FAQ’s

 

GARBAGE/RECYCLING/COMPOSTING

  • When is the recycling center open?  The recycling center is open on Wednesday’s from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Click here for more information from Recycling Control Commission.
  • What day are garbage/recycling pickup in the Village of Grantsburg for Village residents? Garbage and recycling pickup is on Wednesday’s in the Village of Grantsburg.  Allied Waste has been contracted for this service.  Allied Waste begins their route at 6:00 a.m. so please make sure that your garbage/recycling is placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday. 
  • What Holidays does Allied Waste recognize? Allied Waste recognizes the following holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.  If the holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday the garbage pickup for that week will fall one day later.  Thanksgiving Day will not affect our residential customers.
  • Is the solid waste transfer station still in operation?  The solid waste transfer station located on Gary Street off of W. Benson Avenue is closed.  The Village’s contract with Waste Management who operated the transfer station ended on October 1, 2007.  Waste Management chose to no longer operate this site.  Dumping of waste at this site is prohibited and violators will be issued a fine. 
  • How do I dispose of leaves and brush? The compost pile located at the now closed transfer station off of W. Benson Avenue is still open for disposal of leaves and brush only. 
  • What if I have an item, such as a TV, sofa or bed, or other large item of trash to be picked up? Village residents can now utilize a sticker system for larger items that they would like to have picked up at the curb on Wednesday garbage pickup day.  Large items such as sofas, loveseats, mattresses and box springs or similar size items will require 7 stickers to be picked up, recliners, overstuffed large chairs, coffee tables or similar size items will require 5 stickers to be picked up and small dining room chairs, ottomans, end tables, small TV’s or similar size items will require 3 stickers to be picked up.  Stickers are available for sale at the Village Office, Darrell’s Hardware and Holiday at $2 per sticker

 

VOTING/ELECTIONS

·         How do I register to vote?  See the State Elections Board answer by Clicking Here.  Contact the Village Clerk at 463-2405 with any additional questions or concerns.

  • Where is the voting location for the Village of Grantsburg?  Village residents vote at Village Hall at 316 S. Brad Street.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
  • How do I request an absentee ballot? The request is made to the municipal clerk in writing by using the  Application For Absentee Ballot (EB-121) or by letter requesting an absentee ballot which provides substantially the same information required on the application form. In either case, the elector making the request must sign the “application.” (If a request is made for more than one person residing at the same address, each person must sign the request.
  • When are the elections in 2008?  2/19/08: Presidential Preference Primary & Spring Primary for Judicial Offices;  4/1/08: Spring Election for Judicial Offices; 9/9/08: Partisan Primary; 11/4/08: General Election
  • How can I become an election inspector?  Please contact the Village Clerk at 463-2405.  Election inspectors must be 18 years of age or older, be able to read and write the English language and be able to attend training as needed.  Serving as an election inspector is a great way to become involved in your local government!

 

BUILDING PERMITS

·        Do I need a building permit? A Village of Grantsburg Land Use Permit is required on all new residential, commercial and accessory structures including additions and alterations of all existing structures regardless of age. Land Use Permit and Building Site Addresses are applied for at Village of Grantsburg, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 – (715) 463-2405 – E-mail:  villageoffice@grantsburgwi.com.  CLICK HERE to complete the Zoning/Land Use Application Form. Mail or drop off completed form to the Village Office at the above address.

     

A Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) Building Permit, Plan Review and Inspections are required for all residential new one and two family dwellings and additions  and alterations on one and two family dwellings built since June 1, 1980. UDC Building Permits are applied for at North Lakes Mechanical Consulting Services, Inc., 7426 Main Street West, P.O. Box 107, Webster, WI 54893 – (715) 866-8148 – E-mail: dpquinn@centurytel.net.  

 

A Wisconsin Commercial Building Permit, Plan Review and Inspections are applied for at state Safety and Buildings Offices. Hayward Office – 10541 N. Ranch Road, Hayward, WI 54843 (715) 634-4870.  E-mail: planschedule@commerce.state.wi.us.  Wisconsin Code Information available at            Website: www.commerce.wi.gov/sb.

 

BURNING PERMITS

  • Do I need a burning permit in the Village of Grantsburg?  Village ordinance Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning reads: (a) Opening Burning Prohibited.  No person, firm or corporation shall build any outdoor fire within the corporate limits of the Village of Grantsburg excepting as set forth in Subsection (b) of this Section.  This prohibition on burning includes burning of construction waste and debris at construction sites and the use of burning barrels.  (b) Exceptions 1) The open burning of grass, leaves and brush, and the use of incinerators, is permitted only after 6:00 p.m.; this Subsection is applicable only when  the ground is not completely snow covered; 2) Outdoor cooking over a fire contained in a device or structure designed for such use is permissible; 3) Controlled burning of grass or similar vegetation for environmental management purposes, with the prior written approval of the Fire Chief, may be permitted; this exception is not be used for the burning of grass, leaves or other lawn debris not allowed under Subsection (b)(1) above;  4) Ceremonial bonfires, with prior written approval of the Fire Chief, may be permitted; 5) Small, controlled campfires within the confines of a campground are permitted; 6) Other occasions of desirable outdoor burning not specified by this Subsection, but not as an alternative to refuse removal or disposal of which other methods are available, may be granted single occasion approval as in Subsections 3) and 4) above. (c) Limited Permit Exception.  Any person or persons desiring to burn a large amount of wood, grass, or other permissible combustible material may apply to the Fire Chief of the Grantsburg Fire Department for a permit for such burning, who, in his discretion, may grant such a permit without charge conditioned upon the supervision of such burning by the said Fire Chief and his appointee.  Any person obtaining a permit to burn shall follow t he instructions and directions prescribed by said Fire Chief and shall permit said Fire Chief or his appointee to come upon the property in order to exercise the supervisory function.  Whenever approval and special permit are granted by the Fire Chief under this Section, the permit may specify and be conditioned on observance of safety restrictions and insurance requirements set forth therein. (d) Chief may Prohibit.  The Fire Chief is permitted to prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.  The Fire Chief shall give public notice of such order. (e) Burning on Streets.  No materials may be burned upon any street, curb, gutter or sidewalk. (f) Liability.  Any person utilizing and maintaining an outdoor fire shall be responsible for any liability resulting from damage caused by his fire.
  • How do I contact the Fire Chief?  The Fire Chief can be contacted by calling the Grantsburg Fire Department at 715-463-2294.  Please leave a message and your call will be returned.  The Fire Department checks their voice mail regularly.

 

TAXES

·        When are Village tax bills sent out and where can I pay my taxes?  Village tax bills are sent around the third week in December. The full amount or the            first installment of the taxes is due by January 31st and can be paid to the Village     Treasurer at 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin  54840. 

 

  The second half of taxes is due by July 31st.  This payment is made to the Burnett County Treasurer at the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K #101, Siren, WI 54872.  They may be reached by calling 715-349-2187.

WATER/SEWER UTILITY

  • Can I have a private well in the Village of Grantsburg? CLICK HERE for Village ordinance regarding private wells. 
  • How can I obtain a private well permit?  CLICK HERE for an application form.  Completed application forms can be returned to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin  54840.
  • Where can I obtain the Village’s consumer confidence report on the quality of Village water?  The Village’s consumer confidence report is available by CLICKING HERE or at the Village Office at 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
  • When does the Village send water/sewer utility bills?  The Village sends water/sewer utility bills quarterly.  This bill also contains the charge for garbage/recycling pickup.

 

VILLAGE BOARD

·        When does the Village Board meet? The Village Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Village Hall located at 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin.  The meeting times are at 5:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:00 p.m. from May through October. 

  • How do I appear before the Village Board? Contact the Village Clerk at 463-2405 to be placed on the agenda.
  • When is the Village caucus held?  The 2008 Caucus will be held on January 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.  CLICK HERE for the caucus notice.

 

ANIMALS

·         Do I have to have my dog licensed in the Village?  Yes, all dogs, 5 months of age and older, must be licensed in the Village of Grantsburg.  An application is enclosed with your tax statement.  Property owners, please remind your renters of this policy if you allow pets. 

                Dog License fees for 2008 are as follows. 

                Males                                                    $10.00  

                Neutered Males                                $5.00

                Females                                                $10.00  

                Spayed Females                                 $5.00

Presentation of evidence that the dog is currently immunized against rabies is required.  A $5 penalty will be added to the above fees after April 1st. Please call the Village Office if you have questions.  In addition, village ordinance requires that all dogs MUST be leashed in the Village of Grantsburg.  CLICK HERE for the dog license application form.

·         How many dogs and cats can I have in the Village? Village Ordinance Sec. 7-1-18 Limitation on Number of Cats and Dogs states that no person or family shall own, harbor or keep in its possession more than three (3) dogs and two (2) cats in any residential unit without the prior issuance of a multiple dog license by the Village Board, except that a litter of pups or kittens or a portion of the litter may be kept for not more that eight weeks from birth.

 

OPERATOR LICENSES

  • How do I obtain an operator license (to serve alcohol)?  An application form is available by CLICKING HERE.  Please complete the application form, provide proof of completion of a responsible beverage service course and provide the appropriate payment to the Village Office.  All applications are reviewed by the Grantsburg Police Department and then sent to the Village Board for consideration of approval. 

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • How do I obtain a copy of a police report from the Grantsburg Police Department?  Please contact the Grantsburg Police Department by calling 715-463-5103.  Copies cost $2 per report for up to five pages.  Reports in excess of five pages shall be .50 for each additional page.  Requests for photographs require a fee of $2 per print to cover the cost of processing.  Additional charges for articles/pictures on CD’s will apply.  Please ask when making your request.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION/FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE:

December 2007 Village Newsletter

Zoning Change Request Form

Conditional Use Permit Request Form

Zoning Variance Request Form