There are four primary types of zoning jurisdictions in Winnebago County. The map below details the locations of each type of zoning jurisdiction.
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County Zoning Jurisdiction - The Winnebago County Zoning Department issues all county zoning permits, sanitary permits and erosion control permits in the towns of
Algoma, Neenah, Nekimi and Omro*.
* The Town of Omro issues their own erosion control permits. -
Shoreland - Winnebago County also has jurisdiction in all rural and unincorporated Shoreland** areas for zoning permits, sanitary permits and erosion control permits.
** To learn more about Shoreland areas go to: Shoreland, Wetland Floodplain FAQ at:
https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/zoning/frequently-asked-questions/shoreland-wetland-and-floodplain-faq -
Town Zoning Jurisdiction – The towns of Black Wolf, Clayton, Nepeuskun, Oshkosh, Poygan, Rushford, Utica, Vinland, Winchester, Winneconne, and Wolf River maintain their
own zoning jurisdiction for issuing zoning permits only. -
City and Village Zoning Jurisdiction – All incorporated areas, which include the cities of Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Omro, and Oshkosh and the villages of Fox Crossing and Winneconne, maintain their own zoning jurisdiction and issue all required permits.
