Building Inspections
Contact Information
515 W. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7507
streets@vokimberlywi.gov
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Forms and Permits
Please note, for best results save fillable PDF forms to your device before completing and submitting electronically. Please allow up to 10 business days following a completed application for zoning and permit review and approval. Additional information can also be found on our Community Development Page.
New Construction
Requirements for Permits:
- Site Plans, erosion control plan, cross section of building, energy worksheet
- Floor, foundation, and elevation plans drawn to ¼” scale.
- Drainage Plan must be obtained from Inspector before any work begins.
- Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Permits required for all new construction.
- Complete “New Meter Installation” form above for water meter installation.
Who Needs a permit
Any one who plans to build or install.
Frequently Asked Questions ...
Requirements for Permits
Site plans and floor plans are required for: Additions, sheds, garages, decks, porches, patios, signs, fences, relocations.
Commercial Plan Review
The Village of Kimberly is pleased to announce a new partnership for commercial plan review with E-Plan Exam. All commercial plans, that would have normally been submitted to the State of Wisconsin may now be submitted through E-Plan Exam. Plan review(s) will be completed within 15 business days of when all required paperwork and fees have been submitted.
Required Inspections
- Erosion Control: Inspection to be made prior to disturbing soil & throughout construction.
- Service Connections: Inspection to be made prior to covering with any gravel or soil.
- Footings: Inspections to be made prior to pouring of concrete.
- Foundation, Tile/Stone: Inspection to be made after stone and drain tile are in place and prior to back filling.
- Framing: Inspection to be made prior to installation of insulation or closing of walls.
- Electric, Plumbing, Heating: rough-in inspection to be made prior to insulation installation
- Final Inspection must made prior to occupancy of the structure for which the permits were obtained. The inspection will cover all trades for which permits were issued.
- Final Grading: Before seeding or sodding of any lot an inspection must be completed to assure compliance with the drainage plan.
Other Inspection Requirements
- Footings for any additions.
- Pier footings for decks and patios.
- On grade slabs for garage construction.
- Framing, plumbing, electrical, rough-ins on new additions.
- Electrical service changes before energizing.
- Fence layouts before posts and fencing work starts.
