Building Safety & Zoning Forms

We encourage you to call our office at (920) 262-4060 prior to beginning any project to verify the necessity of a permit.  Please plan ahead!!  Many permits can be issued the same day. Other permits (i.e. building permits, fence permits, pool permits, etc.) require review by one of our inspectors.  Due to limited staff and inspection hours, we highly suggest turning in all paperwork at least 1 week prior to the date you would like to begin a project.  All permits are good for 1 year from the date they are issued.

The list of our permit application forms can be found by clicking here.

To find the status of a permit you have submitted, you may the permit portal by clicking on the following: Permit Portal. Once at the page, select what you would like to search by (Permit #, Contractor, Site Address, or Watertown Permit #).

The BS&Z fee schedule can be found by clicking here.

*Payments are acceptable in the form of cash, check made payable to "City of Watertown", or card.  For payments with cash or check, please provide a copy of the online permit so we know which permit to apply the payment to.  Card payments can be submitted in person, over the phone at 920-262-4060, or by clicking HERE for online payment information. Once fees have been processed in our office, we will ensure you receive a copy of the approved and paid permit.

Please be sure to:

*Locate your property stakes before starting your project.  If you can not locate, please contact a land surveyor for assistance.
*Contact Diggers Hotline  800-242-8511 before digging
*Be sure to check for any deed restrictions / subdivision covenants before starting work.
*Check for any easements that would be on your property.  These easements will require a minimum setback from the easement.