Ordinance Administration
Ordinances
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 County ordinances are administered and enforced by this division:
Access Control (Chapter 4.5 of the Code of Ordinances)
Address (Chapter 4.6 of the Code of Ordinances)
Airport Overlay Zoning (Chapter 4.3 of the Code of Ordinances)
Floodplain Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 4.4 of the Code of Ordinances)
Land Division and Development (Chapter 4.1 of the Code of Ordinances)
Shoreland Zoning & County Owned Property (Chapter 4.2 of the Code of Ordinances)
Note: In addition to County Ordinances, each Town in Rock County has local zoning ordinances. However, in most instances, the Town's information regarding zoning on a specific parcel of land is available by contacting this department. Additionally, some Town digital zoning maps are available for viewing on this site.
For Stormwater, Erosion Control and Non-metallic mining ordinances, visit the Land Conservation Website.
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Applications, Permits & Fees
The following development activities, numbered below, require applications, checklists, and/or permits, per the Rock County Land Division and Development Ordinance or agreements with Towns.
Prior to commencing construction of a building or accessory building, the property owner or his/her agent may be required to obtain a Building Site Permit from the Agency. The purpose of this Permit is to assure that the building/accessory building is sited in accordance with conditions of approval for the land division (if applicable) and the health and safety provisions of the Ordinance. Please read the relevant "Information" sheet before completing and/or submitting any application or checklist form (The forms can be completed and saved electronically). Building Site Permit Site Plans can be completed using the Building Site Permit Web App.
Please Email the Agency for further information.
For Land Division, please see the Real Property Lister's document How Dividing Property Affects Your Tax Bill.
*The Rock County User Fee Schedule identifies the fees associated with the development activities identified above.