Village of Salem Lakes

Building, zoning, planning, and land-use permits are county-routed; driveway permits remain local on village roads

Note: No broad Salem Lakes exemption list was found in the reviewed public materials

Building code

County-administered Wisconsin code and county zoning process, plus village floodplain and local land-use ordinances where applicable

Permit validity

County fee schedule includes renewal or extension of existing permit fees

Owner-builder

Village forms include a published homeowner waiver for owner-performed work

Contractor requirements

Wisconsin bond, insurance, and contractor licensing requirements apply; village homeowner waiver expressly warns when contractor bonding or insurance is absent

1. 01
   Confirm whether the project is a county-routed building or zoning permit or a village driveway permit.
2. 02
   Submit building and zoning applications through Kenosha County eTRAKiT or at the county Bristol office.
3. 03
   For driveway permits on village roads, apply through the village driveway permit form.
4. 04
   County staff and the assigned inspector review plans and fee requirements.
5. 05
   Pay permit fees after approval.
6. 06
   Complete required inspections with the county inspector and obtain final approval.

Source: Building, Zoning, Planning and Land Use (moved to Kenosha County effective January 8, 2024) ↗

County permit payments flow through county processing; driveway permits remain village-handled

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Kenosha County eTRAKiT (portal)
• (262) 749-8777 (phone)

Typical sequence: County review, permit issuance, staged inspections, final approval