Economic Development, Zoning, Planning, Building Inspection, and Code Enforcement

The Economic Development and Zoning Department's mission is to generate and assist business development, expansion and retention that will provide job opportunities, increased tax base and promote quality of life. The City works hand-in-hand with the Tomah Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

New Business Checklist:

1. Apply for a Business Permit.

https://www.tomahwi.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/clerk039s_office/page/4097/2023_business_permit_application.pdf

2. Review Building Permit Checklist.

https://www.tomahwi.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building_and_zoning/page/2338/buildingpermitchecklist.pdf

3. Apply for a Site Plan Review by the City Plan Commission (next meeting that you will be eligible for will be first Thursday of May).

https://www.tomahwi.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building_and_zoning/page/3961/site_plan_checklist_r6.pdf

4. Apply for a Building Permit with our third-party inspection service (GEC).

https://gec.soliant.cloud/fmi/webd/GEC_BuildingPermitApplication

5. Review the fence permit checklist (if applicable).

https://www.tomahwi.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/building_and_zoning/page/4313/fence_checklist.pdf

6. Apply for a fence permit with the City of Tomah.