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  4. City Attorney

  5. City Clerk

  6. Community Center

  7. Economic Development

  8. FACTv

  9. Finance

  10. Fire Department

  11. Human Resources

  1. Leisure Services

  2. Library

  3. Municipal Court

  4. Parks & Forestry

  5. Planning & Zoning

  6. Police Department

  7. Public Safety

  8. Public Works

  9. Recreation

  10. Senior Center

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  1. City of Fitchburg

    5520 Lacy Road
    Fitchburg, WI 53711
    Ph: 608-270-4200
    Fax: 608-270-4275
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    Hours
    Monday - Thursday
    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


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  1. Administration
  2. Assessing
    1. Assessment Calendar
    2. Property Valuation
    3. Property Owner Rights
    4. Assessing Bookings Calendar
  3. Building Inspection
    1. Permit Requirements
    2. Inspection Request Information
    3. Building Permit Fee Schedule
    4. Solar Resources
    5. Adopted Codes
      1. One and Two Family Dwellings and Accessory Buildings Code
        1. 2015 International Building Codes
      2. 2021 International Building Codes
      3. Wisconsin Amendments
    6. Commercial Building/ HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Plan Review
    7. Building Permit Reports
  4. City Attorney
  5. City Clerk
    1. Campaign Finance Reports
    2. Forms, Licenses & Permits Portal
      1. Liquor Licenses
      2. Operator's Licenses
      3. Pet Licenses
      4. Public Works Permits & Applications
      5. Sound Permits
      6. Street Use Permits
      7. Street Vendor
      8. Festival Events
      9. Fireworks Applications
      10. Local Candidate Packet
      11. Short Term Rental (STR) Application
      12. Vehicle Fee
    3. Open Records Requests
    4. Ordinances
    5. Voting & Election Information
      1. Absentee Voting
      2. Photo ID Required to Vote
      3. Voter Registration
      4. Election Results
    6. Redistricting Information
  6. Community Center
  7. Economic Development
    1. Entrepreneur
      1. Available Property & Sites
        1. Certified In Wisconsin Site Program
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Fitchburg Technology Neighborhood
        4. For Lease or For Sale by Owner
        5. Future Development Plans
        6. Locate in Wisconsin Sites & Buildings
        7. Locate in Wisconsin Sites
        8. Property Drive
        9. RDC Tech Lands
      2. Current Projects
      3. Financial Assistance
        1. Capital Connections
        2. Dane County Financing Programs
        3. Fitchburg Revolving Loan Fund
        4. Kiva Greater Madison
        5. Madison Gas & Electric
        6. New Market Tax Credits
        7. Small Business Administration
        8. WHEDA
        9. Wisconsin Angel Network
        10. Wisconsin Business Development Finance
        11. Wisconsin Economic Development Corp
        12. Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest
        13. WI Women's Business Initiative Corp
      4. Trade Associations
        1. BioForward
        2. WEDC Entrepreneur Portal
        3. Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
        4. Wisconsin Farm Bureau
        5. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
        6. Wisconsin Technology Council
    2. Existing Business
      1. Available Property & Sites
        1. Certified In Wisconsin Site Program
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Fitchburg Technology Neighborhood
        4. For Lease or For Sale by Owner
        5. Future Development Plans
        6. Locate in Wisconsin Building
        7. Locate in Wisconsin Sites
        8. Property Drive
        9. RDC Tech Lands
      2. Current Projects
      3. Financial Assistance
        1. Capital Connections
        2. Dane County Revolving Loan Fund
        3. Fitchburg Revolving Loan Fund
        4. Madison Gas & Electric
        5. PACE Wisconsin
        6. Small Business Administration
        7. WHEDA
        8. Wisconsin Economic Development Corp
        9. Wisconsin Business Development Finance
        10. Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp
      4. Utilities
        1. Alliant Energy
        2. City of Fitchburg
        3. MG&E
      5. Workforce
        1. Demographics & Statistics
        2. MadREP
        3. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
        4. Workforce Development Board of Southern Wisconsin
    3. Resource Center
      1. Annual Report
      2. Current Projects
      3. Demographics & Statistics
        1. Fitchburg Comprehensive Plan
        2. Fitchburg Demographics
        3. Fitchburg Major Employers
        4. Forward Fitchburg Summary of Research and Analysis
        5. US Census Bureau
        6. Wisconsin Worknet
      4. Trade Associations
        1. BioForward
        2. BioProfiles
        3. Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
        4. Wisconsin Farm Bureau
        5. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
        6. Wisconsin Technology Council
      5. Housing
    4. Site Selector
      1. Available Property & Sites
        1. Certified In Wisconsin Site Program
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Fitchburg Technology Neighborhood
        4. For Lease or For Sale by Owner
        5. Future Development Plans
        6. Locate in Wisconsin Building
        7. Locate in Wisconsin Sites
        8. Property Drive
        9. RDC Tech Lands
      2. Current Projects
      3. Demographics & Statistics
        1. Fitchburg Comprehensive Plan
        2. Fitchburg Demographics
        3. Fitchburg Major Employers
        4. Forward Fitchburg Summary of Research and Analysis
        5. US Census Bureau
        6. Wisconsin Worknet
      4. Fitchburg Facts
        1. City Map Gallery
        2. Fitchburg's Comprehensive Plan
        3. 2002-2009 Traffic Counts
        4. 2010 Traffic Counts
        5. US Highway 12/18 Traffic Counts
        6. McGaw Neighborhood Traffic Counts
      5. Transportation
        1. Madison Metro Bus
        2. Dane County Regional Airport
        3. Rail Service Map
        4. Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
    5. Visitor Info
      1. Destination Madison
      2. Fitchburg Chamber
      3. Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
      4. Lodging
        1. Candlewood Suites
        2. Country Inn and Suites
        3. Wyndham Garden Inn and Suites
        4. Staybridge Suites
      5. Madison Area Sports Commission
      6. Parks & Recreation
        1. Amenities Chart
        2. Park Map
        3. Park & Open Space Directory
        4. Park & Open Space Plan
        5. Rules & Ordinances
      7. Schools & Churches
        1. All Saints Lutheran Church
        2. Blackhawk Church Fitchburg
        3. Cambodian Buddhist Society
        4. Cardinal Stritch University
        5. Concordia University
        6. Eagle School
        7. Edgewood College
        8. Edgewood High School
        9. Global University
        10. Herzing University
        11. Hindu Temple & Cultural Center
        12. Madison College
        13. Madison Metropolitan School District
        14. Memorial United Church of Christ
        15. Oregon Area School District
        16. University of Wisconsin System
        17. University of Wisconsin- Madison Campus
        18. Upper Iowa University
        19. Verona Area School District
        20. Woods Hollow Children's Center
      8. Transportation
        1. Dane County Regional Airport
        2. Madison Metro Bus
        3. Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
    6. Housing
  8. FACTv
    1. Where Can I Watch FACTv?
    2. F1 - Government Ch
    3. F2 - Community Ch
    4. Get Involved
    5. FACTv Services
    6. FACTv Annual Reports
    7. FACTv Weekly Updates
  9. Finance
    1. Capital Improvement Plan
      1. Past Capital Improvement Plans
    2. Financial Records & Reports
      1. Past Annual Reports
      2. Past Audit Reports
      3. Past Budgets
      4. Past Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
      5. Past TID Annual Reports
    3. Hotel and Marketplace Tax Forms
    4. Online Payments
    5. Special Assessment Request Form
    6. Tax & Credit Information
    7. Utility Billing Information
    8. Request for Proposals
  10. Fire Department
  11. Human Resources
    1. Application Help
    2. Employee Benefits
    3. Fire Department Recruitment
    4. Why Choose Us as Your Next Employer?
    5. Job Openings
    6. Police Department Recruitment
    7. Seasonal Opportunities
    8. Promotional Opportunities
  12. Leisure Services
    1. Community Center
      1. Rental Contract
      2. Rental Fee Sheet
      3. Rental Policies & Procedures Packet
    2. Parks & Forestry
      1. Parks
        1. Park & Open Space Directory
        2. Rent a Park Facility
        3. Kids Crossing Project
        4. Park Naming Application
      2. Recreation Trails
      3. Community Gardens
      4. Nine Springs Golf & Disc Golf Course
      5. Splash Pad
      6. Sunnyside Dog Park
      7. Oak Hall Cemetery
      8. Plans & Projects
        1. City Tree Preservation Ordinance
        2. Comprehensive Park, Open Space & Recreation Plan
        3. Conceptual Park & Open Space Proposal
        4. McGaw Park Master Plan
        5. Dawley Conservancy Natural Resources Management
        6. Oak Meadow Natural Resources Management
      9. Natural Resources
        1. Natural Areas
        2. Urban Forestry
        3. Water Resources & Rain Gardens
        4. Invasive Species
        5. Community Orchard
      10. Urban Forestry
        1. Mission & Responsibilities
        2. 2015 Fitchburg Urban Forest Survey Results
        3. Want to See More Trees in Fitchburg?
        4. Tree Owner's Guide
        5. Tree Planting Guide
        6. Trees in Fitchburg
        7. Emerald Ash Borer
        8. Resources for Properties Outside of Urban Service Area
        9. Spongy Moth
    3. Recreation
      1. Registration Options
      2. Youth Programs
      3. Adult Programs
      4. Schedules & Standings
      5. Program Cancellations
      6. Recreation Scholarship Program
      7. Pickleball
      8. Summer Attraction Discount Tickets
      9. State Trail Passes
      10. Tennis
    4. Senior Center
      1. Mission/Vision/Staff/Volunteer
      2. Program Registration
      3. Newsletters - Most Up To Date News
      4. Meals/Medical Equipment/Case Management/Transportation
      5. Health & Wellness
      6. Groups To Join
      7. Fitchburg Senior Center Friends
      8. Facebook Page
      9. Donate to the Senior Center
    5. Volunteer
  13. Library
    1. Using the Library
      1. Using My Library Card
        1. Account Login
        2. Library Cards
        3. Library Fees
        4. Loan Periods
        5. Purchase Request
        6. Renewing Materials
        7. Reserving Items
      2. Event Calendars
      3. Facilities
        1. Community Bulletin Board Policy
        2. Meeting Rooms
        3. Study Rooms
      4. Research
        1. Databases by Subject
        2. All Databases
      5. Technology
        1. Reserve a Computer
        2. Print from Your Device
    2. For You
      1. Adults
        1. Events & Programs
        2. Computer Help
        3. Featured Topics
        4. Job Seekers
        5. North American History Collection
        6. Reader Services
      2. Kids
        1. Events & Storytimes
        2. StoryWalk
        3. Early Literacy Storytime Kits
        4. Kids Picks
        5. For Fun
        6. For Parents
        7. Homework
        8. Kids eLibrary
        9. Recorrido virtual de la biblioteca infantil
      3. Teens
        1. Events
        2. Teen Room
        3. Homework
        4. Life
        5. Teen Picks
        6. Teen eLibrary
      4. Outreach
        1. Events
        2. Pollinator Garden
    3. eLibrary
      1. Audiobooks
        1. Overdrive Help
        2. Wisconsin Digital Library
      2. eBooks
        1. OverDrive Help
        2. Wisconsin Digital Library
      3. Help/FAQ
        1. Help Request Form
        2. Overdrive Help
      4. Research
        1. Databases by Subject
        2. All Databases
    4. About
      1. What We Do
        1. Budget
        2. Policies
        3. Strategic Plan
        4. Vision and Mission
      2. Who We Are
        1. Beyond the Page
        2. Departments
        3. Employment
        4. Fitchburg Historical Society
        5. Friends of the Library
        6. Library Board
        7. Library Building
        8. Sustainability
      3. FAQs
    5. Contact Us
      1. Contact Us
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Event Calendars
      4. Hours & Location
      5. How To Help
        1. Giving to the Library
        2. Volunteer
      6. Suggestions & Comments
  14. Municipal Court
    1. Annual Report
    2. Initial Appearances
    3. Juvenile Court
    4. Payment Options
    5. Plea Options
  15. Parks & Forestry
  16. Planning & Zoning
    1. Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
    2. Comprehensive Plan 2030
      1. ARCHIVE 2009 Comprehensive Plan
      2. ARCHIVE 2019-20 Comprehensive Plan Update Process
        1. Comprehensive Plan Survey
        2. Public Outreach Events & Committee Calendar
    3. Green Fitchburg
      1. Fitchburg Sustainability Plan
      2. Biking
      3. Electric Vehicles and Charging
      4. Recycling
        1. Recycling Drop Off Site
        2. City Hall Lobby Recycling
        3. Commercial Refuse & Recycling Collection
        4. Curbside Refuse & Recycling Collection
        5. Recycling Tips
        6. Recycling Day Event
      5. Solar Resources
      6. Natural Lawns and Low-Mow May
      7. Financial Incentives for Being Green
      8. Earth Month
      9. Municipal Solar
      10. Clean Energy Resolution
      11. Adopt A Storm Drain
      12. Citizen Science and Volunteering
      13. Green Fitchburg Events
        1. Past Events
      14. Green Fitchburg History
      15. Idling Reduction Campaign
      16. LEED Certified Buildings
      17. OEI Energy Report
      18. Resource Conservation Commission
      19. Green E-Newsletters
    4. Landmarks Preservation
    5. Ordinances
      1. Residential Storage
      2. Sign Regulations
    6. Permit Forms & Fee Schedules
    7. Plan Commission
      1. Plan Commission Applications
    8. Plans & Studies
      1. Approved Plans & Studies
        1. Arrowhead Redevelopment Plan
        2. Anton Drive Planning Study
        3. Environmental Planning
        4. EPA Linking Land Use & Water Quality Study
        5. Farmland Preservation Plan & Zoning Ordinance
        6. Fire / EMS Study
        7. McGaw Park Neighborhood
        8. Nesbitt/Verona Road Planning Study
        9. Nine Springs Neighborhood Plan
        10. Northeast Neighborhood Plan
        11. North Fish Hatchery Road Opportunity Analysis
        12. North Stoner Prairie Neighborhood Plan
        13. Ridgewood Redevelopment District Blight Study
        14. Rural Cluster Zoning
        15. Southdale Neighborhood Plan
        16. Stormwater Management Study
        17. Transportation Studies
        18. Tax Increment Districts
      2. Ongoing Plans
        1. Uptown Fitchburg
      3. Request for Proposals
    9. Neighborhood Plans '23-'24
      1. Greenfield Neighborhood Plan
      2. South Stoner Prairie Neighborhood Plan
    10. Private Development Projects
    11. SmartCode
      1. Illustrations, Reports & Presentations
      2. Planning for Choice: Adding an Urban Option
      3. SmartCode Bicycle Planning
      4. SmartCode Charrette Process
        1. Project Overview
        2. SmartCode Charrette Documents
      5. SmartCode District Resources
      6. Fitchburg SmartCode Developments
    12. Solar Resources
    13. Zoning
    14. Town of Madison Attachment
  17. Police Department
  18. Public Safety
    1. EMS
    2. Fire Department
      1. Department Information
        1. Annual & Monthly Reports
        2. Chief's Welcome
        3. Department History
        4. Personnel
      2. Other Fire Links
      3. Prevention and Education
        1. Burn Permit Regulations
        2. Car Seat Checks
        3. Educational Programs
        4. Fire Code
        5. Fire Safety
        6. Firehouse Tours / Firefighter Visits
        7. Inspection
        8. Kids Corner
        9. Plan Review
    3. I Want To...
      1. Adopt a Hydrant
        1. Adopt a Hydrant Form
      2. Attend the Citizen's Academy
      3. Dispose of Unused Medication
      4. Find Out About Burning Permits
      5. Get a Bike License
      6. Get Fingerprinted
      7. Go on a Police Ride Along
      8. Help Solve a Crime
        1. Citizen Observer Form
        2. Madison Area Crime Stoppers
      9. Learn About Crime Prevention
        1. Business Watch
        2. Citizen Watch
        3. Crime Prevention Tips and Resources
        4. Identity Theft
        5. Scams and Frauds
        6. Security Survey
      10. Learn About Our EMS
      11. Read About Fire Trucks
        1. Command Vehicles
        2. Engines
        3. Heavy Rescue Squad
        4. Ladder
        5. Retired Apparatus
        6. Tenders
        7. Utility
        8. Wildland
      12. Read the Police Department Annual Report
      13. Request a Copy of a Police Report
      14. Request a Vacation Watch
      15. Review Laws and Ordinances
      16. Tour the Fire Station
      17. View a Map of Police Calls
    4. Police Department
      1. About Us
        1. Animal Control
        2. Communications
        3. Court Liaison
        4. District Policing
        5. Investigations
        6. K-9 Team
        7. Mission & Vision
        8. Parking
        9. Patrol
        10. Records
        11. Specialty Positions
        12. Training
      2. Accountability
        1. Body-Worn Cameras
        2. Use of Force
        3. Accountability
        4. Police Department
        5. Annual Report
        6. Police Department Policy Feedback
        7. Immigration
      3. Employment
        1. Employee Benefits
        2. Ride-Along Form
      4. Feedback
        1. Compliment a Department Member
        2. File a Complaint
        3. Website Comments
      5. Get Involved
        1. Citizen's Academy
        2. Help Solve a Crime
        3. Neighborhood Watch
        4. Outreach
        5. Ride-Along Program
        6. Active Shooter Preparedness Training
      6. Records
        1. Fingerprinting
        2. Records Request
      7. Services
        1. Wild Animals
        2. Fingerprinting
        3. Med Drop Box
        4. Ride-Along Program
      8. Staying Safe & Informed
        1. Annual & Monthly Reports
        2. Crime Prevention
        3. Crime Victim Resources
        4. Emergency Alerts
        5. Laws and Ordinances
        6. Parking
        7. Police Call Map
        8. Press Releases
        9. Safety Information
        10. Dementia Resources
        11. Social Media
      9. K9 Team
      10. Annual Report
      11. Active Shooter Preparedness Training
      12. File Complaint | Share Compliment
      13. 2026 Community Night Out
      14. New Police Services Facility Process
    5. Safety Information
      1. Adopt a Hydrant
        1. Form Request
      2. Burn Permits
      3. Carbon Monoxide
      4. Crime Prevention Tips and Resources
        1. Citizen Watch
        2. National Crime Prevention Council
        3. Police Call Map
        4. Vacation Watch
      5. Fire Educational Programs
        1. Adopt a Hydrant
        2. Fire Extinguisher Training
        3. FIre Prevention Week
        4. Home Fire Inspection
        5. Juvenile Firesetters Program
      6. Fire Extinguishers
        1. Disposal
      7. Fire Safety for Special Needs
        1. Fire Safety for the Elderly
        2. Fire Safety for the Hearing Impaired
        3. Fire Safety for the Visually Impaired
        4. Taking Extra Care
      8. Firehouse Tours & Visits
      9. Kids Corner
        1. FEMA for Kids
        2. Sparky.org
      10. Police Education Programs
        1. Citizen's Academy
        2. Help Solve a Crime
        3. Neighborhood Watch
        4. Outreach
        5. Ride-Along Program
  19. Public Works
    1. Engineering & Construction
      1. Annual Street Resurfacing
      2. Street Maintenance
      3. Sidewalk Replacement
      4. Fitchrona Rd Reconstruction
      5. Syene Road Reconstruction
      6. Lacy Road: Fitchrona to Seminole Hwy
      7. Special Assessment Policies and Procedures
        1. Sidewalk Maintenance / Assessments
      8. Water Tower D
    2. Permits & Applications
    3. Sanitary Sewer
      1. Billing & Rates
      2. Emergency
      3. Ordinances
    4. Refuse & Recycling
      1. Recycling
        1. Recycling Drop Off Site
        2. City Hall Lobby Recycling
        3. Commercial Refuse & Recycling Collection
        4. Curbside Refuse & Recycling Collection
        5. Recycling Tips
        6. Recycling Day Event
      2. Solid Waste
      3. Brush & Yard Waste
      4. Organics
        1. Grasscycling
        2. Home Composting
        3. Food Scrap Stop
      5. Seasonal
      6. MedDrop (Prescription Drug Disposal)
    5. Stormwater
      1. Credit Opportunities
      2. ECSWM Requirements
      3. Projects
        1. Byrne Pond Retrofit
        2. Cheryl Drive Stormwater Project
        3. Curry Court and Old Indian Trail Study
        4. Fitchrona Rd Flood Study
        5. Hillside Heights Pond
        6. Lake Barney Study
        7. Schumann Greenway & McKee Farms NW Pond
        8. Sub Zero / Stoner Prairie Stormwater Study
        9. Seminole Glen SWM Plan Update and Public Outreach Support
        10. Feasibility & Design Concepts: Flood Mitigation North of Dunn's Marsh (Crescent Rd Stormwater Study)
        11. Update the City’s WinSLAMM Model for TMDL Purposes
      4. Stormwater Discharge Permit
      5. Stormwater Utility
      6. Homeowner Stormwater Responsibilities
      7. Homeowner Opportunities
        1. Winter Maintenance
        2. Invasive Plant Species
      8. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Adopt-a-Storm-Drain
        2. Waterway Cleanups
    6. Streets & Transportation
      1. Biking
        1. Bike Registration
        2. BCycle
        3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
        4. Construction Impacting the Bike Network
      2. Traffic Management Process
      3. Public Transportation Services
      4. Road Maintenance
      5. Snow Removal
      6. Street Lights
      7. Traffic Signals
      8. Transportation Planning
      9. Walking
    7. Water
      1. Billing & Rates
      2. Conservation
      3. Emergency
      4. Treatment
      5. Water Ordinance
      6. Water Quality
      7. PFAS
      8. Material Inventory
      9. Hydrant Flushing
  20. Recreation
  21. Senior Center
    1. Mission/Vision/Staff/Volunteer
    2. Program Registration
    3. Newsletters - Most Up To Date News
    4. Meals/Medical Equipment/Case Management/Transportation
    5. Health & Wellness
    6. Groups To Join
    7. Fitchburg Senior Center Friends
    8. Facebook Page
    9. Donate to the Senior Center
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