Who do I contact for regulations governing land divisions (subdivisions and certified survey maps)?
A. Walworth County has plat review authority for land divisions in Walworth County. The County also administers the Walworth County Subdivision Control Ordinances. Please contact our office for an explanation of these regulations and the Countys subdivision review authority prior to commencing any land division. Q. I want to build a pond. Do I need a County Permit? A. Yes, a County Zoning Permit and a County-approved Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Plan and Permit is required for any pond construction project in Walworth County. Pond Construction must meet County Conservation Standards and County Zoning Standards. County Pond Standards specifically restrict the construction of location and dimension of ponds in wetlands. If a pond is permitted in a wetland, it can not impair the functional values of the existing wetland. Only shallow wildlife ponds can be constructed in wetlands. Other standards apply for any pond construction in wetlands. A permit or plan approval must also be ob
