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Building Inspection Counter Appointments

Building Inspection plan review and zoning review counters will be open to the public by appointment only.

Storm Water Connection Permit

The City of Madison requires a Storm Water Connection Permit (use Permit to Excavate in the Right of Way) when either a direct connection to the public storm water system is desired or when grading in or adjacent to a drainage easement is proposed. This permit is to ensure that any connections made are done so as not to reduce the integrity of the public storm water system and any grading done in or near drainage easements does change or impede drainage that would result in damage to either private or public property.

Excerpt from Madison General Ordinance Chapter 37 Regarding Storm Water Connection Permits:

“No person shall do any work whatsoever for the purpose of connecting to the public storm water system or existing building sewers or existing private sewers, or for the purpose of laying building sewers or private sewers, without first obtaining from the Administrative Authority a written permit to connect to the public storm water system.

A storm water connection permit shall also be required for any disturbance or addition on property adjacent to either a public or private non-exclusive drainage easement. Disturbances or additions shall include but shall not be limited to all grading, building additions, structures, sheds, garages, utility boxes, gardens and other landscaped features that may alter the drainage pattern on the site. A permit to connect to the public storm water system shall be required for any of the above mentioned activities either within a public or private non-exclusive drainage easement or adjacent to said easement or on lands which drain to the public storm water system.”

Process Overview

  1. Discuss with City Engineering

    Where to Go

    Engineering Division
    City-County Building

    210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 115
    Madison, WI 53703

    Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

  2. Submit Application

    Submit application with plan to the Engineering Department for review. This may be a stand-alone review or part of a larger review depending on the proposed work and site improvements.

  3. Pay Fees

    Pay your permit fees at the location you submitted your application.

  4. Receive Permit

    Engineering will issue your permit.


Related Forms & Handouts

  • Madison General Ordinance Chapter 37
  • Permit to Excavate in the Right-of-Way
  • Engineering Division - Stormwater Management
  • Engineering Division - Erosion Control

Land Development

  • Private Property
    • Annex / Attach Land
    • Conditional Use
    • Condominium Creation / Conversion / Amendment Application
    • Demolish a Building
      • Demolition Notification
    • Erosion Control
    • Existing Specific Implementation Plan Alterations
    • Landmarks & Construction in Historic Districts
    • Rezoning Property
    • State Environmental Permits
    • Storm Water Management
    • Subdividing Land
    • Urban Design Approvals
    • Variances
  • Public Right of Way
    • Excavate in Right of Way
    • Storm Water Connection Permit
    • Street Encroachment / Privilege in Streets
    • Street Occupancy
    • Street Terrace Alterations (Sidewalk, Terrace, Drive Apron)
    • Street Vacation

Contact Engineering

Engineering
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 115
City County Building
Madison, WI 53703
Engineering Division Permit Applications
1600 Emil Street
Madison, WI 53713

  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Erosion Control Questions
  • Excavate in the Right of Way Questions
  • Storm Water Management Questions
  • Street Terrace Alterations Questions
  • Street Vacation Questions
  • Technical Questions: (608) 266-4751
  • Applying for Permits & Final Invoices Questions: (608) 266-6429
  • Construction Questions: (608) 267-1197
  • Main Office: (608) 264-9274
  • Fax: (608) 264-9275
  • WI Relay Service

Development Services Center

  • Contact Us
  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-4551
  • Building Plan Review:
    (608) 266-4559
  • Fax: (608) 266-6377
  • WI Relay Service

Contributing Agencies

  • Building Inspection
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