For solar panel installation projects within the City of Watertown, please note the following:

1)  A Building Permit Application form will be required. This may be submitted to our office with the supportive documentation (stamped architectural plans will be needed) either in person or via email to nzimmerman@watertownwi.gov. Be sure to factor up to seven days for approval. We will contact you once the building permit has been approved and we will supply you with the cost of the permit at that time. Fees may be submitted via cash, check made payable to "City of Watertown", or online payment by clicking here. Once fees are received, our office will forward the approved, paid permit for your files.

2)  An electric permit will be required. You may either pay for that immediately upon submittal or you may wait and pay along with the building permit. Fees may be submitted via cash, check made payable to "City of Watertown", or online payment by clicking here. Once fees are received, our office will forward the approved, paid permit for your files.

3)  Be sure licensed electricians are completing the work onsite. If unlicensed electricians are completing the work, both the electricians and the company will be subject to citations.

4) If the panels are not being placed on a building and more than 3,000 square feet of land is being disturbed, an Erosion Control and Storm Water Runoff Permit will be required.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at 920-262-4060.