Town of Burke fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Burke? Yes. The Town of Burke requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Burke (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- See the GEC building inspection fee schedule (amount not stated)
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Burke: What are the Town of Burke fence height and setback limits (Section 10-1-12)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Burke
Steps based on townofburke.com
- Read the Town Fence Ordinance (Section 10-1-12) on the Town's Popular Forms page.
- Apply for a permit through the online GEC Building Permit Application.
- Ask whether a Dane County zoning permit is also needed.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jim Trebian
Building Inspector, General Engineering Company
- Phone
- 608-697-7779
- Hours
- At Town Hall Tuesdays 1:00-2:00
- Address
- Town Hall, 5365 Reiner Road, Madison, WI 53718
Contact from townofburke.com
What to submit
- Building permit application (online GEC portal)
Other rules to know
- The Town has its own Fence Ordinance (Section 10-1-12 General Fences) posted on its website; the file could not be read online.
- Burke is under Dane County zoning; the Town's forms page also links the Dane County Zoning Permit.
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 Burke, WI?
Yes. The Town of Burke requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Burke?
See the GEC building inspection fee schedule (amount not stated).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Burke?
Read the Town Fence Ordinance (Section 10-1-12) on the Town's Popular Forms page. Apply for a permit through the online GEC Building Permit Application. Ask whether a Dane County zoning permit is also needed. 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 Burke (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Burke?
Jim Trebian, Building Inspector, General Engineering Company. Phone 608-697-7779.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Burke's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Burke Section 10-1-12 General Fences
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