FAQs
Permits
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How do I get a building permit? |
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Depending on what you want to build, the first step is to check with Dodge County Land Resources Department to see if a County Land Use Permit is required. See the list of project types here. Building permits are issued once a building inspection has been completed by Kunkel Engineering on behalf of the Town of Lomira. Contact Rob Froh at 920-382-6202 with questions regarding what types of projects need a building inspection. |
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Do I need a burning permit in the Town of Lomira? |
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No, but it is advisable to call the Dodge County Sheriff's Department's non-emergency number 920-386-3726 to let them know that you are having a controlled burn. The WI Department of Natural Resources has information regarding the types of materials that can be burned safely including an interactive "Can I Burn?" tool. |
Elections
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How do I register to vote? |
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Refer to the voter registration guide by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. It includes information on when and where you can register and what you need in order to register. |
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How do I vote absentee? |
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See the Election Info page about Absentee voting. It gives all the details on voting absentee by mail and in-person (early voting). |
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Where do I vote? |
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The Town of Lomira polling place is at the Lomira Town Hall, N10479 Cty Rd AY, Knowles, WI. You can easily tell if your residence is in the Town of Lomira as opposed to the Village of Lomira. If your house/property number is prefaced with a" N" or a "W" (ex.N10345), you will vote at the Town Hall. |
Dog Licenses & Animal Control
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Where do I get a dog license? |
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Contact the Town Treasurer Marcia Valle at 920-948-8052 to obtain a dog license. Cost is $5 for spayed or neutered dogs and $10 for unspayed and un-neutered dogs. All dogs must have a current license by April 1 of each year. |
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Who do I contact if my dog is lost or if I find a stray animal? |
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Contact Highway Superintendent Randy Dittberner at 920-960-7236 to report a lost or stray animal. |
Refuse & Recycling
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What are the times for refuse and recycling drop-off on Saturdays? |
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Refuse and recycling materials can be dropped off at the Lomira Town Hall on the corner of AY and Y in Knowles from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm every Saturday unless noted. Refuse and recycling drop-off is for Town of Lomira residents only. Costs for refuse disposal can be found here. |
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What can be recycled and brought to the Refuse/Recycling Drop-off location? |
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The following items are accepted without charge: Glass Jars & bottles (Clear or colored) Aluminum Cans only Tin & Bi-metal Cans Food cans Plastic Soda, milk & detergent bottles. All other bottles marked #1 or #2 Newspapers, junk mail & brown bags Cardboard Corrugated boxes, cereal, cracker & soda boxes Car Batteries |
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When are the dates for the Bulk Waste Drop-off? |
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Bulk Waste Drop-off is held on the second Saturday in April and the second Saturday in October for Town of Lomira residents only. The fee schedule will be posted prior to each date. |