Town of Empire fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Empire? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Empire before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (privacy/sound fences along rear lot lines)
- Front (street) yard
- Solid fences over 3 ft not allowed in the front setback
- Corner lots
- Nothing between 2.5 and 10 ft in the corner vision area
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences except in A-1 and A-2 districts.
- How to apply
- Call 920-238-0336
Still being confirmed with Empire: Does a residential fence under $2,000 need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Empire
- Call the Town permit issuer, Peter Becker (920-238-0336, [email protected]), to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required for projects of $2,000 or more).
- If it does: submit the application with a scaled site layout showing setbacks from the right-of-way and pay the fee.
- Display the permit at the site until the work is done.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule, with the application
- Permit good for
- 6 months (one 6-month extension possible)
Who to contact
Peter Becker
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 920-238-0336
- [email protected]
Other rules to know
- Building permits are required for structures costing $2,000 or more; the permit must be displayed at the site.
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 Empire, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Empire before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Empire?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (privacy/sound fences along rear lot lines). Front (street) yard: Solid fences over 3 ft not allowed in the front setback. Corner lots: Nothing between 2.5 and 10 ft in the corner vision area.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Empire?
Call the Town permit issuer, Peter Becker (920-238-0336, [email protected]), to confirm whether your fence needs a permit (required for projects of $2,000 or more). If it does: submit the application with a scaled site layout showing setbacks from the right-of-way and pay the fee. Display the permit at the site until the work is done. 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 Empire (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Empire?
Peter Becker, Permit issuer. Phone 920-238-0336, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Empire's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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