Erosion and uncontrolled stormwater runoff can have adverse impacts on both land and water. To reduce these impacts, either an Erosion Control Permit or a Shoreland Erosion Control Permit may be required depending on your project's location.
Erosion Control Permit - required by Dane County Ordinance Chapter 14 (PDF) for specific land disturbing activities that occur outside the Shoreland Zone.
Shoreland Erosion Control Permit - required by Dane County Ordinance Chapter 11 (PDF) for specific land disturbing activities that occur within the Shoreland Zone (JPG). If your project is located within the Shoreland Zone, we recommend that you contact Dane County Zoning to determine if permits are required.
An Erosion Control Permit or a Shoreland Erosion Control Permit is required for any of the following:
The Shoreland Zone includes all lands within:
View application materials below:
Before you apply, you may wish to review / complete:
Primary Tools
Additional Tools
Additional forms and information that may need to be submitted with your permit application(s):
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
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