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Change in Topography
Description: A permit is needed for:
  1. increasing or decreasing existing ground surface elevation greater than 4 feet at any point where the top or bottom of the proposed slope is within 10 feet of any existing property boundary or within 50 feet of an environmental corridor;
  2. increasing or decreasing existing ground surface elevation steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or a total elevation change of 6 feet or greater at any point;
  3. bringing in fill or removing excavated material from a site in quantities greater than 250 cubic yards, unless otherwise approved through a master grading plan;
  4. increasing or decreasing existing ground surface elevation greater than 4 feet at any point within 50 feet of a floodplain or wetland boundary at any point;
  5. ponds as denoted in the land-use matrix (Appendix A); and
  6. major retaining walls.
The following are exempt:
  1. Any wetland enhancement or restoration project approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources where the top or bottom of a proposed slope is 15 feet or greater from the nearest existing property boundary at any point; and
  2. Any stormwater management practice permitted under the Waukesha County’s Stormwater Ordinance if the top or bottom of the proposed slope is located 15 feet or greater from the nearest existing property boundary or environmental corridor at any point. However, if a proposed berm for a storm water management practice is greater than 4 feet in height at any point, the applicant may be required to complete an additional engineering review or meet more restrictive berm design requirements, depending on the Waukesha County’s determination of risk for downstream damages.

Decision maker(s): Plan Commission makes a recommendation and Town Board makes the final decision


 































 
Application Fee
$50 plus $350 escrow
Upcoming Meetings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Primary Staff Contact
Rebekah Leto, Town Planner
262-548-7813
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Town Board is the governing body of the Town of Eagle and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The board also reviews certain types of development projects. The board consists of 5 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Town Board to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the Town Board or have the authority to make the final decision. Three members also serve on the Town Board; the remaining members are town residents.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Town Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with Town regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.