PERMIT REQUIRED

Except as provided in section 8.3, a Shoreland Disturbance Permit is required:

8.21   For any filling or grading of any area which is within 300 feet landward of the ordinary highwater mark of navigable water and which has surface drainage toward the water and on which there is either:
          1)    Any filling or grading on slopes of more than 20%.
          2)    Filling or grading of more than 1,000 sq. ft. on slopes of 12%-20%.
          3)    Filling or grading of more than 2,000 sq. ft. on slopes less than 12%.

8.22   For any construction or dredging commenced on any artificial waterway, canal, ditch, lagoon, pond, lake or similar waterway which is within 300 feet landward of the ordinary highwater mark of a navigable body of water or where the purpose is the ultimate connection with a navigable body of water.

WHAT DO I NEED TO OBTAIN A SHORELAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT?

Please complete the Ground Disturbance Form and return to our department. The forms can be found on our Forms & Documents page under the Zoning section.

The appropriate fee in either cash or check. Checks can be made payable to: Shawano County Planning & Development.

HOW MUCH DOES A SHORELAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT COST?

Please click here for our current fee schedule.

WHERE CAN A SHORELAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT BE OBTAINED?

A Shoreland Disturbance Permit can be obtained from the Planning & Development Department located in the basement of the Shawano County Courthouse. Appointments are required. Please make an appointment by calling (715) 526-6766.