The Development Review, Land Divisions & Enforcement Division assists individuals, businesses, professionals and governmental entities by uniformly administering and enforcing plans, policies, and ordinances to manage development in a sustainable, planned, efficient and environmentally sound manner.

The following Rock County ordinances are administered and enforced by this division:

• Land Division and Management (Chapter 4.1 of the Code of Ordinances)
• Shoreland Zoning and County-Owned Lands (Chapter 4.2 of the Code of Ordinances)
• Airport Overlay Zoning (Chapter 4.3 of the Code of Ordinances)
• Floodplain Zoning (Chapter 4.4 of the Code of Ordinances)
• Highway Access Control Regulations (Chapter 4.5 of the Code of Ordinances) and Maps

• Address Ordinance (Chapter 4.6 of the Code of Ordinances)

For ordinance/permit information related to erosion control, storm water management, animal waste management or non-metallic mining, visit the Land Conservation Department's Permit Information/Ordinances page.

Access the complete Rock County Code of Ordinances here.

Need to apply for a land division, rural address or address sign, or a zoning site permit?

Visit our Applications page.

Please note: Each town in Rock County has local zoning authority.

Make sure to contact your local municipality to ensure compliance with local zoning ordinances and building codes. The Rock County Land Information Office's Town Zoning app contains zoning information for individual parcels in most unincorporated areas of the county. Please be advised that Town records supersede County records.

Additional Resources

The Value of Shoreland Zoning (PDF)
Choosing the Right Waterfront Property (PDF)

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