City of Fennimore fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Fennimore? Yes. The City of Fennimore requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Fennimore (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Listed as 'Fence Permit' in the City Schedule of Fees (amount not legible online) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Fennimore: What are Fennimore's residential fence height limits and the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Fennimore
Steps based on fennimore.com — permits
- Fill out the City's Building Permit Application (used for fences), or apply online through the GEC Building Permit Application portal.
- Ask Building Inspector Josh Copsey (608-697-2905) about fence height and setback limits and the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Josh Copsey
Building/Zoning Inspector (General Engineering Co.)
- Phone
- 608-697-2905
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI 53809
Contact from fennimore.com — permits
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (the City form for sheds, decks, porches, fences and signs)
Other rules to know
- The City contracts with General Engineering Co. for building inspection and zoning. Zoning permits: Kory Anderson, 608-742-2169, [email protected].
- Fence height and setback rules are in the Chapter 19 Zoning Ordinance, which could not be opened online.
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 City of Fennimore, WI?
Yes. The City of Fennimore requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Fennimore?
Listed as 'Fence Permit' in the City Schedule of Fees (amount not legible online).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Fennimore?
Fill out the City's Building Permit Application (used for fences), or apply online through the GEC Building Permit Application portal. Ask Building Inspector Josh Copsey (608-697-2905) about fence height and setback limits and 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 City of Fennimore (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Fennimore?
Josh Copsey, Building/Zoning Inspector (General Engineering Co.). Phone 608-697-2905, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Fennimore's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Chapter 19 Zoning Ordinance
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