City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 North Jefferson Street, Room
608, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
(p) 920.448.3300 (f) 920.448.3426 greenbaywi.gov
ONE & TWO-FAMILY
DETACHED GARAGE GUIDE
The information in this packet is provided to help guide you through the permit
application process. This packet will also provide you with information regarding
approved detached garage locations and minimum construction requirements.
Page 2: Permit Application Guide
Page 5: Zoning Code Requirements
Page 7: Building Code Requirements
Page 10: Building Permit Application
Page 13: Site Plan
Page 14: Non-Permitted Erosion Control Application
Page 16: Electrical Permits
Page 18: Impervious Surface Ratio Calculation
(05/18)
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE
Garage Permit Guide:
This guide was developed to help direct you through the permit application process. Following
the steps below will help to expedite the issuance of your building permit.
1. Completely fill out the attached Building Permit Application:
Provide a detailed description of all proposed work. Property owners may obtain
permits for construction projects if the house is owner-occupied. All contractors shall
include their Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier
Certification numbers from the State of Wisconsin Safety and Buildings Division IF THE
GARAGE IS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE.
o Fill out Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form.
2. Provide Site Plan:
Indicate/draw garage location with dimensions.
Indicate all streets, North arrow.
Exterior boundaries of the property including dimensions of property lines.
Location of existing and proposed structures.
Dimensions of setbacks from property lines and between structures.
Parcel maps can be found on the City of Green Bay website under GIS
Mapping to use as a Site Plan.
(https://greenbaywi.gov/180/GIS-Mapping)
*NOTE: 1) LOTS LESS THAN 60’ IN WIDTH ONLY REQUIRE A 2 ½’ SIDE
YARD SETBACK. 2) LOTS LESS THAN 90’ IN DEPTH ONLY REQUIRE A 2 ½’
REAR YARD SETBACK.
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3. Provide Set of Building Plans/Truss Plan:
The Plans must be of professional quality and legible.
o Acceptable plans can be submitted from Building Supply Stores.
o Fill out Garage Structure Layout sheet.
o If it is a pre-fab shed, please supply the manufacturer’s pamphlet with picture of
structure.
Include the following information:
o The height of the garage side walls.
o The height of the garage to the roof ridge (peak).
o Door and window locations.
o Dimension of the overhangs.
o Material and size of headers and beams.
o Truss plans/type of wood, grade and size of rafters and ceiling joists.
o Slab information, including grade beam size, slab thickness, re-enforcement size
and locations.
o Note if the garage will be heated (gas or electric), if electrical will be installed or
if any plumbing will be installed.
Fill out Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC Permits if applicable and submit.
4. Permit Fees:
Submit the applicable permit fees. Garages will require a $100 building permit fee ($50
building permit, $25 site plan review and $25 building plan review).
o Submit Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form (if any land disturbance).
o Make checks payable to City of Green Bay, or
o Pay online through GovPayNet -
http://www.greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/943/Online-Payment-
Instructions-PDF. A project number must be assigned by Inspection office staff
before making a payment online. A service fee will be charged for online
payment.
5. Apply for the Permit:
Please plan ahead and pick one of the following methods to apply for your permit.
Make sure all of the required information listed above is included and submit it to the
Department of Community and Economic Development using one of the methods
listed below:
o
In Person with an Inspector at City Hall:
This is the best method to discuss the specifics of your project with an
inspector. Typically if all the required information is submitted and found
acceptable, the permit can be issued at that time.
Inspectors are available for consultation and permit issuance 8:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
o By Email:
Email all the required information (Site Plan and Permit Application) to
SitePlanGB@greenbaywi.gov.
o
By Mail
:
City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 N Jefferson Street, Room 608
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Submittal Checklist:
Site Plan
Building Plans AND
a. Fill out Garage Structure Layout sheet
Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form
Building Permit Application
a. Electrical Permit (if applicable)
b. HVAC Permit (if applicable)
c. Plumbing Permit (if applicable)
Underground Utilities: Call Diggers Hotline 3 Work Days Before You Dig!
1-800-242-8511
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ZONING AND BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
Setbacks for detached garages:
o Front setback = 55 ft.
o Rear setback = 4 ft. (2-½ ft. if lot is smaller than 90 ft. wide)
o Side setback = 4 ft. (2-½ ft. if lot is smaller than 60 ft. wide)
Garages are limited in the front setback of your house and cannot be in front of the
principle structure.
o No more than 30% of the required rear yard may be covered by accessory
structures.
o Garages may not exceed the height of the principle structure.
o Note: 50 % of your total lot needs to be green space (pervious). If your lot is
close to being more than 50% impervious (buildings, walkways, driveways, decks,
etc.) fill out the Impervious Surface Ratio Calculation included in this packet.
o Metal sheds have a maximum of 120 sq. ft. in residential zones.
o See zoning requirements below:
13-615. Residential accessory buildings.
(a) In general. In all residential districts, the design and construction of any garage, carport,
or storage building shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of
the main building. The exterior building materials, roof style, and colors shall be similar
to the main building or shall be commonly associated with residential construction.
(b) Attached structures. An accessory structure shall be considered attached and an integral
part of the principal structure when it is connected by an enclosed passageway. Such
structures shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) The structure shall meet the required yard setbacks for a principal structure, as
established for the zoning district in which it is located.
(2) In no case shall the total floor area of an attached garage, carport, or other
accessory structure exceed the ground floor area of the principal building located on
the same lot.
(3) Attached garages may not exceed the height of the principal structure.
(c) Detached structures. Detached accessory structures shall be permitted in residential
districts in accordance with the requirements shown in Table 6-4 and as follows:
(1) Detached accessory structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal
building and are not permitted within the required front yard or within a side yard
abutting a street.
(2) The maximum size may be increased upon approval of a conditional use permit,
provided that lot coverage requirements are satisfied.
(3) Structures with a metal exterior finish exceeding 120 sq. ft. shall be permitted only
by Conditional Use Permit.
(4) No more than thirty (30) percent of the required rear yard area may be covered by
accessory structures.
(5) Distance between structures shall be measured from wall to wall.
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Notes to Table 6-4:
(a) One- and two-family lots less than sixty (60) ft. in width only require a two-and-a-half
(2-½) ft. side yard for detached accessory structures.
(b) One- and two-family lots less than ninety (90) ft. in depth only require a two-and-a-half
(2-½) ft. rear yard for detached accessory structures.
(c) Maximum height and maximum side wall height may be increased to a height no greater
than that of the principal structure located on the same lot provided the accessory
structure is used as a carriage-house dwelling.
(d) Heights of structures may be increased with a conditional use permit as permitted in 13-
205.
(e) A corner yard setback may be reduced where at least 50% of the front footage of any
block is built up with principal structures, the corner yard setback for new structures
shall be equal to the average of the existing structures, except that any structure which
is set back 20% more or less than the average may be discounted from the formula. In
no case shall the setback be less than 15 ft. and shall only apply to corner lots of two
intersection rights-of-way.
SECTION 2. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
13-613. General requirements.
Accessory uses and structures in the residential districts shall comply with the following
standards and all other applicable regulations of this ordinance:
(a) No accessory use or structure shall be constructed or established on any lot prior to
the time of construction of the principal use to which it is accessory.
(b) The accessory use or structure shall be incidental to and customarily associated with
the principal use or structure served.
(c) The accessory use or structure shall be subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the
principal use or structure served.
(d) The accessory use or structure shall contribute to the comfort, convenience, or
necessity of the occupants of the principal use or structure served.
(e) The accessory use or structure shall be located on the same zoning lot as the principal
use or structure.
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BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
SPS 321.08 Fire separation and dwelling unit separation.
(1) FIRE SEPARATION. Dwelling units shall be separated from garage spaces, accessory
buildings, property lines and other dwelling units in accordance with Table 321.08 and the
following requirements:
Table 321.08
Between Dwelling and: Distance Between Objects
1
Fire Rated Construction
2, 5
Detached gara
ge or accessory Less than 5 ft. 3/4-hour walls
building on same property 1/3-hour door or windows
Another dwell
ing on same Less than 5 ft. 3/4-hour wall
4
property 1/3-hour door or window
4
Detached gara
ge, accessory 5 to 10 ft. 3/4-hour wall
3
building, or other dwelling on 1/3-hour door or window
3
same property
Detached gara
ge, accessory More than 10 ft. No requirements
building, or other dwelling on
same property
Property Lin
es Less than 3 ft. 3/4-hour wall
1/3-hour door or window
Property Lin
es 3 ft. or more No Requirements
Zero Lot Line None Follow sub. (2) (d)
Requirements
1
Distance shall be measured perpendicular from wall to wall or property line, ignoring overhangs.
2
Fire rated construction shall protect the dwelling from an exterior fire source.
3
Fire rated construction may be in either facing wall.
4
Fire rated construction shall be in both facing walls.
5
The methods for garage separation in par. (a) 1. are examples of ¾ hour wall construction.
(a) Attached garages.
1. The walls and ceiling between an attached garage and any portion of the dwelling, including
attic or soffit areas, shall be 3/4-hour fire-resistive construction or shall be constructed as
specified in any of the following:
a. One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum drywall shall be used on the garage side of the
separation wall or ceiling.
b. One layer of 1/2-inch gypsum drywall shall be used on each side of the separation wall
or ceiling.
c. Two layers of 1/2-inch gypsum drywall shall be used on the garage side of the separation
wall or ceiling.
2. For all methods listed under subd. 1., drywall joints shall comply with one of the following:
a. Joints shall be taped or sealed.
b. Joints shall be fitted so that the gap is no more than 1/20-inch with joints backed by
either solid wood or another layer of drywall such that the joints are staggered.
Note: 1/20-inch is approximately the thickness of a U.S. dime.
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3. Vertical separations between an attached garage and a dwelling shall extend from the top of
a concrete or masonry foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing or fire-resistive
ceiling construction.
(b) Structural elements exposed in an attached garage.
Beams, columns and bearing walls which are exposed to the garage and which provide support
for habitable portions of the dwelling shall be protected by one of the methods specified in par.
(a) 1. a. or c. or other 3/4-hour fire-resistive protection.
(c) Doors.
1. The door and frame assembly between the dwelling unit and an attached garage shall be
labeled by an independent testing agency as having a minimum fire-resistive rating of 20 with
ASTM E 814 or UL 1479, with a minimum positive pressure differential of 0.01 inch of
water (3 pa), and shall have an F rating of not less than the required fire-resistance rating of
the assembly penetrated.
Top Plates:
Studs at bearing walls shall be capped with double top plates.
End joints in double top plates shall be offset at least 2 stud spaces.
Double top plates shall be overlapped at the corners and at intersections with
partitions.
Any breaks in the top plates shall be broken over a stud.
Roof Rafters:
Where rafters meet to form a ridge, they shall be placed directly opposite each
other and nailed to a ridge board of not less than 1 inch in thickness
and not less in depth than the plumb cut of the rafters.
Hip rafters may be single members.
Valley and hip rafters shall be 2 inches deeper than jack rafters and continuous from
ridge to plate.
Collar ties of one inch by six inch (1 x 6) boards or better shall be installed in the
upper third of the roof height to every third pair of rafters.
Ceiling joists shall be nailed to exterior walls and to the ends of the rafters.
Engineered straps or clips ("Hurricane Ties") are required to secure the trusses
and/or rafters to the top plate.
Roof Sheathing:
Panels 24 inches or wider should be used. For panel widths greater than 16
inches but less than 24 inches, use panel edge clips of lumber blocking at
unsupported edges. The edge support is to be placed at the joint between the
narrow-width panel and an adjacent full-width panel. Unless otherwise
required by the building code, the support may be omitted at the edge
adjacent to a ridge or valley when the opposite edge or the narrow-width
panel is thus supported. When used,
two panel edge clips,
equally spaced,
shall be placed between each pair of supports. Two-by-four blocking may be used
flatwise or edgewise and shall be adequately attached to roof framing. For panels
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greater than 12 inches but less than or equal to 16 inches, lumber blocking is
required. For panel widths of 12 inches or less, lumber blocking applied to both
narrow-width panel edges is required, regardless of adjacent ridge or valley.
Wall Openings:
Headers shall be sized to carry loads imposed where doors or windows occur.
Where the opening is less than 6 ft. in width, the header shall be supported on
each end by a single common stud and shoulder stud.
Where the opening is more than 6 ft. the header shall be supported on each
end by a single common stud and two shoulder studs or as required by beam
bearing calculations.
Permanent Weather Resistant Finish:
The exterior walls of the garage are required to be covered with a permanent weather
resistant finish. There is a misconception in the construction industry that vinyl siding is
a permanent weather resistant finish. However, the vinyl siding does not protect the
osb sheathing from getting wet and is actually constructed with holes in it to let the
water shed out due to the fact that it is not weather resistant. Most vinyl siding
manufacturers require a weather barrier under the siding such as tar paper or house
wrap. Please also note that osb is not an exterior finish material and it shall not be
exposed to the elements for longer than required during construction even if it is
painted. When installing house wrap and/or tar paper, please remember to properly lap
it so that the water sheds from the top of the structure to the bottom.
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PROJECT PERMITS
APPLICATION
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address
Parcel #
Project #
Property Owner
Contractor
Name Name
Company
(if applies)
Company
Address
Address
City, State, Zip
City, State, Zip
Phone #
Email
Phone #
Email
Current Land Use, Flood Plain & Zoning (check which applies)
Land Use: 2-Family Multi-Family # of units ____ Commercial (describe) _______________
Vacant Lot
1-Family
Zoning: R-1 R- 2 R-3 RR OR NC
D C-1 C-2 C-3 L1 G1 BP PI CON TND
Flood Plain: Yes
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)_____
No
Addition Alteration Repair Move Raze (demolish)
Change-of-use
Project Scope:
New
Area: Finished Unfinished Total Bldg:
Description of Project :
Estimated Cost of Construction $
Erosion Control # _________
City SBD $___________
Plan Approvals
PLBG Plan
SWR Plan
Foot & Found Only #_______ City
Building Plan
HVAC Plan
Site Plan
# _________ City SBD $___________
# _________ City SBD $___________
# _________ $___________
Contractors (UDC Numbers Required): DCC # DCQ #
BLDG -
Bldg Fee
$
ELEC –
Elec Fee
$
HVAC –
Hvac Fee
$
PLBG –________# of Fixtures
Plbg Fee
$
SWRS
Water Fee $_____
Storm Fee $_____
Assessment $_____
Sanitary Fee $_____
Assessment $_____
Swrs Fee
$
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
C.O.
$
Addl. Fee
$
Double Fee
DOUBLE FEE PERMIT [s.15.07(b)] If application for a building permit has not been obtained prior to commencement of
the job, applicable permit fee shall be doubled.
$
Application Signature The applicant certifies that information submitted herein is accurate; agrees to comply with the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, Municipal Ordinance, and with the conditions of this permit; and understands that permit issuance creates no legal
liability, expressed or implied, on the Department or Municipality.
Signature of Applicant Date
Class Code Census Receipt No. Total Fee
Reviewed By
Credential #
White - Office
Yellow - Applicant
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one business day
in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
www.greenbaywi.gov
(assigned by City)
$
$
$
Erosion Ctrl
EROSION CONTROL
ADDITIONAL PERMITS (Sprinklers #_____, Curb Cut, Flood Plain, Temp. Occupancy, Etc.)
(Please List)
(Rev 6/20)
(check all that apply)
Height
#_______
City
#_______ City
SBD $__________
SBD $__________
SBD $__________
For Office Use Only
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1)
1) Engineered trusses ___________ o.c. (PROVIDE PLANS)
or
2) Rafters: 2 x _______ with ceiling joists and collar
ties ________ o.c. (PROVIDE PLANS)
3) ______ inch ____________ (type) sheathing
installed per manufacturing specification.
4) Approved ______________ (type) roof covering
installed over ____ # underlayment
5) Hurricane clips or approved fasteners __________
6) ___________________ type siding
7) _____ in. ____________ (type) wall sheathing
8) 2 x _____ wood studs at ______ inches o.c.
9) Pressure treated wood plate __________________
10) Minimum 7” x ½” anchor bolts @ maximum 6’ o.c. and 18”
from corner.
11) Minimum 12” x 12” slab edge and minimum 4’ slab.
12) Concrete reinforcement ______________ rebar
12
12”
4”
A wall brace
plan from a
lumber
supplier may
be required.
Header
Double shoulder studs
required for openings greater
than 6’
Overhead Door Header
13) Width of opening _____________ ft.
14) Header carries roof load: Yes ____ No _____
15) Header information _____________________
Window Header
16) Width of opening _____________ ft.
17) Header information _____________________
Service Door Header
18) Width of opening _____________ ft.
19) Header information _____________________
HEIGHT = _____FT
(HALF THE DIMENSION
FROM TOP PLATE TO
RIDGE)
12”
12”
4”
ANCHOR BOLTS
½’ DIAMETER
AND 7”
SLAB
BUILDING PLANS
TO BE
SUBMITTED ALSO
Note: Roof must be
designed for 30#
live load.
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GARAGE
STRUCTURE
LAYOUT
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm. 608
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
www.greenbaywi.gov
Date:
Contractor Name:
Contractor Email: Phone #
Project Address:
GARAGE DIMENSIONS -
SQUARE
FOOTAGE -
SETBACK DISTANCE FROM:
REAR
-
FRONT
- SIDE -
WALL HEIGHT -
GARAGE ROOF MIDPOINT HEIGHT -
STUD SIZE
@
O.C.
WALL SHEATHING -
TRUSS OR RAFTER?
**PROVIDE TRUSS PLANS / RAFTER INFO -
ROOF PITCH -
ROOF SHEATHING -
EAVE OVERHANG -
OVERHEAD DOOR SIZE INFO -
OVERHEAD DOOR HEADER INFO -
SERVICE DOOR SIZE INFO -
SERVICE DOOR HEADER INFO -
WINDOWS SIZE INFO -
WINDOW HEADER INFO -
GUTTER INFO -
CONCRETE SLAB INFO -
**REINFORCEMENT -
**THICKNESS -
ELECTRICAL - Y / N
PLUMBING - Y / N
DISTANCE FROM OTHER BUILDINGS -
DOES EXTERIOR OF GARAGE MATCH PRINCIPLE STRUCTURE - Y / N
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SITE PLAN
Address: _______________________
Parcel No: ______________________
Subdivision: _____________________
Lot No.: _______________________
Lot Size and Dimensions
Building(s) Location
Size
Number of Stories
Use
Setbacks from Property Lines
Property Line Corner Stake
Front
Setback
Sidewalk
Curb
Street
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Per 34.08 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES NOT REQUIRED TO
BE PERMITTED.
(1) RESPONSIBLE PARTY. The landowner of the construction site or other person contracted or
obligated by other agreement with the landowner to implement and maintain construction site BMPs
is the responsible party and shall comply with this section.
(2) EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PRACTICES. Erosion and sediment control practices at
each site where land disturbing construction activity is to occur shall be used to prevent or reduce all
of the following:
(a) The deposition of soil from being tracked onto streets by vehicles.
(b) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into on-site storm water inlets.
(c) The discharge of sediment from disturbed areas into adjacent waters of the state.
(d) The discharge of sediment from drainage ways that flow off the site.
(e) The discharge of sediment by dewatering activities.
(f) The discharge of sediment eroding from soil stockpiles existing for more than 7 days.
(g) The transport by runoff into waters of the state of chemicals, cement, and other building
compounds and materials on the construction site during the construction period. However,
projects that require the placement of these materials in waters of the state, such as constructing
bridge footings or BMP installations, are not prohibited by this subdivision.
(3) LOCATION. The BMPs shall be located so that treatment occurs before runoff enters waters of the
state.
(4) IMPLEMENTATION. The BMPs used to comply with this section shall be implemented as follows:
(a) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be constructed or installed before land disturbing
construction activities begin.
(b) Erosion and sediment control practices shall be maintained until final stabilization.
(c) Final stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing activities cease and final grade
has been reached on any portion of the site.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL NON-PERMITTED
CONDITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
100 N. Jefferson Street, Room 300
Green Bay, WI 54301
Tel (920) 448-3100
Fax (920) 448-3102
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(d) Temporary stabilization activity shall commence when land disturbing activities have
temporarily ceased and will not resume for a period exceeding 14 calendar days.
(e) BMPs that are no longer necessary for erosion and sediment control shall be removed by the
responsible party.
City Representative who reviewed the above requirements with the Project Representative:
(Signature) (Date)
(Print Name and Title Here)
City Project ID:
Site Name:
Address / Location:
Land Owner:
Land Owner’s Contact Representative:
I have reviewed the City of Green Bay Permit Conditions for the Erosion and Sediment Control
Standards for the Non-Permitted referenced project above. I agree to comply with these conditions and
will notify the City of Green Bay of any changes to the plan or project schedule.
(Signature) (Date)
(Print Name and Title Here)
(1 Copy Permittee, 1 Copy Inspection Files, 1 Copy Engineering Files)
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Two-Family
NATURE OF WORK (check all that apply):
Swimming Pool
Alteration
Remodeling
Repairs
Sign
Addition
Detached Garage
Hot tub/spa
Other ____________
JOB DESCRIPTION:
(REQUIRED)
_______________________________________________
Signature (Master Electrician Responsible For Work)
(REQUIRED)
___________________
Date
INSPECTOR STATEMENT: I hereby certify the work completed as of date signed complies with applicable codes.
____________________
Date
_________________________________________________
Inspector Signature
This section for City use only
Project #:
Permit Code:
Permit Fee:
Parcel #:
Receipt #:
Date:
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
LICENSED
CONTRACTOR
ELECTRICAL PERMIT
Check box for Online Payment
The information below must be provided for notification of project number and permit fee. This information is
required to make payment on-line.
Educational
Other
Multi-Family
Number of Units
Manufacturing
Phone _________________
Fax ________________
________
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one
business day in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
CONTRACTOR STATEMENT: I hereby certify that the above wiring upon completion will be in compliance with
the applicable federal, state, and local electrical codes and utility service rules.
“ENERGIZING THE DESCRIBED WIRING WILL IN NO WAY CREATE A HAZARD”
State of WI Electrical Contractor Certification # _____________ and WI Master Certification # _______________
Email ____________________________
(Rev 6/20)
www.greenbaywi.gov
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address: __________________________________________________
Owner's Name: __________________________________________________
Owner's Email: Phone #:
Electrical Contractor: ______________________________________________
Contractor's Address: ______________________________________________
Contractor’s Email: ________________________________________________
Contractor’s Phone #: ___________________ Cell #: _____________________
Value of work: ___________________________________________________
Single-Family
Commercial
OCCUPANCY (check appropriate box):
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Name: ________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
Phone #: ________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Check one:
What type of wiring method(s) do you intend to use (i.e. Romex, EMT, PVC, direct buried cable)?
In the left column, state the size wire you intend to use and, in the corresponding column on the right, state the
size over current device you intend to use to protect that wire:
Wire Size & Type
Over Current Device Size
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
HOMEOWNER’S
APPLICATION FOR
ELECTRICAL PERMIT
This section for City use only
Project #:
Permit Code:
Permit Fee:
Parcel #:
Receipt #:
Date:
Addition to existing building
Detached garage
Swimming pool
Other ________________________________________
Provide a sketch of the work you intend to do that shows the location of all electrical outlets (i.e.
switches, receptacles, lights, etc.)
Briefly describe the electrical work you intend to do:
Application Approved By:
to inspection date needed. Final inspections are required for all projects.
Date: ____________________________
Electrical Inspector
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
www.greenbaywi.gov
AFFIDAVIT: I hereby certify that I am the owner of the above described premises located in Green Bay, Brown
County, and that I occupy such premises solely as a residence, in accordance with the Homestead Act of the laws of the
State of Wisconsin. I further declare that if the permit is granted, the electrical work will be performed by myself in
accordance with State and City regulations. Failure to do so will subject me to penalties described in the State and City
Ordinances.
Owner's Signature: _________________________________
(REQUIRED)
NOTE: Duplexes, condos, and other similar dwelling units, which are physically attached to other dwelling
units, are not single-family dwellings. The City electrical code allows homeowners to do wiring in existing
single-family dwellings only.
Before insulating or covering any walls containing any wiring, call the Community and Economic Development
Department for a rough-in inspection. At that time, all grounding splices should be made up permanently.
When the job is completed, call for a final inspection prior to occupancy.
To schedule an inspection, submit an online Inspection Request or call (920) 448-3300 at least one business
day in advance. Final inspections are required for all projects.
(Rev 6/20)
Date: _________________________________
Value of Work: $__________________
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www.greenbaywi.gov
IMPERVIOUS
SURFACE RATIO
CALCULATION
Department of Community
and Economic Development
100 N. Jefferson Street, Rm 608
Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
(920) 448-3300 - phone
(920) 448-3426 - fax
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov
Imperv
ious surface
means an area that
releases, as runoff, all or a large portion of the
precipitation that falls on it, except for frozen
soil. Rooftops, sidewalks, driveways and
parking lots are examples of surfaces that are
typically impervious. Surfaces in the public
right-of-way, such as a street, driveway apron
or public sidewalk, are not counted in this
calculation-only area on your property.
Impervious surface ratio
means the measure
of intensity of land use, determined by dividing
the total of all impervious surfaces on a site by
the gross area of the site.
Req
uired
for new buildings of any kind, additions, porches, patios, driveways and walks
(anything impervious to water).
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:
R1 = 50%
Component
Area (square feet)
1. House (including porches, patios, attached garage)
sq. ft.
2. New structure
sq. ft.
3. Existing structures (sheds, etc.)
sq. ft.
4.
Driveway
sq. ft.
5. Sidewalks (private)
sq. ft.
6. Total of all impervious surfaces on the site (sum of lines 1-5) sq. ft.
7. Gross area of the site (lot area) sq. ft.
Impe
rvious surface ratio (line 6 divided by line 7 x 100 = %)
%
Example: If #6 is 4,000 and #7 is 10,000 the ratio would be 4,000 divided by 10,000 x 100 = 40%
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THE 811 PROCESS FOR HOMEOWNERS
For projects that include planting a tree, installing a mailbox or building a deck, among others.
Notify your local one-call center
by calling 811 or making an
online request 2-3 days before
work begins. Click here for
information about your local
one-call center and online
service availability. The one-call
center will transmit information
to affected utility operators.
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Wait 2-3 days (varies by
state; please click here for
state law information) for
affected utility operators to
respond to your request.
On average, between 7-8
utility operators are notified
for each request.
NOTIFY
WAIT
CONFIRM
Respect the marks. The marks
provided by the affected utility
operators are your guide for the
duration of your project. If you
are unable to maintain the
marks during your project, or
the project will continue past
your request’s expiration date
(varies by state), please call 811
to ask for a re-mark.
RESPECT
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Dig carefully. If you can’t avoid
digging near the marks (within
18-24 inches on all sides,
depending on state law),
consider moving your project
to another part of your yard. If
you must dig near the marks
or use machinery of any kind,
please click here to read The
811 Process for Contractors.
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DIG
CAREFULLY
Confirm that all affected utility
operators have responded to
your request by comparing the
marks to the list of utilities the
one-call center notified. State
laws vary on the process for
confirmation; please check with
your local one-call center for
more information.
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