One and Two Family Residential Dwellings
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Multi-Family New Construction/Additions/Alterations
Garages and Accessory Buildings
Decks
Fences
Building permits are required for all fences except snow fencing (snow fencing is only allowed between November 15 and April 15 of each year.)
Fence Handout
Owners Acknowledgement of WEnergies Utility Easements (Must be submitted with ALL Fence applications.)
City of Franklin Building Permit Application
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We Energies Clearance Guidelines► (These are WE Energies guidelines and are not enforced by the City of Franklin.)
Diggers Hotline►
Pools, Above Ground, Inground, Air Inflated, Hot Tubs, Spas
Plumbing Permits
Drive Approach and Culverts
Permits are required for the installation of drive approaches, curb cuts, and culverts. Drive approach/curb cut permits can be obtained in the Inspection Services Department.
Please contact the Engineering Department at 414-425-7510 for culvert installation information. Culvert orders are placed with the Engineering Department and installed by the Department of Public Works.
Drive Approach/Curb Cut Permit Application
Culvert Permit Application
Electrical Permits & License
Electrical permits are required for all electrical work and replacements. Permits must be obtained by a Master Electrician licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
Completed electrical permit applications should be submitted to the City of Franklin - Inspection Services, 9229 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132.
Electrical Permit Application
Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees
HVAC
Reroofing
Building permits are required for the installation of replacement roofs.
METAL ROOFING REQUIRES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL - call the Inspection Services Department at 414-425-0084 for additional information.
State Code allows a maximum of two layers of shingles.
Contractors applying for a reroofing permit for One and Two Family Residential dwellings must have valid State of WI certifications.
Residential (1 & 2 Family): Minimum $55 plus $7 Technology Fee
Multi-Family, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional: $13/1,000 Value plus $7 Technology (Maximum Fee $295 plus $7 Technology Fee)
City of Franklin Building Permit Application
Residing
Demolition or Moving
Demolition: Permits are required for the demolition of all buildings and structures. Plumbing permits and inspections are required for disconnection/abandonment of sewer, water, or septic systems. Utilities (electric/gas) must be disconnected and verified in writing by the agency.
Building Move: The City of Franklin Building Code requires Plan Commission approval of any building move within or from outside Franklin prior to the move.
Questions can be directed to the Department of City Development at 414-425-4024.
Contact the Inspection Services Department at 414-425-0084 for information regarding required permits.
Demolition Handout
Building Move Handout
City of Franklin Building Permit Application
Occupancy
Occupancy permits are required for all changes of use, changes in ownership, and changes in tenant for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
Approval by the Department of City Development is required prior to application for Occupancy.
Occupancy permits are not required for change of ownership of residential dwellings.
City of Franklin Building Permit Application
Foundation Repair
Building permits are required for foundation repairs and damp proofing. Any contractor applying for a foundation repair permit for One and Two Family Residential Dwellings must have valid State of Wisconsin certifications.
Application for permit shall include a statement of the existing defects and an analysis of the cause. Plans and/or specifications must be submitted with permit application and shall follow "The Best Managment Standards for Foundation Repair" (July 2017 revision) or have site specific engineering when conditions do not conform to those standards.
City of Franklin Building Permit Application
Foundation Repair Memo
WAFRP Best Management Standards for Foundation Repair
Miscellaneous Permits and Links