County Manure Storage Permit

Required for construction and land use activities in unincorporated areas of Wisconsin counties. County zoning ordinances regulate land use outside of city and village limits under Wisconsin Statutes §59.69. The county zoning department reviews permit applications for compliance with the county's zoning code, including setbacks, lot coverage, and use restrictions.

Required for development projects that create or increase impervious surfaces or alter stormwater drainage patterns in Wisconsin. Municipalities enforce stormwater management requirements under NR 151 and NR 216 (administered by Wisconsin DNR). Projects disturbing one or more acres also need a separate state WPDES construction stormwater permit from the DNR.

Required for constructing, reconstructing, or abandoning private water wells in Wisconsin. Wisconsin DNR regulates private wells under NR 812 and requires all well construction to be performed by a licensed well driller. County agencies typically administer well permits and coordinate inspections. Well location must meet minimum setback distances from septic systems, property lines, and potential contamination sources.