Sound Permit

Procedure

Sound Permits are required for any event in the City of Fitchburg using outdoor amplified sound. All events requesting a Sound Permit must submit the appropriate application to the Clerk's Office. Applications for Sound Permit are available in the City Clerk's Office, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg WI 53711, (608) 270-4200 or can be downloaded on this page. Downloaded forms must be printed, completed, and returned to the Clerk's Office.

A non-refundable fee of $50.00 is to be paid at the time the application is filed.

Application must be filed at least 30 days prior to the event as well as 15 days prior to granting the permit.

Sound Permit Application

Combined Sound Permit/Street Use Permit

Residential Neighborhood Events Only

Residential Neighborhood Events may apply for both a Sound Permit and a Street Use Permit at the same time and receive a discount on the cost. The total cost is $60.00 and should be paid at the time the application and petition are filed. This applies to Residential Neighborhood Events only. Large Scale Events may apply for both permits but do not receive a discount.

Please see the Street Use Permit page for more information.