In accordance with Chapter 49.25, Dane County Code of Ordinance, the Land Conservation Committee (LCC) reviewed and approved the Chapter 49 Fee Schedule on February 22, 2024. Fees are effective March 1, 2024. Periodically, the LCC will review fees to determine if adjustments need to be made.
| Permit | Fee | Notes |
| Manure Storage Facility | $1000 | Includes: construction of a new facility, modification of existing facility, transfer systems, leachate/runoff collection systems |
| Manure Storage Facility After the Fact Permit |
$2,000 | Charged if construction occurs without a permit |
| Manure Storage Closure | $0 | No fees if permit is obtained prior to closure |
| Manure Storage Closure After the Fact Permit |
$1,000 | Charged if closure starts without a permit |
| Certificate of Use | $1000 | Application can include multiple facilities under one farm |
Note: Cost-share assistance may be available for construction or closure. A cost-share contract shall be signed before work can commence.
| Permit | Fee | Notes |
| Winter Spreading Permit w/ SNAP Plus database |
$0 | Submit an electronic copy of the SNAP Plus database that includes the winter spreading plan |
| Winter Spreading Permit w/out SNAP Plus database |
$100 | Submit a PDF copy of the Nutrient Management Plan that includes the winter spreading plan |
| Winter Spreading Permit w/out Nutrient Management Plan |
$500 | LWRD staff are available to assist with the development of plan for first time permittees |
Notes: Cost-share assistance may be available to develop a nutrient management plan. A cost-share contract shall be signed before a plan is developed. File Transfer link is available at https://lwrd.danecounty.gov/permits/submit-a-permit
