Planning and Zoning
Do Not Print Forms or Permit Packets Two-Sided / Back-to-Back
Building Permit Packets & Info
New Home Building Packet (updated March 2023, Print double sided)
Manufactured Home Packet (updated 7-2019, Print double sided)
Unattached Garage Zoning Permit (updated 3-2022)
Pole Building Permit Packet (updated 3-2022)
Deck Permit Packet (updated 5-2020)
Building Cross Section Diagrams
Sanitary Info
Portable Restroom Permit Application(updated 2-5-2019)
Recreational Vehicle Transfer Container Application - Renewal
Other Documents
Used for ALL permits including Electric. Electric Permits require both the Master Electrician and theElectrical Contractor license numbers.Public Hearing Packet
Informational Links
Information Regarding Flooding
Director of Zoning & Land Conservation
Contact for: Tourist Rooming Houses
Cell Tower Colocation/Construction Permitting
Floodplain related questions
Administrative Assistant
Janene Harper
Contact for: Septic Maintenance Notices
Building Inspection Appointment Requests
General Setback/Land Use Questions
State Building Permit Submittal Questions
Assistance in completing applications
Administrative Assistant
Lauren Taft
Contact for: CSM/Survey Review Status
Status of Zoning, Building, Sanitary Permit Issuance
General Setback/Land Use Questions
Assistance in completing applications
Planning & Zoning • Suite 4 • 401 Adams ST • Friendship, WI 53934 • Phone (608) 339-4222 • Fax (608) 339-4504
The intent of the Planning & Zoning Department and the P&Z portion of Adams County Code is to regulate lot coverage, population density, to protect & preserve prime agricultural land, secure safety from fire, panic, flooding, pollution, contamination and other dangers, to stabilize & protect property values, preserve & protect natural and man-made aesthetic characteristics of the County, maintain safe & healthful water conditions, prevent flood-caused damages, promote health & wellness & general welfare of Adams County, provide & protect a variety of suitable commercial and industrial sites, uphold State of Wisconsin statutes & Adams County Code, provide certain minimum standards, provisions & requirements for safe & stable design, methods of construction, & uses of buildings to protect and foster the health, safety and well-being of persons occupying or using such buildings, upholding Wisconsin Administrative Code, provide for the administration & enforcement of P&Z's portion of Adams County Code and provide penalties for violation of P&Z's portion of Adams County Code.
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADAMS COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING
If you wish to receive notice of any proposed ordinance or amendment that affects the allowable use of your property, notify the Planning and Zoning Department by US mail: Suite 4, 401 Adams ST, Friendship, WI 53934 or electronically: E-Mail.
You must include your name, address and the parcel number.