Town of Rome fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Rome? Yes. The Town of Rome requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100 via electronic submission with payment; $125 in person (Fences & Pools) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft open or solid (8 ft in R-4 and R-5 districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- Ornamental fences max 4 ft; non-ornamental fences may not extend toward the front nearer than the street side of the house or the required minimum front yard, whichever is greater source
- Corner lots
- No fence, wall or hedge within a clear vision triangle area source
- Distance from lot line
- May be located at the property line, but not beyond the lot lines; not in the road right-of-way; not in the waterfront setback. Do not move lot corner pins or survey markers. source
- Good side faces
- "Fences shall be constructed in such a manner that the 'finished' side shall face the neighboring property." Posts on the applicant's side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric current or charge in any residential district; sharp or pointed pickets; fences that are a nuisance. Security fences in nonresidential districts may have up to four strands of barbed wire at least 8 ft above grade. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Rome
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 27
- Fill out the Town of Rome Fence Permit Application (linked on the Town's Zoning & Building page).
- Attach plans showing the design and materials, plus a site plan showing the fence location relative to lot lines and buildings.
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457. It costs $100 if you submit electronically with payment, or $125 in person at the Rome Municipal Building.
- Wait for the Zoning Administrator to approve and issue the permit.
- Finish the fence within 180 days. You can ask in writing for up to 180 more days.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100 electronic submission with payment / $125 in person; zoning/building fees can be paid online (Town payment portal)
- Review time
- Zoning Administrator reviews, approves and issues; permit may contain conditions
- Permit good for
- 180 days (extendable up to 180 more days on written request)
Who to contact
Emily Arndt
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 715-325-8019
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; other days by appointment
- Address
- Town of Rome, 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457
Contact from romewi.gov — zoning building
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application (Town form)
- Plans and specifications: design, type of construction and materials
- Site plan or plat map showing the fence location in reference to lot lines and structures
Other rules to know
- No permit needed for: freestanding ornamental fences under 20 ft total length not connected to a structure; garden fences meeting open-fence standards at least 3 ft from any property line; agricultural fences in A-1 and A-2 districts (§ 360-136).
- Replacing a destroyed fence requires a new permit (§ 360-135(E)).
- Security fences max 10 ft; agricultural fences max 10 ft.
- The Town's Zoning Hub permit center lists "Fence Permit: Required to install most kinds of fences." Zoning/building fees can be paid online through the Town's payment portal (linked from Forms & Permits).
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Rome, WI?
Yes. The Town of Rome requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit needed for: freestanding ornamental fences under 20 ft total length not connected to a structure; garden fences meeting open-fence standards at least 3 ft from any property line; agricultural fences in A-1 and A-2 districts (§ 360-136).
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Rome?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft open or solid (8 ft in R-4 and R-5 districts). Front (street) yard: Ornamental fences max 4 ft; non-ornamental fences may not extend toward the front nearer than the street side of the house or the required minimum front yard, whichever is greater. Corner lots: No fence, wall or hedge within a clear vision triangle area.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Rome?
May be located at the property line, but not beyond the lot lines; not in the road right-of-way; not in the waterfront setback. Do not move lot corner pins or survey markers.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Rome?
"Fences shall be constructed in such a manner that the 'finished' side shall face the neighboring property." Posts on the applicant's side.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Rome?
$100 via electronic submission with payment; $125 in person (Fences & Pools).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Rome?
Fill out the Town of Rome Fence Permit Application (linked on the Town's Zoning & Building page). Attach plans showing the design and materials, plus a site plan showing the fence location relative to lot lines and buildings. Email it to [email protected] or mail it to 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457. It costs $100 if you submit electronically with payment, or $125 in person at the Rome Municipal Building. Wait for the Zoning Administrator to approve and issue the permit. Finish the fence within 180 days. You can ask in writing for up to 180 more days. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Rome (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Rome?
Emily Arndt, Zoning Administrator. Phone 715-325-8019, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Rome's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Rome Code Ch. 360 Zoning, Art. XXVII Fences, Walls and Hedges §§ 360-134 to 360-143
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