City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 North Jeff
erson Street, Room 608, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
(p) 920.448.3300 (f) 920.448.3426 greenbaywi.gov
ONE & TWO-FAMILY PATIO 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 patio locations and minimum construction requirements.
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Permit Application Guide
Zoning Code Requirements
Building Permit Application
Short Form
Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form
(08/20)
PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE
Patio 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.
Please note that ALL required information must be submitted together at one
time when applying for your permit (see submittal checklist in Step 3).
1. Completely fill out the attached Building Permit Application:
Provide a detailed description of all proposed work. Property owners or contractors
may obtain patio permits.
o Fill out Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form.
2. Provide Site Plan:
Indicate/draw patio 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)
3. 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:
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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 typically available for consultation and permit issuance
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but it is strongly
encouraged to call ahead to verify inspector availability due to schedule
variations for summer hours, holidays, etc.
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o By Email:
Email all the required information (see Submittal Checklist below) to
inspmail@greenbaywi.gov.
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By Mail
:
City of Green Bay
Department of Community and Economic Development
100 N Jefferson Street, Room 608
Green Bay, WI 54301
Submittal Checklist:
Building Permit Application
Site Plan
Non-Permitted Erosion Control Form
4. Payment of Permit Fees:
Once your permit application has been reviewed and you have been notified of a
Project Number, you can make payment.
A patio will require a $50 Building Permit.
o Make checks payable to City of Green Bay, or
o Pay online through GovPayNet
https://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.
ZONING AND BUILDING CODE REQUIRMENTS
Setbacks for concrete/pavers patio
o Front setback = 55 ft.
o Rear setback = 4 ft. (2.5 ft. if lot is smaller than 60 ft. wide)
o Side setback = 4 ft. (2.5 ft. if lot is smaller than 60 ft. wide)
The framing of the house shall be a minimum of 8 in. from grade to prevent decay.
Flashing is allowed to be installed over the exterior house sheathing along the foundation
wall to protect the house framing. This flashing is required to be installed prior to the
installation of the patio.
The patio shall pitch away from the house to provide proper drainage.
If the patio serves as an exit a minimum of a 3 ft. x 3 ft. landing is required off any
swinging exit door. The exit door is allowed to have an 8 in. step down to grade or to a
level 3 ft. x 3 ft. landing. The landing requirement does not apply to sliding patio doors
with less than 2 steps to grade.
Underground Utilities: Call Diggers Hotline 3 Work Days Before You Dig!
1-800-242-8511
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PROPERTY OWNER CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Name:
Name:
Address:
Address:
Telephone #: Telephone #:
Email: Email:
Property Owner Do you own and occupy the above listed property? No
Current Land Use: 1-Family
Yes
Commercial
Fence (36)
2-Family Multi-Family
Driveway Expansion (35) Yard Shed (22)(<150 ft²)
Project Scope:
Description of Project:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Cost of Construction:
The applicant certifies that the information submitted herein is accurate, agrees to comply with the WI Admin. 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
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.
For Office Use Only
Project # _____________________
Parcel # ______________________
Reviewed By: ____________________________________
Receipt # ______________________
Permit Fee ______________________
Credential # ______________________
White Office Yellow Applicant
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
BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION
SHORT FORM
City, State, Zip:
City, State, Zip:
(Rev 6/20)
(check one)
(check one)
(check all that apply)
www.greenbaywi.gov
All fields must be completed before permit will be processed.
Project Address:
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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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