Town of Scott fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Scott? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Scott 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
- 7 ft along a lot line source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a roadway or street line source
- Good side faces
- Decorative side facing the public right-of-way or adjoining property. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-406-9380
Still being confirmed with Scott: Does the Town of Scott require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Scott
- Call the Building/Zoning Inspector (Dave Cerny, 920-406-9380) to confirm whether a fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Dave Cerny
Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-406-9380
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 2621 Jody Drive, New Franken, WI 54229
Contact from browncountywi.gov — 2026 27 BROWN COUNTY DIRECTORY 11 05 26
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from average ground level, not counting berming.
- The Town's permit list (demolitions, new homes, additions, garages, accessory buildings, remodeling, erosion control, signs, electrical) does not mention fences; the Town says to verify with the building inspector if in doubt.
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 Scott, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Scott before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Scott?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft along a lot line. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a roadway or street line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Scott?
Decorative side facing the public right-of-way or adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Scott?
Call the Building/Zoning Inspector (Dave Cerny, 920-406-9380) to confirm 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 Scott (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Scott?
Dave Cerny, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-406-9380, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Scott's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Scott Zoning Ordinance § 375-15 Fences, walls and hedges
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