Erosion and uncontrolled stormwater runoff can have adverse impacts on areas located around shoreland or wetlands. To reduce these impacts, a Shoreland Mitigation Permit may be required for specific land disturbing activities occurring within the Shoreland Zone, per Dane County Ordinance Chapter 11 (PDF).
If your project is located within the Shoreland Zone, we recommend that you contact Dane County Zoning to determine if permits are required.
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:
Permit application form(s):
Additional forms that may need to be submitted with your application are included below:
Water Resource Engineering staff review Erosion Control & Shoreland Erosion Control, Shoreland Mitigation, and Stormwater Management Permits. Digital submittals for these permits can be submitted via:
Depending on the municipality in which your proposed project is located, you may need to also apply for one of the permits listed in the next section or with your local municipality. View this document for information on where to apply given your location: Where to Apply for a Permit (PDF)
Design Resources
Additional Resources
For any questions regarding erosion control or stormwater management permits, please feel free to reach out to Dane County staff. To find the staff contact in your area, view the Staff Contact Map. If you can’t tell who your staff contact should be, please email Water Resources Engineering wrediv@danecounty.gov or call the office (608) 224-3730.
