Town of New Denmark fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of New Denmark? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of New Denmark before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft, or 5 ft where the rear lot line abuts a neighbor's side lot line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- How to apply
- Call 920-615-8708
Still being confirmed with New Denmark: Does the Town of New Denmark require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of New Denmark
- Ask the Zoning Administrator (Bill Hafs, [email protected], 920-615-8708) or Building Inspector (Scott Beining, 920-680-3376) whether a fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Bill Hafs
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-615-8708
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 5531 W. Town Hall Road (mail: 5993 W. Cherney Road, Denmark, WI 54208)
Contact from townofnewdenmarkwi.gov — town board
Other rules to know
- The Town's permit-requirements sheet lists accessory structures (garages, storage buildings, decks) but does not mention fences.
- The no-fee Informational Building Form goes to the Building Inspector at least 5 days before the Town Board meeting.
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 New Denmark, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of New Denmark before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of New Denmark?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft, or 5 ft where the rear lot line abuts a neighbor's side lot line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard; 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of New Denmark?
Ask the Zoning Administrator (Bill Hafs, [email protected], 920-615-8708) or Building Inspector (Scott Beining, 920-680-3376) whether a fence needs a permit. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of New Denmark (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of New Denmark?
Bill Hafs, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-615-8708, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of New Denmark's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of New Denmark Zoning Ordinance Art. IV, Section G Fences, walls and Hedges
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