Town of Alto fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Alto? Yes. The Town of Alto 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 Alto (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Side and rear yards
- 5 ft open, 6 ft solid
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft open / solid fences side and rear only
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from the property line (except agricultural districts).
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residence districts.
- How to apply
- Call 920-948-4212
Still being confirmed with Alto: Which permit issuer handles residential fences (Joe VandeZande or Grand Valley Inspection Services, 920-229-6360), and what is the fee? Is [email protected] still a valid email?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Alto
- Apply for a building permit from the Town permit issuer, Joe VandeZande (920-948-4212), before building any fence over 2.5 ft.
- Bring plans drawn to scale showing your lot and the fence location (Zoning Ordinance §14.3).
- Pay the fee set by the Town Board.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Set by the Town Board
- Permit good for
- 12 months; work must start within that time
Who to contact
Joe VandeZande
Permit issuer (all building permits not handled by Grand Valley Inspection Services)
- Phone
- 920-948-4212
Other rules to know
- No permit for fences 2.5 ft or lower, temporary seasonal fences, or livestock fences in agricultural districts.
- Solid fences next to nonresidential property may be 10 ft but not within 15 ft of the front lot line.
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 Alto, WI?
Yes. The Town of Alto requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit for fences 2.5 ft or lower, temporary seasonal fences, or livestock fences in agricultural districts.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Alto?
Side and rear yards: 5 ft open, 6 ft solid. Front (street) yard: 5 ft open / solid fences side and rear only. Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Alto?
2 ft from the property line (except agricultural districts).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Alto?
Apply for a building permit from the Town permit issuer, Joe VandeZande (920-948-4212), before building any fence over 2.5 ft. Bring plans drawn to scale showing your lot and the fence location (Zoning Ordinance §14.3). Pay the fee set by the Town Board. 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 Alto (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Alto?
Joe VandeZande, Permit issuer (all building permits not handled by Grand Valley Inspection Services). Phone 920-948-4212.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Alto's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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