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BUILDING DEPARTMENT The Building Department oversees construction throughout the Town. The Building Inspector inspects Town buildings for compliance with Town, County, and State-building codes and ordinances in order to protect public safety and health. I want to... Determine if I need a permit Obtain a Permit Pay for a Permit Request Building Inspections View Frequently Asked Questions

CHAPTER 20: MISCELLANEOUS ORDINANCES 20.01 Regulation of Operation of Licensed and Unlicensed Motor Vehicles on Private Property 20.02 Adopt Code of Ordinances 20.03 Tree Ordinance 20.04 Fee Schedule Back to Ordinances

MEADOWVIEW DRAINAGE INFORMATION Meadowview Topographic Map 1 Meadowview Topographic Map 2 History of Meadowview Drainage Town and Country Engineering Letter Re Meadowview Area Drainage June 5, 2000 Town and Country Engineering Letter Re Meadowview Area Drainage May 18, 2001 Final Meadowview Residential Area Flood Study Meadowview Drainage Easement 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 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS The State of Wisconsin's New Comprehensive Planning Legislation requires municipalities to prepare Comprehensive Plans that address the following 9 elements: Issues and Opportunities Housing Transportation Utilities and Community Facilities Agricultural, Cultural and Natural Resources Economic Development Intergovernmental Cooperation Land Use Implementation Timeline The Town started the comprehensive planning process on July 21, 2003, with the adoption of public participation procedures. The Town received a grant from Dane County to help cover the costs of preparing the Plan. In 2003 and 2004 the Town used focus groups, surveys, and a visioning workshop to gather input. Notice of the May 17, 2006, Open House to review the Draft Comprehensive Plan was mailed to all Town residents. Comments on the Draft Plan were accepted through June 5, 2006. The Town's Smart Growth Committee and Plan Commission reviewed and replied to comments. The final Draft Plan was reviewed by Dane County and presented to the State and the Town's municipal neighbors for review. On December 18, 2006, the Town adopted the Comprehensive Plan by resolution. On February 19, 2007 the Town adopted the same Comprehensive Plan by ordinance (Ord.12.6). Smart Growth Committee Meeting Agendas Adopted Public Participation Procedures, July 2003 From October 2003 through April 2004 Dunn staff conducted focus groups to help develop questions for the community survey and get in-depth input on Town issues. Focus groups included: lake residents, subdivision and mobile home residents, farmers, businesses, and outside user groups. Focus Group Summary Reports Farmers Business Owners Lake and River Residents Small Lots, Subdivisions and Mobile Home Park Residents New Lake Residents (purchased home/moved to lake within the last 3-4 years) Outside User Group Report A survey was mailed to all Dunn households in February/March 2004. Surveys were sent to 2,125 households. 804 were returned for a response rate of 37.8% Survey Results, April 2004 Visioning Workshop Results, April 2004 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

GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS AND FORMS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ELECTIONS MEETINGS AND AGENDAS TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS TOWN ORDINANCES TOWN POLICIES

PARTNERSHIPS In order to better leverage limited funds, the Town of Dunn seeks grant funding from sources such as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture, and Dane County. Grants and donations have paid for 51.20% of the cost of purchasing development rights, saving taxpayers $4,803,601 . The Town of Dunn also partners with Groundswell Conservancy (previously Natural Heritage Land Trust). With every easement purchase, the Town pays Groundswell Conservancy an endowment fee of roughly $8,000 to assist in enforcing and monitoring conservation easements. Read the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Dunn and Groundswell Conservancy. 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

PUBLIC WORKS The Public Works Department oversees a variety of Town functions including road maintenance, snow and ice removal, buildings and grounds upkeep, leaf pick-up, and roadside mowing. Highway Excavation Applica tion: Submit the application and additional requirements to azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov Town Staff Contact: Hardy Krueger, Public Works and Urban Forestry: (608) 838-1081 ext. 7 or hkrueger@townofdunnwi.gov.

TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS The Town of Dunn contracts with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc., for assessment services. The assessors' role is to discover, list, and place value on all taxable real property in the Town. Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. keeps property records which include square footage, number of rooms, year built, and other pertinent information. The property assessment is a value placed upon your property which determines a portion of the local property tax levy. Your property assessment is an estimate of the market value of your property. Property information, zoning, assessment information and tax payment history for parcels in the Town of Dunn is available on the Access Dane website . 2026 Notice of Open Book - Monday, April 27 2026 Notice of Board of Review - Tuesday, May 12 2025 Property Taxes Tax bills were mailed out on December 10. You may obtain a copy online by visiting accessdane.danecounty.gov , searching your property, and then by selecting the “E-Bill” function under the Tax Information section. Receipts are also available by visiting AccessDane. Online payments may be made to the Town in December or January at allpaid.com . In the “Make A Payment” box, enter the TAX payment code number 8429. There is an eCheck payment option with a flat fee of $2.95. Please note that a higher fee of 2.95 - 5% applies to all debit card and credit card payments. Tax payments made after January 31, 2026, must be sent to the Dane County Treasurer: PO Box 1299, Madison, WI 53701-1299. Please click here for more info. 2025 Tax Insert Where does the tax bill go? Tax Bill Contact Information Contact the Town Assessor: For property tax assessment questions, contact the Town's Assessor at: Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 440 Greenville, WI 54942 Phone: (920) 749-1995 Fax: (920) 731-4158 info@apraz.com www.apraz.com Objection to Real Property Assessment Form Guide for Property Owners Agricultural Assessment Guide for Wisconsin Property Owners Changing Your Billing Address: Property addresses and billing addresses are handled through Dane County Property Listing. When a property is transferred (bought & sold), normal documents submitted to the Register of Deeds should automatically update the billing address. The Town of Dunn does not have the capability to change ownership names. Name changes must be completed by the Dane County Register of Deeds. If the billing address is incorrect, you have the following two options: 1. Direct Owner Requests: Requests made by the property owner to update a billing address will need to be made in writing to: Dane County Planning & Development Attention: Property Listing 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Room 116 Madison WI 53703 2. Contact the Town of Dunn: Email townhall@townofdunnwi.gov or call (608) 838-1081. For both options, please include: Your name and contact information (including phone number) The old billing address The new billing address The affected parcel numbers Special Assessment Form: $20.00 fee per parcel. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and the completed certificate will be mailed to you. Otherwise, include a fax number and/or email address with your request). Please submit an application to mliebig@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall at 4156 County Road B, McFarland, WI 53558. Dane County Treasurer Office Website

CHAPTER 16: PUBLIC NUISANCE 16-1 Vehicle Storage 16-2 Maintenance of Premises and Structures 16-3 Regulating Burning 16-4 Loitering Back to Ordinances

OBTAIN A PERMIT The Town of Dunn will be happy to assist you with obtaining a building permit or with any building permit questions. 1. Fill out the appropriate application: (click on name for form) Town of Dunn Building Permit Application Town of Dunn Wrecking Permit Town of Dunn Driveway Permit (required for all new homes and wrecks and rebuilds) Town of Dunn New Home Permit (Additional requirements listed on the application. DSPS application below also required to be submitted.) Link to DSPS Online Building Permit (For new homes only) All projects must comply with the Town of Dunn Building Ordinance , Driveway Ordinance , and Mailbox Policy . 2. Submit the application form, detailed project description, copy of any applicable blueprints, site plan, and copies of any applicable Dane County permits to egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov or 4156 County Road B, McFarland, WI 53558. There is a dropbox located by the mailbox at the Town Hall. Please note: Electronic copies of the blueprints are preferred so quality is not lost when submitted to the Inspector. If electronic copies are not available, please submit plans that are on a standard-size, 8.5''x11'', piece of paper. Please include both pages 1 and 2 of any Dane County permits. 3. Pay the Permit Fee. Permit fees are calculated upon submission of the building permit application. Click here for a list of payment methods. I want to... Determine if I need a permit Obtain a Permit Pay for a Permit Request Building Inspections View Frequently Asked Questions

APPLICATIONS AND FORMS Application for Appointment to Committee/Commission : Fillable pdf; you may either mail the application to the Town Hall or email to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov. Application for Emergency Volunteer Group : Please submit an application to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall at 4156 County Road B, McFarland, WI 53558. Building Permit Application : Please submit the application and application requirements to egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov. Permit fees will be calculated after submission. 2026 Dog License Application : Neutered dogs are $20.00, un-neutered dogs are $35.00. A $5.00 late charge will be charged for all delinquent licenses issued after March 31. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and the completed license will be mailed to you. Please submit an application to azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Driveway Permit or Resurfacing Application : Please submit the application and site plan to egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Fees will be calculated after submission. Fireworks Permit Application : There is no charge for a firework permit. Please submit the application to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov . Highway Excavation Application : Submit the application and additional requirements to azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov Internment Application : Prior to burial, the Town must receive a completed Application for Internment and a grave marking fee of $50.00. Please submit the application to azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov or mail it to the Town Hall. CSM / Lot Line Adjustment / Land Division Application : After speaking with the Town's Land Use Manager, please submit application to kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov or mail it to the Town Hall. Process Checklist New Home Permit Application : Please submit the application and additional requirements to kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov. Permit fees will be calculated after submission. DSPS online application must also be submitted. Operator's/Bartender's License Application : Please submit the application to azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Outdoor Furnace Permit Application : Please submit the application to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Park Rental Request Form : Please submit the application to egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Rezone / CUP Application : After speaking with the Town's Land Use Manager, please submit application to kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov or mail it to the Town Hall. Process Checklist for Rezone Process Checklist for CUP Road Event Application : For events that use Town roads or parks. Please submit the application at azacharias@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. Limited Short-Term Rental Application Regular Short-Term Rental Application Please submit the application to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov or mail it to the Town Hall along with additional required documents. Short Term Rental Quarterly Report Form - PDF : Please submit report forms to townhall@townofdunnwi.gov. Solar Permit Application : For proposed solar installations with a total solar panel surface area, including framing, of 2,000 sq. ft or greater on properties 2 acres or larger; or 1,000 sq. ft. or greater on properties smaller than 2 acres. Please submit application to kshepperd@townofdunnwi.gov or mail it to the Town Hall. A Town of Dunn Building permit is required for ANY solar array system, regardless of size. Special Assessment Form : $25.00 fee per parcel. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and the completed certificate will be mailed to you. Otherwise, include an email address with your request. Please submit the Town of Dunn special assessment form to mliebig@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall at 4156 County Road B, McFarland, WI 53558. Wrecking Permit Application : Wrecking permits are $45.00 each. Please submit the application and application requirements to egreenfield@townofdunnwi.gov or mail to the Town Hall. 2026 Fee Schedule

SENIOR CENTERS The Town of Dunn provides a contribution towards the local senior centers to provide a variety of programs, services, and opportunities to serve many interests to our senior residents and their families. Please view the senior center websites for more information: McFarland Senior Outreach 5915 Milwaukee St. McFarland, WI 53558 (608) 838-2395 Website Oregon Area Senior Center 219 Park St. Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-5801 Website Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W. Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-8585 Website