Dane County regulates land disturbing activity within the county to protect surface water quality, promote infiltration, reduce sediment runoff, and mitigate flooding. Depending on the nature of your construction project, you may need a permit from our department. To determine if a permit is needed, please use the Do I Need a Permit flow chart, or contact staff for assistance. Please note that all permit determinations must be made in writing by our staff.
Applies to land disturbing activities outside the Shoreland Zone.
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May be required for land disturbing activities within the Shoreland Zone.
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Depending on the municipality in which your proposed project is located, you may need to start the permit process with your municipality first. View the Where to Apply for a Permit (PDF) document to determine where to start based on your location.
Your project may also need a permit from another agency, common links are provided below. Please confirm permit requirements prior to beginning a project.
Department of Planning & Development
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
