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Planning & Development

Planning, Zoning, Records and Support, and Surveyor's Office

Dane County is considering an amendment to the Dane County Comprehensive Plan: 

Town of Burke Comprehensive Plan (County Ordinance Amendment 2024 OA-022) updates HERE

It is always a good idea to start your questions at your local municipal government clerk, there is a wealth of information there.  

Zoning Question?

  • Violations, Zoning Permits...Find your local Zoning Inspector contact information ​​​​ HERE

Planning Question?

  • Local Town Policies, Number of Splits...Find your local Planner contact information  HERE

Property Survey Question?

  • Start with the County Surveyor HERE

Address Question? 

  • Address placard, assignment…. EMAIL US 

AccessDane Question? EMAIL US or use the Feedback Form

Erosion Control/Stormwater Management Question? Contact Land and Water Resources at (608) 224-3730

Sewer or Septic Questions?  - Contact Environmental Health (Dane County Public Health) at (608) 242-6515, Email: health@publichealthmdc.com

Other questions relating to our department EMAIL US or call (608) 266-4266

The nominations for the Dane County Historic Markers program are now open!  Submit your nomination now!

Welcome to the Dane County Department of Planning and Development

The Dane County Department of Planning and Development reviews development activities within the unincorporated areas of Dane County and administers the Dane County Ordinances related to planning and development activities. Additionally, the department maintains property information throughout Dane County and assists residents and communities with complex planning issues.

The Department is organized into three divisions: Zoning, Planning, and Land Records and Support.

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Permits & Applications

Links to commonly used permits and other applications

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Zoning

How to navigate the property development process

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Planning

Assisting residents and decision-makers with comprehensive planning issues

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Land Records & Support/County Surveyor

Track ownership transfers, maintain tax parcel databases for Dane County (except City of Madison) and maintain survey records for the entire county.

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Regional Housing Strategy

Regional Housing Strategy

See More about the project HERE

Plat Book

Plat Book

Purchase the Plat Book HERE

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Broadband

See More about Broadband HERE

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