Driveway construction in unincorporated Dane County requires county highway access permits for driveways accessing county roads. Local town roads may require town permits.
New or modified driveways accessing Dane County highways require an Access Permit from the Dane County Highway Department. Driveways must meet sight distance requirements, grade standards, and culvert requirements. Driveways to town roads require permits from the relevant town. Properties in shoreland or floodplain areas may have additional restrictions under Dane County Chapter 11 (Shoreland) and Chapter 17 (Floodplain).
Installing a driveway without required access permits is a violation subject to required removal or after-the-fact permitting with penalties.
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