Tree removal permit rules in Middleton, WI — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Tree removal in shoreland setback areas and floodplains in Dane County requires a permit under Chapters 11 and 17. Private trees outside these zones generally do not require a county permit.
Dane County Chapter 11 (Shoreland Ordinance) restricts vegetation removal within 35–75 feet of navigable waters to protect water quality and prevent erosion. Permits are required for significant tree removal in these setback areas. Chapter 17 (Floodplain Zoning) may also restrict vegetation changes in floodplain areas. Outside of these environmentally sensitive areas, property owners may remove trees without a county permit. Large-scale land clearing may trigger erosion control permit requirements under county and state rules.
Unauthorized vegetation removal in shoreland setbacks or floodplains is a violation subject to restoration requirements and fines under Chapters 11 and 17.
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