Town of Marshfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Marshfield? Yes. The Town of Marshfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from the property line.
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts (except next to farmland).
- How to apply
- Call 920-375-0723
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Marshfield
- Apply for a building permit from the permit issuer, Doug Hoerth of Final Look Inspection Services (920-375-0723), before any site work.
- Zoning questions: Zoning Administrator Marc Pasineau (920-375-6286).
- 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; due before any work
Who to contact
Doug Hoerth, Final Look Inspection Services
Building & zoning inspector
- Phone
- 920-375-0723
Other rules to know
- All residential fences need a building permit except temporary seasonal (snow) fences.
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 Marshfield, WI?
Yes. The Town of Marshfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Marshfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft. 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 Marshfield?
2 ft from the property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Marshfield?
Apply for a building permit from the permit issuer, Doug Hoerth of Final Look Inspection Services (920-375-0723), before any site work. Zoning questions: Zoning Administrator Marc Pasineau (920-375-6286). 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 Marshfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Marshfield?
Doug Hoerth, Final Look Inspection Services, Building & zoning inspector. Phone 920-375-0723.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Marshfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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