Village of Black Earth fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Black Earth? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Black Earth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Black Earth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 608-444-0372 source
Still being confirmed with Black Earth: Does the Village of Black Earth require a permit for a residential fence, and who issues it?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Black Earth
- Call Building Inspector Tracy Johnson (608-444-0372) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Tracy Johnson
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-444-0372
Contact from blackearthwisconsin.com
Other rules to know
- The Black Earth Zoning Ordinance defines walls and fences under 4 ft as 'minor structures' (§ 310-80); fence rules themselves were not found online.
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 Village of Black Earth, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Black Earth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Black Earth?
Call Building Inspector Tracy Johnson (608-444-0372) to ask whether your 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 Village of Black Earth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Black Earth?
Tracy Johnson, Building Inspector. Phone 608-444-0372.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Black Earth's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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