Town Background
New Haven is located in the southeastern corner of Adams County Wisconsin. Prime farmland makes up 45% of the Town, 38% is woodland and 10% is wetlands, lakes, ponds or streams. Lake Mason, an 882 acre impounded lake, is shared with the Town of Douglas in Marquette County to the east.
The population was 655 at the time of the 2010 census. New Haven has 30 sections rather than the normal 36 because 6 were annexed to Dell Prairie to equalize the population years ago.
New Haven's elected Town Board includes a Chairman and 2 Supervisors, as well as Town Clerk and Treasurer. The Plan Commission is appointed by the Town Board and has 5 members. New Haven is under Adams County Zoning, but land use decisions may also be influenced by the New Haven Comprehensive Plan and the New Haven Land Division Ordinance.
The population was 655 at the time of the 2010 census. New Haven has 30 sections rather than the normal 36 because 6 were annexed to Dell Prairie to equalize the population years ago.
New Haven's elected Town Board includes a Chairman and 2 Supervisors, as well as Town Clerk and Treasurer. The Plan Commission is appointed by the Town Board and has 5 members. New Haven is under Adams County Zoning, but land use decisions may also be influenced by the New Haven Comprehensive Plan and the New Haven Land Division Ordinance.
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FAQ's
For most questions not answered here, call or email Town Board Chair or Town Clerk. Or to contact website administrator, email [email protected] or use the contact form at bottom of home page.
Where is Town Hall? - New Haven Town Hall is at 330 Golden Ct, Wisc Dells, WI. From the intersection of State Road 23 and County G in New Haven, go north 1.3 miles on G, turn right on Golden Ct, go .5 miles, Town Hall on left.
When are Town meetings held? - Town Board meetings are 3rd Thursday each month at 7 pm. Plan Commission meetings are 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm when required.
Where is the Transfer Site, what are the hours, what are the rules? - Transfer Site is located 2.2 miles north of State Road 23 on County G. Open June 1 - Labor Day: Wednesdays 5-7 pm, Saturdays 9 am-2 pm. Open Labor Day - May 31: Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Residential garbage only, no commercial or industrial debris. Adams County recycling regulations in effect. These items cannot go in landfill, which is where main dumpster content goes.
How do I get started on a land use question or request for my property? Including rezone, conditional use permit, building permit, land division, etc? - Always start by contacting Adams County Planning and Zoning Dept at 608-339-4222 or [email protected] for guidance on best way to proceed and steps to take. After that is established, contact either the New Haven Plan Commission Chair or the Town Clerk and request to be added to both the Plan Commission and Town Board meeting agendas. Town will require a copy of all County paperwork related to your request.
How long will my land use request take and how much will it cost? - Most requests will take about two months and require four review meetings, Town Plan Commission, Town Board, County Zoning Committee/Public Hearing and County Board. The first three meetings are advisory and the last meeting gives you the decision. Most requests have no fee at the Town level, Adams County fees vary by type of request: public hearings - land division - building permits
How do I check the zoning of my property online? - Click on the following link from Adams County Planning & Zoning and follow the directions to view the zoning maps. Directions For Looking Up Zoning Check for each zoning type, one at a time (Comprehensive, Shoreland, Flood Plain).
How do I check the Adams County zoning ordinances for my property online? - Go to Adams County Planning and Zoning Legislation
Check each zoning type that applies to your property.
How do I get a driveway permit for my property? - If your driveway is on a Town road contact the Town Board Chair for an inspection and permit. Follow the requirements in New Haven Driveway Ordinance. If your driveway is on a County road go to Adams County Driveway Permits and follow the directions to check their ordinance, print an application, pay the fee and mail it in.
Where are the ATV routes in New Haven? - Scroll down to see latest ATV routes map.
Where is Town Hall? - New Haven Town Hall is at 330 Golden Ct, Wisc Dells, WI. From the intersection of State Road 23 and County G in New Haven, go north 1.3 miles on G, turn right on Golden Ct, go .5 miles, Town Hall on left.
When are Town meetings held? - Town Board meetings are 3rd Thursday each month at 7 pm. Plan Commission meetings are 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm when required.
Where is the Transfer Site, what are the hours, what are the rules? - Transfer Site is located 2.2 miles north of State Road 23 on County G. Open June 1 - Labor Day: Wednesdays 5-7 pm, Saturdays 9 am-2 pm. Open Labor Day - May 31: Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Residential garbage only, no commercial or industrial debris. Adams County recycling regulations in effect. These items cannot go in landfill, which is where main dumpster content goes.
How do I get started on a land use question or request for my property? Including rezone, conditional use permit, building permit, land division, etc? - Always start by contacting Adams County Planning and Zoning Dept at 608-339-4222 or [email protected] for guidance on best way to proceed and steps to take. After that is established, contact either the New Haven Plan Commission Chair or the Town Clerk and request to be added to both the Plan Commission and Town Board meeting agendas. Town will require a copy of all County paperwork related to your request.
How long will my land use request take and how much will it cost? - Most requests will take about two months and require four review meetings, Town Plan Commission, Town Board, County Zoning Committee/Public Hearing and County Board. The first three meetings are advisory and the last meeting gives you the decision. Most requests have no fee at the Town level, Adams County fees vary by type of request: public hearings - land division - building permits
How do I check the zoning of my property online? - Click on the following link from Adams County Planning & Zoning and follow the directions to view the zoning maps. Directions For Looking Up Zoning Check for each zoning type, one at a time (Comprehensive, Shoreland, Flood Plain).
How do I check the Adams County zoning ordinances for my property online? - Go to Adams County Planning and Zoning Legislation
Check each zoning type that applies to your property.
How do I get a driveway permit for my property? - If your driveway is on a Town road contact the Town Board Chair for an inspection and permit. Follow the requirements in New Haven Driveway Ordinance. If your driveway is on a County road go to Adams County Driveway Permits and follow the directions to check their ordinance, print an application, pay the fee and mail it in.
Where are the ATV routes in New Haven? - Scroll down to see latest ATV routes map.
ATV Routes as of 8/23/20
