Town of Rosendale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Rosendale? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Rosendale 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
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft
- Distance from lot line
- May be on the property line (Rural Residential), but not in the right-of-way.
- How to apply
- Call 920-858-9516
Still being confirmed with Rosendale: Does a residential fence need a permit? Does the current (Aug 2025 posted) zoning ordinance still allow 6 ft fences on the property line in Rural Residential, with opaque fences counted as structures?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Rosendale
- Contact the permit issuer, Matthew Zimmerman (920-858-9516, [email protected]), to confirm whether you need a permit.
- If one is needed: include a plot plan showing property lines, dimensions, existing structures and easements. The decision comes within 30 days.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Set by the Town Board
- Review time
- Within 30 days
- Permit good for
- 1 year unless work has started
Who to contact
Matthew Zimmerman
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 920-858-9516
- [email protected]
Other rules to know
- Opaque fences count as structures under the zoning ordinance.
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 Rosendale, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Rosendale before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Rosendale?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Rosendale?
May be on the property line (Rural Residential), but not in the right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Rosendale?
Contact the permit issuer, Matthew Zimmerman (920-858-9516, [email protected]), to confirm whether you need a permit. If one is needed: include a plot plan showing property lines, dimensions, existing structures and easements. The decision comes within 30 days. 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 Rosendale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Rosendale?
Matthew Zimmerman, Permit issuer. Phone 920-858-9516, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Rosendale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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