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT at 827-1070.  Failure to give proper inspection notification may result in fines.  The Building Permit Applicant (signature on application) is responsible to verify that all required inspections have been made.  Any developer/contractor who calls for an inspection before the work is ready for inspection may be assessed forty dollars ($40.00) per inspection. 

bullet Checklist for Inspections
bullet Building, HVAC, Lighting Compliance Statement
bullet Impact Fees Form
 Permits

Residents must obtain permits from the Public Works Office for construction and remodeling projects. Any project that requires excavating, improving, altering, converting, repairing, extending or demolishing of a lot, building or structure must first obtain a building permit. Separate permits must be obtained for land disturbing, erosion control, plumbing, heating, electrical, and building. Permits are also required for signs, both temporary and permanent. Signs include banners, flags, balloons and sandwich boards. Permit applications can be picked up at the Building Inspection Department or can be found on the links below. Permits must be obtained before construction begins. Please allow two weeks for processing permit applications.

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City Permit & Inspection Requirements

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Building Permit Application - State of Wisconsin Single and 2 Family

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Building Permit Application - New or Addition

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Building Permit Application - Alteration or Remodeling

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Electrical Permit

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Heating and Air Conditioning Permit Application

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Land Disturbing / Erosion Control Permit Application

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Plumbing Permit Application

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Plumbing Supplemental Form

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Plumbing Permit Water Calculation Worksheet

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