Town of Auburn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Auburn? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Auburn 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 Town of Auburn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 2.5 ft within 30 ft of the street line on corner lots
- Not allowed
- No unsightly or dangerous materials (Town Fence Ordinance, Ch. 14).
- How to apply
- Call 414-333-9696
Still being confirmed with Auburn: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and what are the height limits in the Town Fence Ordinance (Chapter 14)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Auburn
- Call the Town permit issuer, Brian Kober (414-333-9696, [email protected]), to confirm whether a permit is needed and the height limits.
- If one is needed: submit a scaled site layout with your name, address and the fence location (Zoning §20.07(2)). Starting work first can double the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Set by the Town Board; double if work starts first
- Permit good for
- Expires if work doesn't start within 6 months
Who to contact
Brian Kober
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 414-333-9696
- [email protected]
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 Auburn, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Auburn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Auburn?
Call the Town permit issuer, Brian Kober (414-333-9696, [email protected]), to confirm whether a permit is needed and the height limits. If one is needed: submit a scaled site layout with your name, address and the fence location (Zoning §20.07(2)). Starting work first can double the fee. 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 Auburn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Auburn?
Brian Kober, Permit issuer. Phone 414-333-9696, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Auburn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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