New Proposed Floodplain Maps!  Updated floodplain maps are proposed for Monroe County in 2026 .  Please use the following link to view the proposed maps: hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/

 If your property is near water OR in one of the following Towns please contact our office before beginning construction: Adrian, La Grange, Leon, Little Falls, New Lyme, Oakdale, Ridgeville, Sparta, Tomah, Wells and Wilton.

• County Zoning Chapter 47
• Floodplain Zoning Chapter 50
• Shoreland Zoning Chapter 53
• Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 35

Notice for Zoning Ordinance Changes – This form provides information on how to receive direct notifications for up coming zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan changes.

 Proposed changes to Ch 47 Zoning Code 2026 These proposed amendments are to clarify the permitting process for unclassified uses and amend the definition of private solar energy generating system. These will be discussed at a public hearing held on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe County Justice Center Monroe County Board Assembly Room 1^st Floor - Room #1200, 210 W Oak Street, Sparta, WI 54656.  Any person may appear, in person by his/her agent or attorney, to give testimony for or against this matter.  

Resources

Permit Applications: 

• Online Zoning Permit Applications (pay with credit card) 
• Please watch this short video on how to submit an online application: Catalis Public Portal for USA

Printable Applications:  (payment will need to be mailed in or dropped off)

• Zoning Permit Application  
• Shoreland Zoning Permit Application  – Please contact the Zoning Department for instructions if removing vegetation within 35′ of a water body or if installing a stream crossing.  These activities have special requirements.
• Floodplain Land Use Permit Application -This permit must be obtained before starting any work in a Floodplain including filling, grating and material removal.
• Conditional Use Permit Application  – Please contact the Zoning Department for application if applying for a non-metallic mine or a cell tower.

Other Resources:

• Zoning Fees 2023
• Zoned & Unzoned Towns – List of Zoned Towns and when they adopted zoning.
• Surveyors – If you are a surveyor that would like to be added to our list please contact the Zoning Department
• Buying a Home and Property Newsletter – Things you should know if you are buying property and are planning to build or if you are buying property with a house on it.
• Monroe County Comprehensive Plan adopted 9-29-10, Last revised 9-24-14 – Complete copy of adopted Comprehensive Plan
• Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Appendices A-I
• Monroe County Farmland Preservation Plan adopted 9-24-14 (Comprehensive Plan Appendix J)
• Future Land Use Map of Monroe County
• Potential Sand Mine Conditions 2-27-12
• Ft McCoy Joint Land Use Study 2013

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