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CHAPTER 14: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 14-2 Debris on Public or Private Property 14-3 Waste Disposal Regulation and Newsprint Recycling 14-4 Water Traffic and Boating Code 14-5 Recycling 14-6 Illicit Discharge 14-7 Regulating Leaf Pick-up Back to Ordinances

COST OF COMMUNITY SERVICES STUDIES Many studies show that agricultural and open space uses greatly reduce the tax burden on residents as compared to residential uses. The following studies enumerate the relationship between revenues generated by various land uses and compares the tax burden that servicing each use places on the taxpayers of a community. Cost of Community Services Study, 1977 Cost of Community Services Study, 1994 Co st of Community Services Study for Three Dane Towns: Dunn, Perry, and Westport 1999 Cover - Page 24 Page 25 - Page 31 PDR Links Benefits to Landowners and Residents Frequently Asked Questions Timeline of PDR Accomplishments Ordinance Creating the Rural Preservation Program and Land Trust Commission Mission, Goals, and Strategies of the PDR Program Map of Protected Lands Applying to the PDR Program Partnerships Cost of Community Services Studies Land Use Links Comprehensive Plan Rezone, CUP, Land Division, and Lot Line Adjustment Information Pay a Land Use Application Fee Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Historic Documents Awards Meadowview Drainage Information Stormwater Management Capital Area Regional Planning Commission

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The purpose of the Town of Dunn’s Comprehensive Plan is to outline the Town’s land use management strategies to ensure that growth and development decisions are consistent with the Community’s desired character and vision for the future. The Plan acts as a guide for the Town Board, Plan Commission, residents, landowners, developers, neighboring communities, and others as they make land use decisions. For more information about the original development process, please click here . 2026 Update The Town is currently in the process of updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. To sign up for Comprehensive Plan Update Committee meeting notifications click here . Comprehensive Plan Update meeting are open to the public and attendance is encouraged. The Plan is expected to be finalized by December 31st, 2026. Plan Update committee members are Jim Molloy, Rosalind Gausman, George Corrigan, and Brian Weaver (alternate). 2026 Update Public Participation Plan Comprehensive Plan Update Community Survey Help guide future land use decisions by taking a brief survey on land use, development, and other topics affecting our town. Your feedback is extremely important to us! Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. Each interested participant is encouraged to take it. The survey will be available until March 31, 2026. Thank you for participating! Request a paper survey by emailing townhall@townofdunnwi.gov , calling the Town Hall at (608) 838-1081 , or by visiting the Town Hall. Resolution to Adopt the Comprehensively Revised Dane County Zoning Ordinance Full Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2: Land Use Plan Comprehensive Plan Development Process Existing Transportation Map Agricultural Land Evaluation Map Building Site Potential Map Existing Land Use (2015) Map Existing Zoning (2019) Map Future Land Use Map Environmentally Sensitive Lands Map Utilities Service Area Map Kegonsa LSA Map Waubesa LSA Map For questions, comments, or to recieve notice regarding Comprehensive Plan updates, please contact Kelsey Shepperd, Land Use and Conservation Manager, at (608) 838-1081 ext. 2 or kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov. You may also write to 4156 County Highway B, McFarland, WI 53558. This information is being shared, pursuant to 66.1001(4)(f), Wisconsin State Statutes. Land Use Links Comprehensive Plan Rezone, CUP, Land Division, and Lot Line Adjustment Information Pay a Land Use Application Fee Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Historic Documents Awards Meadowview Drainage Information Stormwater Management Capital Area Regional Planning Commission

WI SALT WISE We rely on salt to keep our roads safe in the winter and to soften water in our homes year-round but using more salt than is needed comes with a heavy price. In Wisconsin and much of the United States, chloride from salt is infiltrating into our lakes, streams and groundwater. It only takes 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water to a level that is toxic for freshwater ecosystems. We can all work together to use the right amount of salt! For more information, visit www.wisaltwise.com.

YOUTH CENTERS The Town of Dunn provides a contribution towards the local youth centers to provide a variety of programs, services, and opportunities to serve many interests to our youth throughout the Town. Please view the youth center websites for more information: McFarland Youth Center 5114 Farwell St. McFarland, WI 53558 (608) 838-3839 Website Oregon Youth Center 110 N. Oak St. Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 886-9093 Website Stoughton Area Youth Center 567 E. Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 877-9980 Website

CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC SAFETY AND ORDER 17-1 State Safety Statutes Adopted 17-2 State Juvenile Statutes Adopted 17-3 Juvenile Curfew 17-5 Prohibited Weapons 17-6 Possession of Marijuana 17-7 Damage to Property 17-8 Damage to Public Property 17-9 Failure to Obey Lawful Order 17-10 Trespass 17-11 Littering 17-12 Loud and Unnecessary Noise 17-13 Disturbance of Lawful Assembly 17-14 Drunkenness 17-15 Animals at Large 17-16 Park Ordinance 17-16 (1) Park Ordinance (Amended August 15, 2016) 17-16 (2) Park Ordinance To Amend Parks and Open Space Plan (Adopted June 19, 2017) 17-16 (3) Park Ordinance to Amend Parks and Open Space Plan (Adopted April 16, 2018) Back to Ordinances

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is my zoning district? Zoning districts can be found by visiting the AccessDane website and searching your parcel. Zoning districts are listed on the bottom left-hand side of the page. Questions related to your zoning district should be directed to Dane County Zoning. You may contact Dane County Zoning at (608) 266-4266 or plandev@danecounty.gov. Does the Town have any regulations on fences? Fences must be placed only on your own property and outside of the road right-of-way area, typically 33 feet from the center of the town road. If there are easements on the property, please check with the easement holder to see if a fence would be allowed. If there is a platted drainageway, fences are not allowed in these locations. The Town does not require a building permit for fences. However, please check with Dane County Zoning as they regulate fencing within special zoning districts. You may contact Dane County Zoning at (608) 266-4266 or plandev@danecounty.gov . How long are building permits valid? Building permits are valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. Commercial electrical permits are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. What are the setbacks on my property? Dane County Zoning oversees the setbacks for properties in the Town. Please contact Dane County Zoning for setback information at (608) 266-4266 or by emailing plandev@danecounty.gov. I want to... Determine if I need a permit Obtain a Permit Pay for a Permit Request Building Inspections View Frequently Asked Questions

STAFF CONTACTS Note: E-mail correspondence may be subject to open records and should not be assumed to be confidential. Andrea Zacharias – Court Clerk and Administrative Assistant Contact Andrea for general information, muncipal court or citations, Town Burying Ground, dog licenses, road right-of-way permits, garbage and recycling. Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext.1 Email: azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov Kelsey Shepperd - Land Use and Conservation Manager Contact Kelsey for questions regarding the Town's leaf pick-up program, the Town's Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program, land divisions, lot line adjustments, Plan Commission, Land Trust Commission, or the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext. 2 Email: kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov Erik Greenfield - Deputy Clerk and Office Manager Contact Erik for questions relating to elections, town parks, building or driveway permits, short-term rentals, and the Town website and newsletter. Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext. 3 Email: egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov Mary Liebig - Financial Assistant Contact Mary for accounts receivable, special assessments, accounts payable, and tax payment questions. Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext. 4 Email: mliebig@townofdunnwi.gov Cathy Hasslinger - Clerk Treasurer and Town Manager Contact Cathy for Town Board business. Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext. 5 Email: chasslinger@townofdunnwi.gov Public Works Department Contact the Public Works Department for road maintenance or Transfer Site questions. Hardy Krueger Travis Martinson Brian Klahn Phone: (608) 838-1081 ext. 7 Email: hkrueger@townofdunnwi.gov ELECTED OFFICIALS Town Board Steve Greb - Town Chair, term expires April 2027 Jeff Hodgson - Supervisor I, term expires April 2027 Rosalind Gausman - Supervisor II, term expires April 2027 In order to comply with the Wisconsin Open Meeting Law, please direct email communications about town business to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov . Board members will receive your message and it will become part of the public record. Elected Town Board members will hear your concerns and conduct their discussion at a publicly noticed Town Board meeting. Contacting Town Board members on private phone calls, and discussing important topics which will later come before the Board, can cause Board members to feel that town business is being conducted privately and without proper notice to the public. In that case, Board members will likely feel the need to recuse themselves and not vote on the issue. Wisconsin State Elected Officals Assembly District 47, Randy Udell State Capitol, Room 19 North PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708 (608) 237-9147 Rep.Udell@legis.wisconsin.gov State Senate District 16, Melissa Ratcliff State Capitol, Room 5 South PO Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-9170 Sen.Ratcliff@legis.wisconsin.gov US House of Representatives Congressional District 2, Mark Pocan 10 East Doty Street, Suite 405 Madison, WI 53703 608-258-9800 Email ADDITIONAL CONTACTS Town Assessor Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 440 Greenville, WI 54942 Phone: ( 920) 749-1995 info@apraz.com Website Dane County Zoning Email: plandev@danecounty.gov Phone: (608) 266-4266 Website Dane County Land and Water Resources Email: lwrd@danecounty.gov Phone: (608) 224-3730 Website Pellitteri Waste Systems Email: info@pellitteri.com Phone: (608) 257-4285 Website TOWN HALL HOURS Staff members are available to assist by email or phone Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. The Town Hall is CLOSED on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. In addition to these holiday closures, the Town Hall may close when schools close due to winter storm events in order to reduce traffic and support snow removal. Call if you are in doubt.

POLL LIST INFORMATION Poll List Town of Dunn Poll List and voter history is available for a fee and can be requested by email. Please email t ownhall@townofdunnwi.gov. We will reply to your email with a price quote. Email requests should include your: Name, m ailing address, t elephone number, e mail address, w hether you would like the poll list provided on paper, on a disk, or as an email file, and w hether you would like the poll list formatted as a n excel spreadsheet or in ASCII format. I want to... Register to Vote Request an Absentee Ballot See What's on My Ballot View My Voting History View Upcoming Election Dates View Previous Election Results Request Poll List Information Run for Local Office

CHAPTER 8: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 8.01 Prohibiting Receipt of Gifts or Gratuities Back to Ordinances

CHAPTER 19: TRAFFIC 19.01 State Traffic Code Adopted 19.02 Other State Traffic Statutes Adopted Resolution 2017-4 to Amend 19.01 19.03 Snowmobile Regulation 19.04 Disorderly Conduct with a Motor Vehicle 19.5 Unnecessary Noise with a Motor Vehicle 19.05a Unnecessary Noise with a Light Motor Vehicle 19.05 Weight Limits 19.06 Operation of Motor Vehicle in Place Without Permission 19.07 Abandoned Vehicles 19.08 Use of School Bus Lights 19.09 Road Side Parking No Parking Maps 19-10 Requiring Permits for Agricultural Commercial Vehicles and Implements of Husbandry 19-11 Designating Certain Town Roads as Class B Highways 19.12 ATV Ordinance ATV Route Map 19.13 Engine Braking Back to Ordinances

CHAPTER 6: TOWN RECORDS AND PROPERTY 6.01 Confidentiality of Income and Expense Records Back to Ordinances