TOWN OF RIVER FALLS
Building Requirements
1 Building permits are not authorized within the Town upon agricultural lands classified 1, 2, or 3. Exceptions may be made for agricultural related buildings.
2 There shall be no more than 4 lots per quarter quarter section in ag zoned districts.
3 A new dwelling must be on two acres of land or more, except where the extra-territorial zoning exists.
4 A site plan must be drafted for all new construction or additions to existing structures and buildings for commercial, industrial, institutional, government buildings, churches, clubs, schools or multi-family uses.
5 All certified survey maps and site plans must be reviewed by the Plan Commission prior to Town Board consideration.
6 Any building requests within the City of River Falls Extra-Territorial Zoning area must have authorization from the City Zoning Administrator before requesting a building permit from the Town of River Falls.

The Town of River Falls Zoning Administrator should be contacted to see that the above building requirements can be met, and completed in the necessary order.
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Town roadway setback requirements are as follows:
Distance from building to: State/Federal Highway County Highway Town Road
Centerline of road 110 feet 100 feet 75 feet
Right of way 77 feet 67 feet 42 feet
Whichever of the two (state or county) set back of right-of-way requirement is the greater, is the one that has to be utilized. A 10 foot requirement exists relative to the lot lines, at both the rear and sides of lots.
8 New driveways entering onto a town road must be approved by the Town Board.
9 Correct minimum distance between well and septic system is 50 feet or as stated in the State Statutes.
10 Any non-residential facility and properties owning or occupying a new building, or a building that is remodeled or expanded by 50% or more in floor area, shall provide a designated area for separation, temporary storage and collection of solid waste and recyclables, either within or adjacent to the building.
11 Remodeling permits are needed for existing structures, where the costs are $500 or in excess. Day-to-day maintenance and repairs to existing structures do not require a remodeling permit.
12 Penalty for not obtaining a building permit will be as follows: If construction begins before permit is approved, paid for, issued and picked up, the cost of the permit shall be the original fee plus a penalty of four times the fee.
13 Building permits shall lapse and be void unless building operations are commenced within 6 months form the date of issuance thereof, and completed within 12 months of issuance date of the permit. Permits may be renewed once by paying an additional $10 fee. Also, any change in construction plans which would increase the value of the building would be subject to normal building permit fees. However, only that portion above the previous estimated cost shall be subject to these fees, calculated at the appropriate rate.
14 A County sanitary permit and uniform address number (fire number) are required and may be secured at the Land Management Office in the Pierce County Courthouse in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. *
15 The Town building inspector is Dean Albert.
16 It is the responsibility of all people applying for a building permit to obtain all necessary federal, state, county, city and town permits.
17 Plans and request forms must be in the hands of the permit issuer not less than 7 days before the first or third Mondays of the month.
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The applicant for a building permit (or a representative with significant knowledge of the project) must attend the Plan Commission meeting, and present the following: 
a)   A blueprint. (if a new structure)
b)   The site plan, location of the building or lot and also the driveway approach to the road. (See #16---Permit issuer should have this information prior to the meeting.)
c)   A percolation test.
19 The Town Board may ask for proof of ownership of land on which a building is to be erected, if such ownership is in question.
20 There is a 5 day waiting period after the Plan Commission reviews the construction plans until the permit is granted. No construction can begin until the permit is issued and picked up.
* The Town Chairman shall issue the applicant a "Permit Approval" form which must be presented to the Pierce County Land Management Office before any county permits will be issued.

12/14/99
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