Planning & Development

Permits and Applications

This page contains links and information to commonly requested permits and applications for services offered by the Dane County Planning and Development Department. View the fee schedule here.

House being constructed with exposed lumber and concrete

Zoning Permit

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 266-4266

Application Information

A bird at a boat launch walking toward a vegetated shoreline on Lake Mendota

Shoreland Zoning Permit

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 266-4993

Application Information

An example of a sign for a cafe that requires a zoning permit

Sign Permit

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 267-3960

Application Information

Petition to Rezone

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 266-4266

Application Information

Conditional Use Permit

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Application Information

A navigable intermittent stream in rural Dane County

Waterway Determination

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Application Information

Rural countryside picture of a barn with 2 silos and the road in front.

Density Study

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 266-4266

Application Information

A reflective metal sign with an address of 184 mounted on a metal stake in a grassy yard with a house in the background

Rural Address Application

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Application Information

Land Division Application

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 267-1541

Application Information

Two members of the Board of Adjustment looking at a proposed project under construction

Variance or Administrative Appeal

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Application Information

A street sign is under water due to flooding

Floodplain Development Permit

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Application Information

A chicken coop in violation of the number of domestic fowl allowed

Domestic Bees and Fowl

Need help? Contact us or call (608) 266-4266

Application Information