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Applications & Permits
The following development activities require applications, checklists, and/or permits, per the Rock County Land Division and Development Ordinance or agreements with Towns.
Prior to commencing construction of a building or accessory building, the property owner or his/her agent may be required to obtain a Zoning Site Permit from the Agency. The purpose of this Permit is to assure that the building/accessory building is sited in accordance with the health and safety provisions of the Ordinance.
Please note: For land-disturbing activity related to the driveway and/or underground utility installation please contact the Rock County Land Conservation Department to determine if a stormwater management permit is required.
- Rock County Preliminary Land Division Application (Online Form)
- Rock County Preliminary Land Division Application (Downloadable PDF)
- Rock County Rural Address Application (Online Form) - For new addresses
- Rock County Rural Address Sign Replacement Order (Online Form) - For existing addresses
- Rock County Zoning Site Permit Application (Online Form)
- Rock County Zoning Site Permit Application (Downloadable PDF)
- Rock County Zoning/Land Use Change Submission (Online Form) - For Town Officials
Fees
The Rock County Fee Schedules below identify the fees associated with the development activities above. Fees may be paid online through our Payment Portal, by mail or in person at our office.
Downloadable Fee Schedule (PDF)
Application Fees
| PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR AFTER-THE-FACT PERMITS AND VARIANCES | Land Division & Development | Board of Adjustment | Floodplain Zoning Ordinance |
| Land Division (per lot for first four lots) | $ 500 | ||
| Land Division (per lot for lot five and above including future phases) | $ 200 | ||
| Sale to Adjoining Owner, Lot Combination or Plat of Survey | $ 175 | ||
| Land Division Time Extension (per lot) | $ 110 | ||
| 911 Address Sign (includes sign and installation) | $ 90 | ||
| Application For Variance | $ 825 | ||
| Permitting and Certification of Floodproofing Project | $ 450 |
Permit Fees
| PLEASE NOTE: ALL FEES SHALL BE DOUBLED FOR AFTER-THE-FACT PERMITS AND VARIANCES | COUNTY JURISDICTION | TOWN JURISDICTION | |
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Shoreland &/or Floodplain Zoning Overlay |
Airport Height & Zoning Overlay |
Town Memorandum of Agreement |
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| Residential | |||
| Principal Structure | $ 435 | $ 435 | $ 435 |
| Addition (Habitable) < 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 165 | $ 165 | $ 165 |
| Addition (Habitable) ≥ 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 220 | $ 220 | $ 220 |
| Addition (Non-Habitable) < 500 Sq. Ft. (includes Garages, Porches, etc.) | $ 60 | $ 60 | $ 60 |
| Addition (Non-Habitable) ≥ 500 Sq. Ft. (includes Garages, Porches, etc.) | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Accessory Structure (Enclosed with Roof) | |||
| 200 Sq. Ft. or less | $ 75 | $ 75 | $ 75 |
| < 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 115 | $ 115 | $ 115 |
| ≥ 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 225 | $ 225 | $ 225 |
| Accessory Structure (Not Enclosed) | |||
| Includes all Decks, Pools, Lean-To's, etc., any size | $ 75 | $ 75 | $ 75 |
| Business / Industrial | |||
| Principal Structure | $ 550 | $ 550 | $ 550 |
| Addition < 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 165 | $ 165 | $ 165 |
| Addition ≥ 500 Sq. Ft. | $ 315 | $ 315 | $ 315 |
| Agri-Business | |||
| Principal Structure | $ 450 | $ 450 | $ 450 |
| Additions | $ 165 | $ 165 | $ 165 |
| Accessory Structure | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| General | |||
| Shoreland Compliance Review (Restoration / Mitigation) | $ 200 | $ 200 | |
| Shoreland Conditional Use Permit | $ 650 | $ 650 | |
| Utility Installation (includes wet and dry utility projects) | $ 450 | $ 450 | $ 450 |
| Height Restriction Compliance | |||
| Structure, Object or Vegetation | $ 50 | ||
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