Permits & Ordinances
Lake and shoreline projects often need both a town and a state permit. Call the clerk before you start.
| Permit | When you need it | Where to get it | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permit | New homes, additions, garages, boathouses and decks | Larkin Inspection Services, (715) 555-0168 | Based on project size |
| Shoreland zoning permit | Building or clearing within 300 feet of the lake | Larkin County Zoning | Set by the county |
| Pier, wharf or shoreline work | New piers beyond the usual size, riprap, or dredging | Wisconsin DNR | Set by the DNR |
| Burning permit | Burning brush or debris outdoors | Wisconsin DNR, online or by phone | Free |
| Boat landing season pass | Launching at the North Shore landing all season | Clerk | $40; $10 a day without a pass |
Boat landing rules
Clean, drain and dry your boat before and after launching, to keep invasive species out of the lake. Slow-no-wake applies within 200 feet of shore.
Forms
- Short-term rental license application
- Boat landing season pass application
- Building permit application
- Seasonal address and email notice sign-up
Ordinances
- Ordinance 2018-2: Slow-no-wake and boat landing rules
- Ordinance 2021-1: Short-term rentals
- Ordinance 2023-4: Fireworks and open burning