

SOLAR Arrays
Residential and Commercial
The below listed information must be submitted along with the application.
Construction Drawings
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Construction plan showing PV array configuration, wiring system, overcurrent protection, inverter, disconnects, required signs, AC connection to building, and attachment detail for roof mounted or footing details for ground mounted.
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Plans for installations on commercial buildings need to be engineer stamped
Spec Sheets & Installation Manuals
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Include specification sheets and installation manuals for all manufactured components including, but not limited to PV modules, inverters, combiner box, disconnects, and mounting system
Site Plan
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Required for ground mounted arrays
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Include distances from array to centerlines or road right of ways, property lines, and/or other structures
Certified Survey Map or Complete Plat Map
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Must be the recorded document from the Register of Deeds (Ask the Register of Deeds if there is a CSM OR Complete Plat Map available for the lot. If there is a plat map, you will need the COMPLETE PLAT MAP.)
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If a CSM or Plat map is not available, contact the zoning administrator for property classification and corresponding setbacks, etc.
Zoning Permit- Required unless the project location is in a Village or City
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Required in Pierce County (aka Land Use permit)
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Required in St. Croix County (Conditional Use Permit) except in the Town of St. Joseph. In the town of St. Joseph, you need a zoning permit from the zoning administrator for the town for all ground mount arrays .
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For Zoning Contact Information, click here.
Town Board Variances/Waivers, if applicable
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If any were required, you must provide a copy of meeting minutes or board letter of approval stating the conditions of the approval
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Complete and submit with the above required documents. Please note, if you are a Solar Installation Company, you must have a valid WI dwelling contractor license AND a valid WI dwelling contractor qualifier license to sign this application. If you do not have these licenses, the homeowner must sign the permit application and also a Cautionary Statement.