ANNUAL STATE OF THE LAKE: The Town of Delavan Lake Committee will hold a special Meeting on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Waters Edge/Community Park, Town of Delavan.  To join this meeting by ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/5896178576?pwd=cytqeWdlOW1aaEx5d3NNWFZlKzFBZz09&omn=91700294207  Meeting ID:  589 617 8576  Passcode:  TOD Annual STATE OF THE LAKE Dr. Dale Robertson, Research Hydrologist, USGS Dale will be presenting the “State of the Water Quality in Delavan Lake in 2024; where are we with respect to State and Local Goals?”  Discussions will include an overview of the water quality in 2024 with respect to previous years; effectiveness of the Ponds upstream of the lake at retaining phosphorus and sediment; status of reaching the water goals set by the Wisconsin DNR and the local community. In addition, he will provide the ongoing status of the monitoring, sampling, and modeling programs that are underway to support the goal of a healthy and economically sustainable Delavan Lake  This is your opportunity to participate in these discussions and to be an important part of the planning that will continue to move Delavan Lake successfully toward a strong and positive water quality status.

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Bldg Permit FAQ

Who do I Contact if I need a Permit?

Contact Joe Mesler at 262-728-3471 X206 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm or Call Joe on his cell phone 262-215-3711.

Please note that the Town of Delavan has a 10% Admin Fee, effective February 1, 2013. All Building permits are valid for 24 months (ie: two years).

Click Here for Building Permit Building Permit Application

Open Records Requests

If you would like to request any records, you must submit a formal Record Request. Please download and complete the "Open Record Request Form and return to the Town at [email protected] or at Town Hall.

There is a $.25 per page charge. Please see our FEES ordinance for more details.

 Delavan Planning & Zoning Permit Forms

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Amended Conditional Use Permit

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Conditional Use Application Packet

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Plan Commission Application

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Rezone Packet

For more information on Planning and zoning, please CLICK HERE.

What Projects Will I Need a Permit For?

  • Driveways -
  • All new buildings and additions to existing buildings.
  • Anytime there is a structural change to an existing building.
  • Replacement of roofing or siding, or changing window size.
  • Additions or repairs to porches, decks,  garages, pools/hot tubs, or storage sheds to a property.
  • Modifications to plumbing, heating, air conditioning, or electrical systems, including the replacement of furnaces, water heaters or air conditioners.
  • Alteration to room sizes or creation of new rooms.
  • For all new businesses.
  • For established businesses that change focus and/or location within the Town, a Plan of Business Operations form must be submitted to the Zoning Department for approval.

Click Here for More Details about Permits in Walworth County

What about a Fence?

A permit is not needed to build a fence but their are regulations for fences in the Town of Delavan (ie: Walworth County).  Fencing Regulations