Shoreland Mitigation

Erosion and uncontrolled stormwater runoff can have adverse impacts environmentally sensitive areas located around shoreland or wetlands (Shoreland Zone). To reduce these impacts, Dane County Ordinance Chapter 11 (PDF) requires a permit for specific land disturbing activities occurring within the Shoreland Zone. Use the links below to 1) determine if you need a permit, 2) link to permit application materials and tools, and 3) find out more information about the permit.

If your project falls within the Shoreland Zone (see map below) complete the following steps in order:

1. Contact the Zoning Division to determine if a Shoreland Zoning Permit or a Shoreland Mitigation Permit is required.
2. Apply for a Shoreland Erosion Control Permit or a Shoreland Mitigation Permit through our office.

• Shoreland Mitigation Permit Application (PDF)
• Online Map Webpage (button below) links to the Land & Water Viewer online mapping application and tutorial videos. The viewer can be used to create a map(s) to submit with your permit application.

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

• Affidavit for Recording Stormwater Maintenance Agreement - (PDF version) (Word version)
• Release of Restriction Form (PDF)
• Memo to Chapter 14 Permit Applicants (PDF) explaining Financial Security Instrument requirement
• Example Format for Letter of Credit for Chapter 14 Permit Applicants - (PDF version) (Word version)
• Example Format for Notarized Statement Authorizing an Applicant (PDF)
• Stormwater Management As-Built Certification (PDF)
  • Wet/Dry Basin Checklist (PDF)
  • Bioretention/Infiltration Checklist (PDF)

Map of Shoreland Zone is below. Please check with Dane County Zoning to determine whether or not your project needs a Shoreland Mitigation Permit before starting an application.

• Purpose and Benefits of Shoreland Mitigation (PDF)
• Acceptable Native Species for the Shoreland Zone (PDF)
• NRCS Conservation Practice 643a “Shoreland Restoration" (PDF)
• Wisconsin Biology Technical Note 1 (PDF)