Permits
Permits are in pdf files and listed alphabetically. If you have questions contact the Town Clerk at 767-4152 or twnberry@chorus.net. Mail permits to the Town of Berry, 9046 State Road 19, Mazomanie, WI 53560 or deliver to the town hall. If a fee is due make the check payable to the Town of Berry.
Activities in the Town Road Right-of-Way Permit
No person shall make any excavation, or fill, or install any culvert, or make any other alteration, or deposit or store materials in any Town Road right-of-way, or in any manner disturb any highway or bridge without a permit thereof from the Town. Installation of a mailbox or newspaper tube, harvesting of trees, mowing, recovering of gravel washed onto town road or right-of-way, cleaning manure or debris that has fallen in the right-of-way, repair or regrading of existing driveway or field road to return to original condition and control of invasive weeds, will not require a permit.
Permit for Activities in the Town Road Right-of-Way
Building Permits
Contact Dean Eppler, Building Inspector, for all questions pertaining to a building permit. Dean's phone numbers are 608-576-6370 or 1-800-422-5220. Permits are issued by appointment only.
What needs a permit?
Except as otherwise provided herein, no owner or contractor may commence construction of any building, portion of a building, or mechanical system prior to obtaining a valid permit from the municipal building inspector.
The construction which shall require a building permit includes, but is not limited to:
* New buildings including detached structures (decks) and accessory buildings over 32 square feet in floor area.
* Additions that increase the physical dimensions of a building including decks.
* Alterations to the building structure, cost shall include market labor value.
* Alteration of plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems.
* An electrical wiring for new construction or remodeling.
* Any HVAC for new construction or remodeling.
* Any plumbing for new construction or remodeling.
* Agricultural buildings – Administrative permit only – no inspections. (Agricultural buildings are defined as agricultural barns, agricultural sheds, or agricultural accessory structures located on A-1 exclusive zoned property.)
What doesnotrequire a building permit?
The following construction activities shall not require a building permit:
* Re-siding, re-roofing and finishing of interior surfaces, replacement of windows, installation of cabinetry and minor repairs. Notwithstanding this section, however a permit accompanied by structural load-bearing calculations shall be required for re-roofing a building if the proposed re-roofing would constitute a third or more layer of roofing.
* Normal repairs and replacements of HVAC, plumbing and electrical equipment or systems such as replacing switches, receptacles, light fixtures, dimmers, furnace, air conditioning, garbage disposal, water heater and water softener.
* Construction of accessory buildings of less than 32 square feet in floor area and not served by any utility (excluding telephone).
* Application to apply for a building permit for all structures
Uniform Building Permit Application
* Application to apply for a plumbing permit
Uniform Plumbing Permit Application
* Application to apply for an electrical permit
Uniform Electrical Permit Application
* Application to apply for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning permit
Uniform HVAC Permit Application
Conditional Use Permit Application
A conditional use permit (CUP) is an approval by the Town Board for certain specific uses listed in the Dane County Zoning Ordinance. Within each zoning district there are uses that are permitted by right, and other uses allowed only under certain conditions. A CUP is needed for any use identified in the zoning ordinance as a conditional use. The Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation Committee also approve conditional use permits.
* Application to apply for a conditional use permit
Conditional Use Permit Application
Cycle Road Event Permit
Organizers of all cycle events (rides, rallies) (motorcycle) and of bicycle rides, rallies and races large enough to disrupt the normal flow of traffic or resident’s access to town roads, normally about fifty- (50) cycles must obtain a permit from the town. Cycle events are covered in detail in Policy 201.1 which is available in the Government/Ordinances & Policies tab of this web site.
* Permit used by cycle organizations.
Driveway Construction Permits
Driveway and field road construction and modifications are covered in detail in Ordinance 301.1 which is available in the Government/Ordinances & Policies tab of this web site. It covers the procedures and requirements for nearly everything related to driveways in the Town of Berry. Once you have read and understand ordinance 301.1 fill out a “Driveway Construction Permit Application” which is available here.
Driveway Construction Permit Application
Rezone Application
A petition to rezone is a request to change either the zoning district designation of your parcel or to adjust the zoning district boundaries on your property. Rezoning may be necessary if your proposed use or structure does not meet the requirements of your current zoning district. Among other factors, consistency with the recommendations of the Town Land Use Plan and County Farmland Preservation Plan will be important in the review of your rezoning request.
* Application to apply for a rezone
Rezone Application Cover Letter
Variance Application
A variance is an exception to the requirements of the zoning ordinance granted by the Dane County Board of Adjustment (BOA). Variances are generally limited to setbacks or other dimensional requirements. The standards for granting a variance are very strict; they are only approved when unique or unusual conditions prevent strict compliance with the requirements of the ordinance. You must demonstrate a unique physical or other unusual condition beyond your control, other than economic hardship to be eligible for a variance. Furthermore, the Dane County Board of Adjustment only grants variances when they are consistent with the spirit of the ordinance, the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and the public interest. Town of Berry also reviews variance requests.
* Application to apply for a variance