Town of Waupun fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Waupun? Yes. The Town of Waupun 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 (80 ft along the road centerlines)
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from the property line.
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts.
- How to apply
- Call 920-324-9380
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Waupun
- Contact the Town permit issuer, Judy Stiteley (920-324-9380, [email protected]), for a building permit.
- Bring scaled plans showing your lot and the fence location.
- Pay the fee to the Town Treasurer before you start any work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Set by the Town Board, paid to the Town Treasurer before work starts
Who to contact
Judy Stiteley
Permit issuer
- Phone
- 920-324-9380
- [email protected]
Other rules to know
- All fences in residential districts need a building permit except temporary seasonal 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 Waupun, WI?
Yes. The Town of Waupun requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Waupun?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft. Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the vision-corner triangle (80 ft along the road centerlines).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Waupun?
2 ft from the property line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Waupun?
Contact the Town permit issuer, Judy Stiteley (920-324-9380, [email protected]), for a building permit. Bring scaled plans showing your lot and the fence location. Pay the fee to the Town Treasurer before you start any work. 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 Waupun (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Waupun?
Judy Stiteley, Permit issuer. Phone 920-324-9380, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Waupun's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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