Community Development

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Permits and Inspections
Ordinance Control
Planning and Zoning
Economic Development

INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL REPAIRS NECESSARY DUE TO STORM DAMAGE.

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.

General Office Information

Office: 715-421-8228

Permitting Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by appointment.

Inspections: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, contact an inspector to request

Contact Information

Email
2nd Floor
444 W Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Kyle Kearns, Director
kkearns@wirapids.org 715-421-8225

Madelin Petz, Community Development Specialist
mpetz@wirapids.org 715-421-8258

Ben Grimm, Building Inspector - Commercial & Residential
bgrimm@wirapids.org 715-421-8226

Josh Volz, Building Inspector – Residential
jvolz@wirapids.org 715-421-8227

Ray Starks, Ordinance Control Officer
rstarks@wirapids.org 715-421-8229