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NEW CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING

https://sawyercountygov.org/316/Applications-Permits

All land use permits and conditional use permits are initiated through Sawyer County Zoning Department at (715) 634-8288.

NEW/REPLACEMENT FIRE NUMBER

https://sawyercountygov.org/DocumentCenter/View/16086/Fire-Number-Application

SHIPPING CONTAINERS/INTERMODAL CONTAINERS

Shipping containers require a land use permit initiated through Sawyer County Zoning Department.  The Town of Winter has additional minimum guidelines (in addition to Sawyer County Zoning guidelines).  Additional minimum guidelines include:

1.  375 feet setback from road or lakeshore

2.  350 feet setback from neighboring property lines

3.  100 feet setback from septic

4.  300 feet setback from wetlands

The ultimate decision will be made by the Town of Winter Board after inspection has been completed.  The Town of Winter Board works in the best interest of the land owners and neighbors.  Neighbors may be consulted prior to final decision.

Driveway Permit

For new driveways on your property a driveway permit is required. There is no charge for this permit.  Once completed permit is received by the Town of Winter, a member of the town board and/or road crew will inspect your proposed driveway location for recommended drainage structure, if any, and approval.  The proposed location must be flagged and/or staked.  Include a contact phone number on your permit for any questions that may arise.  Completed permit can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 129 Winter, WI 54896.

Driveway Permit

Burning Permits

Burn Permit

Please visit DNR.WI.gov for the most current information, or call  DNR Hotline at 1-888-947-2876

Operator’s (Bartender’s) License

Required for all persons to tend bar in the Town of Winter. Fee is $15 per year, all licenses expire on June 30. There is no pro-ration for partial year. Please provide proof of current valid license from another municipality or responsible beverage server class certificate along with completed application form. Classes are available online.

APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SERVE

Dog License

A yearly dog license is required for any dog 5 mos of age or older. Fee is $15.00 for an unaltered dog or $10.00 for a spayed or neutered dog. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Send fee with valid rabies certificate to Town Clerk. Necessary information includes name, color, and predominant breed of dog.  Deadline is March 31st every year.  After March 31st this will have to be completed through Sawyer County at https://www.doglicenses.us/WI/Sawyer/

Absentee Ballot Request

You may request absentee ballot for any individual election, or for all elections in a given year. If you want absentee ballots sent automatically for all elections, you must submit a new request form every year in January.

EL-121 Application for Absentee Ballot

Voter Registration

Contact the Town Hall for more information or visit http://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Register and complete a registration form online. A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or photo ID and proof of residency is required. (You must be a resident for 28 days before you can vote)

Register to Vote/Check to see if already registered
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote

Use Of Town Hall Meeting Room

Contact Town Clerk for availability.