FAQs • Delafield, WI • CivicEngage

If I add an addition or a new detached garage, do I need a plat of survey?: Yes, you can try to locate one at the Clerk's Office or at the Waukesha County Register of Deeds. These entities only have a copy of the survey if one was furnished at the time the home was built. If you have a copy and it shows "proposed" - this will not be accepted - a copy showing the "as built" is what we would determine the measurements from.

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Building Inspection and Construction

1. What is my property zoned?: Confirm your parcel's zoning classification by checking the zoning map.
Zoning Map

2. What are my building setbacks?: After checking the zoning map, confirm the setbacks for specific zoning classifications in Municipal Code Chapter 17.39.
Searchable Code

3. Do I need a permit to re-shingle my home?: No, because it is only maintenance to the home. Note only maximum of 2 layers of shingles is permitted under code.

4. Do I need a permit to put up a fence?: Not if it is 4 feet or less in height and more than 50% open.

5. Can I put in a concrete driveway?: Yes, but it must be 5 feet away from the road and you can have either gravel or asphalt between the road and the concrete.

6. If I add an addition or a new detached garage, do I need a plat of survey?: Yes, you can try to locate one at the Clerk's Office or at the Waukesha County Register of Deeds. These entities only have a copy of the survey if one was furnished at the time the home was built. If you have a copy and it shows "proposed" - this will not be accepted - a copy showing the "as built" is what we would determine the measurements from.

7. If I am doing any kind of interior remodeling do I need a permit?: Yes. Any plumbing work, HVAC, electrical, or overall building structural changes or floor plan changes require a permit. If you are not sure, please contact our building inspector.

8. Do I need a permit for a swimming pool?: Yes, all swimming pools including above ground require permits.

9. Do I need a fence around my pool?: Yes. For an in-ground pool, a 4-foot fence is required. It must have a self closing and self latching gate. Above ground pools also require a 4-foot fence if any portion of the pool wall is less than 4-feet to the ground. Above ground pools also need self closing self latching gates on decks attached to the pool OR if a ladder is used, it must be able to be locked from use. Example: the above ground pool is built into the side of the hill slightly. The distance from the ground to the top rail of the pool on that side is 2 feet. A fence would be required.

10. What are fees for new construction?: The fee schedule explains how fees are determined. The building inspector will determine the building permit fees.