Current Policies & Procedures
Construction
Whether you’re constructing a firewood shed, additional garage or a brand new home, this is the spot to get more info on everything building (permits, resources, etc.)
1st Step: Contact our Zoning Administrator, Bob Grandaw
Phone: (715) 548-1058 Email: townofniagara21@gmail.com
THEN: If you are building a new dwelling or putting on an addition to an existing dwelling, you will need to work with our State Inspector, Greg Baas. Click this LINK for his website:
Zoning & Assessment
ZONING
The Town of Niagara has zoning, so depending on the zone your property is in will depend on the rules which may or may not apply
If you are in Shoreland/Wetland you will need to check out Marinette County’s Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Chair, Bruce LaLiberte Phone: (906) 396-3590 Email: brucelaliberte@icloud.com
ASSESSMENT of your parcel:
Marinette County GIS is a great place to start.
ASCENT will give you details on a parcel’s property taxes and valuation.
Town Assessor, Tom McGuire Phone: (715) 732-4400
The Town of Niagara is doing a full reevaluation starting the Fall of 2025 and going well into 2026. R&R Assessing Services LLC is handling this for us. If you have this hanging on your door, contact them directly with any questions.
Ordinances
The Town is in the process of Codification. Until complete, here are the various ordinances….
Frequency of Fire Prevention Inspections
Accept Board of Review (BOR) Sworn Telephone or Written Testimony_2015 6 A
Wisconsin Law requires all dogs to be licensed! Dog licenses can be obtained in person from Clerk at the Town Hall.
$3.00 - License fee if dog is neutered/spayed
$8.00 - License fee if dog is intact
“Except as provided in s. 174.054, the owner of a dog more than 5 months of age on January 1 of any year, or 5 months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the dog becomes 5 months of age, pay the dog license tax and obtain a license.” ~ WI Statute 174.07
Dog(s) gone missing? Dog(s) running at large? Contact our Dog Catcher, Kim DeForge, at (906) 221-1290.
Appointment of Alternate Members for Board of Review_2025
Camping, Mobile Home, Mobile Home Park_AMENDED 2018
Confidentiality Board of Review (BOR)_2015 6 B
Delinquent Fees and Liquor LIcense_2012 5 A
Fee Schedule for Permits, Licenses_July 2025
Fire Number Assigning_2011 2 A
Lower Speed Limit AMENDED 2013
Speed Zone Timms Lake Road_1975
Split Shifts for Election Workers