Chapter ATCP 51

APPENDIX A

APPLICATION FORM AND WORKSHEETS

Application for Local Approval
New or Expanded Livestock Facility

- See PDF for diagram

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
[phone]
[e-mail]

Introduction

Use this application form to obtain local approval for a new or expanded livestock facility (cattle, swine, poultry, sheep or goats) that will exceed 500 “animal units” (or a lower threshold established by local zoning ordinance prior to July 19, 2003).

Some local governments require local approval, but others do not. Check with your local government (county and town or municipality) to see if local approval is required in your area.

In some cases, you may need local approval from more than one local government (for example, the county and the town, or 2 towns if your livestock facility straddles the town line). But the application and approval process should be the same.

The construction of a new or altered livestock structure does not, by itself, constitute an “expansion” (unless there will also be an increase in animal units). If you already have a permit or local approval, you may not need another approval unless your planned expansion exceeds the number of animals previously authorized by your local government.