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Community & Economic Development
The Community & Economic Development Department oversees planning and building inspections through the administration of the Village's zoning, subdivision, and building codes with it accomplishes:
- Conditional use permits
- Planned developments
- Plan review of residential and commercial development
- Review of certified survey maps
- Site and design reviews
- Subdivision plats
- Variance requests
This department creates developments plans for the community such as the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, Outdoor Recreation Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and Tax Increment Finance Districts.
COVID-19 Information
The Community & Economic Development Department has reopened for in-person permit drop-off and pick-up. Individuals who prefer not to come into the Municipal Center may continue to utilize the drop box in the west end of the parking lot of the Municipal Center to drop-off any building or zoning permits, or mail them to the Department.
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Building & Remodeling
Building Permits are required for any new residential or commercial building construction, any additions or changes to the exterior of your building or property, and any additions or changes to the interior of your building.
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Community Development Plans
Read about the Village's community development plans and view the plans in full.
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Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is a guide for the development, revitalization, and preservation of the McFarland area over the next 10 to 20 years.
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East Side Neighborhood Plan Update
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Economic Development
If you are thinking of moving to or starting a business in McFarland, we hope these resources will help inform your decision.
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Pending Requests
Check out active development projects being considered by the Plan Commission, Landmarks Commission, Village Board or Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Permit Forms & Checklists
View and download forms and checklists for Community and Economic Development permits and services.
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Interactive Village Zoning Map
Explore the Village of McFarland's online interactive zoning map.
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Sustainability Planning
Humanity only has one world; view information on the Village's Sustainability Plan to help sure it stays that way.
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Andrew Bremer
Community & Economic Development Director
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Jim Trebian
Building Inspector (General Engineering)Phone: 608-838-2314
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Karen Knoll
Community & Economic Development Specialist/Property Maintenance OfficerPhone: 608-838-2315
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Kong Thao
Associate PlannerPhone: 608-838-3154
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Community & Economic Development Department
Physical Address
5915 Milwaukee Street
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: : 608-838-3154Fax: : 608-838-3619
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Building Inspector Hours
By Appointment Only