COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Permits and Inspections
Ordinance Control
Planning and Zoning​
Economic Development
Become a collaborator and apply for permits online through the myGov Portal.


​Planning & Zoning Information:
The Community Development Department's mission is to promote a safe, diverse and dynamic vibrant community by enhance the living, working and recreation choices for community residents and visitors. To fulfill this mission, the Department is organized into four different divisions; Permits and Inspections, Ordinance Control, Planning and Zoning and Economic Development. Staff work together to ensure compliance with local and state ordinances and codes and fulfill the objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

The Community Development Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Please contact department staff directly via phone or email or submit general inquiries to: CommunityDevelopment@wirapids.org
 
General Office Information

Office: 715-421-8228
​Permitting Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Inspections: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, contact an inspector to request
Contact Information:
Name
Title
Email
Phone
Kyle Kearns
Community Development Director
kkearns@wirapids.org
715-421-8225
Carrie Edmondson
Associate Planner
cedmondson@wirapids.org
715-421-8258
Ben Grimm
Inspector - Commercial & Residential
bgrimm@wirapids.org
715-421-8226
Josh Volz
Inspector - Residential
jvolz@wirapids.org
715-421-8227
Ray Starks
Ordinance Control Officer
rstarks@wirapids.org
715-421-8229
Resources:
Fact Sheets (Residential):
residential_building_permit_application_.pdf
File Size: 365 kb
File Type: pdf
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accessory_building_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 295 kb
File Type: pdf
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fence_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 312 kb
File Type: pdf
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new_home_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 423 kb
File Type: pdf
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Fact Sheets (Commercial):
commercial_building_permit_application.pdf
File Size: 281 kb
File Type: pdf
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commercial_bldg__fact_sheet_2022.pdf
File Size: 346 kb
File Type: pdf
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pool_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 309 kb
File Type: pdf
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residential_driveway_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 243 kb
File Type: pdf
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solar_fact_sheet_-_august_2022.pdf
File Size: 239 kb
File Type: pdf
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vision_triangle_fact_sheet_2021.pdf
File Size: 204 kb
File Type: pdf
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Zoning Applications: 
​https://wisconsinrapids.zoninghub.com/administration/ApplicationForms.aspx​

Fee Schedule:
combined_fee_form_september_2021.pdf
File Size: 99 kb
File Type: pdf
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