Town of Sun Prairie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sun Prairie? Yes. The Town of Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie (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 General Engineering Building Inspection Fee Schedule (amount not stated) source
- How to apply
- Call 608-837-6688 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sun Prairie
Steps based on townofsunprairie.wi.gov — building permits
- Draw a site plan showing your house, well and septic and where the fence goes.
- Complete the online Building Permit application (Forms & Applications on the Town website) with the fence details.
- Questions: call the Town at 608-837-6688.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jim Trebian
Building Inspector, General Engineering Company
- Phone
- 608-837-6688
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mondays 10:00-11:00 a.m. or by appointment
Contact from townofsunprairie.wi.gov — building permits
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Site plan showing the house, well and septic
- Details about the fence
Other rules to know
- The Town of Sun Prairie has not adopted the current Dane County zoning ordinance and has its own town zoning (zoning/land use permits are issued by General Engineering Company).
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 Sun Prairie, WI?
Yes. The Town of Sun Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Sun Prairie?
See the General Engineering Building Inspection Fee Schedule (amount not stated).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sun Prairie?
Draw a site plan showing your house, well and septic and where the fence goes. Complete the online Building Permit application (Forms & Applications on the Town website) with the fence details. Questions: call the Town at 608-837-6688. 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 Sun Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Sun Prairie?
Jim Trebian, Building Inspector, General Engineering Company. Phone 608-837-6688, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sun Prairie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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