Town of Rockland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Rockland? Yes. The Town of Rockland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per Town Miscellaneous Fee Schedule / Building Permit & Developer Deposit Schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft along a residential 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 35 ft of a street intersection source
- Good side faces
- The finished side must face the neighboring property. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Rockland
Steps based on rocklandbrownwi.gov — buildingpermit
- Call the Building Inspector (920-655-8602) to set up an appointment.
- Be ready to explain who will do the work, the scope, location and how it will be done; bring any sketches or plans.
- Meet with the inspector to review the application and pay the fees to the Town of Rockland.
- Keep the approved plans and job card on site and request inspections with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Paid to the Town of Rockland at the application review meeting
- Review time
- At the application review meeting with the Building Inspector
- Inspections
- Request with at least 24 hours' notice
Who to contact
Bob Gerbers
Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-655-8602
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Rockland, 1712 Bob-Bea-Jan Road, De Pere, WI 54115
Contact from browncountywi.gov — 2026 27 BROWN COUNTY DIRECTORY 11 05 26
What to submit
- Sketches, drawings or plans as needed for the project's size and scope
Other rules to know
- Within 1,000 ft of a lake or 300 ft of a river or stream, first get a Shoreland Permit from the Brown County Planning Office (920-448-6480).
- Keep the approved plans and job card on site.
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 Rockland, WI?
Yes. The Town of Rockland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Rockland?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft along a residential 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 35 ft of a street intersection.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Rockland?
The finished side must face the neighboring property.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Rockland?
Per Town Miscellaneous Fee Schedule / Building Permit & Developer Deposit Schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Rockland?
Call the Building Inspector (920-655-8602) to set up an appointment. Be ready to explain who will do the work, the scope, location and how it will be done; bring any sketches or plans. Meet with the inspector to review the application and pay the fees to the Town of Rockland. Keep the approved plans and job card on site and request inspections with at least 24 hours' notice. 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 Rockland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Rockland?
Bob Gerbers, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-655-8602, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Rockland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Rockland Zoning Ordinance RCO 18-01.09(G) Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
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