Shoreland Mitigation

A Shoreland Mitigation Permit may be required if your project is located within the Shoreland Zone (see below). You can use the DCiMap online mapping application to help determine the distance your project is from wetlands, waterways, and floodplains.

If your project is located within the Shoreland Zone, contact Dane County Zoning to determine if a Shoreland Zoning Permit (from their office) or Shoreland Mitigation Permit (from our office) is required. You will receive written confirmation of their decision. 

The Shoreland Zone includes all lands within:

• 1000 feet from the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) of navigable lakes, ponds, or flowages
• 300 feet of the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) or landward side of the floodplain of the navigable reaches of rivers and streams
• 75 feet of the shoreland or inland wetland district

View application materials below:

• Application Materials and submission instructions

Before you apply, you may wish to review / complete:

• Permit Decision Tree (PDF) to determine if your project needs a permit
• Stormwater Manual for an overview of permit requirements and process
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Permit Fees
• Purpose and Benefits of Shoreland Mitigation (PDF)
• Acceptable Native Species for the Shoreland Zone (PDF)
• NRCS Conservation Practice 643a “Shoreland Restoration
• Wisconsin Biology Technical Note 1 (PDF)

Primary Tools

• Stormwater Manual - overview of permit requirements and process
• DCiMap - online mapping application that can be used to create online and printable maps for permit applications

Additional Tools

• Acceptable Native Species for the Shoreland Zone - plant species that have been approved for use in establishing a native vegetated buffer to meet shoreland zoning requirements.
• Permit Fees

Additional forms and information that may need to be submitted with your permit application(s):

• Applicant Authorization Form (PDF)
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
• Financial Security Instrument
• As-Built Certification