From the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the following are the steps you need to take when licensing a Campground.
Step One – You will need to ensure you meet other requirements such as but not limited to:
- Zoning: Contact your zoning office or municipal or township clerk to verify all local requirements.
Step Two – Plan Review:
New campgrounds and existing campgrounds making modification are required to submit plans before construction/modification takes place, this includes adding campsite.
- Complete the Campground Plan Approval Application (attached to this email)
- Email the Plan Review Approval Application to: Thaddeus.Tuchalski@wisconsin.gov
- If plan review is approved you may begin construction
Step Three – Make sure your Campground is ready for inspection
- Refer to requirements in Administrative Code ATCP 79, Campgrounds: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/atcp/055/79 to make sure you are ready for inspection.
- Sample your well water if your campground is served by a private well. A yearly bacteria sample is required. Have test results available for review at licensing inspection. Here is a link to approved water testing labs: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wells/privatewelltest.html
Step Four – Apply for a license
- Complete the attached Lodging and Recreational Facility License Application (F-fd-13).
- Submit the application and payment by mail to DATCP-Division of Food and Recreational Safety PO Box 93586, Milwaukee WI 53293 listed at the top of the form.
- Include the social security form only if applying as an individual or sole proprietor.
Step Five – Scheduling an inspection
- If your check has been cashed your application has been received.
- It will take a minimum of 10 business days to process your application. Applications are processed in the order they are received; there is no expedited licensing feature.
- An inspector will contact you by phone at the number you indicated on the application. The inspector will call you to set up a date and time with you for the licensing inspection.
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