Date:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time:
10am
Town of Plum Lake, Vilas County, Wisconsin
Sayner, Wisconsin and Star Lake, Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a Driveway &/or Fire Number ?
Town Ordinances:
Step 1: Determine if the parcel is located on a State, County, Town of Plum Lake or Private road: (Complete the corresponding application(s) located in Town Documents>Permits and Forms)
- State Hwy 155: Complete the State Driveway Application & Town of Plum Lake Driveway Application
- County Hwy (G, K, or N): Complete the Vilas County Driveway Application & Town of Plum Lake Driveway Application
- Town of Plum Lake Road: Complete the Town of Plum Lake Driveway Application
- Private Road (Indicated with a Yellow Private Sticker) in Town of Plum Lake: No permit needed.
Step 2: After securing a Driveway Permit, apply for the Fire Number/Address Number by contacting Vilas County Land Information Department: 330 Court St Eagle River, WI 54521 Phone: (715)479-3755 Website: Vilas County Land Information Department or complete the Vilas County Uniform Addressing Application
Step 3: Once Vilas County has assigned an address to the parcel, complete the Town of Plum Lake Fire (Address) Number Application.
What are the dates for the 2025 Elections?
February 18, 2025: Spring Primary
April 1, 2025: Spring Election
What are the hours for the brush dump?
The brush dump is open 24/7 from April 15-November 15.
How do I Reserve or Rent Town Facilities?
To request the use of a Town of Plum Lake Property or Facilitiy please complete a request form and submit a printed copy along with any associated fees to the Town Office at PO Box 280 Sayner, WI 54560 or drop it off at the Town Hall located at 8755 Lake Street, Sayner during business hours.
Post Event Clean Up Checklist: For all Town Properties.
Event Permit Application: Use this application for a large event such as a festival, community event, or fundraiser. This application is used for events such as a Street Fair, parade, 5-10K race, bike rally, etc. If the Recreation Building and/or Town Hall are needed as well, complete the Use of the Town of Plum Lake Property-Recreation Building or Town Hall Application as well.
Use of the Town of Plum Lake Property-Recreation Building or Town Hall Application: Use this application to Rent/Reserve the Recreation Building or Town Hall for personal use such as an wedding, anniversary, or birthday.
Use of Town of Plum Lake Pavillions-Chalet Application: Use this application to Rent/Reserve any of the following: Razorback Ridges Chalet, Star Lake Park Pavillion, Sayner School House Park Pavillion, the Recreation Ball Park Pavillion (Not Recreation Building).
You may also call the Town Office at 715-542-4531 to request the use of a town building for shorter term use. (i.e. Club or Committee meetings)
All Applications can also be found under Town Documents>Permits and Forms on this website.
When is the Town Office open?
Monday 10am-2pm
Tuesday 10am-2pm
Wednesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 10am-2pm
Friday Closed
Not open on weekends or holidays.
For an appointment call 715-542-4531
Does the Town of Plum Lake issue building permits?
The town of Plum Lake has no zoning restrictions beyond what the county imposes. The only construction type permits issued by the town clerk are a driveway permit and a fire number permit. All other permits are issued through Vilas County Zoning.
For all other zoning questions, please contact: Vilas County Zoning 715-479-3620
Town Office (715) 542-4531
Town Garage (715) 542-3302
Email office@plumlakewi.gov
Mailing Address
Town of Plum Lake
PO Box 280
Sayner, WI 54560
As of the 2020 Census, our town population was 566. That number swells in the summer to many thousands. The town encompasses about 100 square miles.
While they may appear as separate towns for post office purposes, Sayner and Star Lake are both part of the town of Plum Lake.
If you do not find the information you need here, try the Vilas County site at https://vilascountywi.gov
Town Zip Codes
Sayner, WI - 54560
Star Lake, WI - 54561