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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Permits and Inspections
Ordinance Control

Planning and Zoning​
Economic Development


INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL REPAIRS NECESSARY DUE TO STORM DAMAGE.
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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 closed to the Public to prevent further spread of Covid-19.
Operations within the office will continue, but the public are asked to use electronic means for office services.

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

​Current Projects

Downtown and Trail System Wayfinding Signage

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Opportunity Zones

Triangle Development Picture

Interactive Zoning Code and Map

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​University of Wisconsin Stevens Point 8th Street Project

River Bank Project Picture
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City of Wisconsin Rapids
444 West Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

715-421-8200
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  • Home
  • Government
    • City Directory
    • Budget >
      • 2019 Budget Summary
      • 2019 Departmental Budget
      • 2018 Budget Summary
      • 2018 Departmental Budget Summary
    • Common Council
    • Committees, Commissions, Councils & Boards >
      • Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      • Common Council
      • Appointments
      • Mayor's Youth Council
    • Mayor >
      • Mayors of Wisconsin Rapids
      • About the Mayor
      • Functions of the Mayor
      • Mayor's Youth Council
      • Mill Idle Resources and Impact Mitigation
    • Municipal Code
  • Departments
    • Airport >
      • Airfield Information
      • Airport History
      • Airport Accomodations
    • Assessor's Office
    • Attorney >
      • City Prosecutor
      • Referrals for Other Legal Matters
    • Clerk >
      • Election / Voter Information
      • Licenses and Permits
    • Community Development >
      • Economic Development
      • Ordinance Control
      • Permits and Inspections
      • Planning and Zoning
      • Solar Power Systems
    • Finance >
      • Payments
      • Pet Licenses
      • Property Tax
      • Donate
    • Fire >
      • Services
      • Firefighter Associations
      • Fire Safety For Children
      • Fire Regulations
      • Events
      • Fire Safety for Homeowners
      • Hiring Process
    • Human Resources >
      • Employment
      • Employee Benefits
      • Employee Forms
      • Job Opportunities
    • Innovation & Technology >
      • Maps/GIS
    • Lowell Center
    • McMillan Library
    • Municipal Court >
      • Pay Fines
      • FAQ - Municipal Court
    • Parks & Recreation >
      • City Parks
      • Dog-Friendly Parks
      • Mead Field Splash Pad
      • Municipal Zoo
      • Skate Park
      • WRRC (Aquatics)
      • Park Shelters
      • Recreation Programs
    • Police >
      • Patrol Services
      • Detective Bureau
      • School Officers
      • Recruitment
      • Records & Services
      • Community Involvement
      • Citizen's Police Academy
      • Department History
    • Public Works Divisions >
      • Airport
      • Engineering
      • Parks & Recreation
      • Streets
      • Wastewater Treatment Plant
      • Waterworks & Lighting Commission
    • Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • River City Cab
    • Waterworks and Lighting Commission
    • Wisconsin Rapids Community Media
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