City of Lancaster fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lancaster? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lancaster before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 608-723-4246 ext. 5 (cell 608-697-2905) source
Still being confirmed with Lancaster: Does a residential fence in the City of Lancaster need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lancaster
- Call the City building inspector (608-723-4246 ext. 5) or City Hall to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Josh Copsey
Building Inspector (General Engineering Co.)
- Phone
- 608-723-4246 ext. 5 (cell 608-697-2905)
- [email protected]
- Hours
- City Hall office hours Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 a.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 206 S Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813
Contact from lancasterwisconsin.com — building
Other rules to know
- The City zoning code (Ch. 455) defines 'Minor structure' to include 'walls and fences under four feet high', and says 'Minor structures and fences are not considered structures for enforcement purposes' and that 'fences and tents shall not be considered as buildings or structures' (s. 455-87). No residential fence height or setback section was found in the online code.
- Building inspection and zoning are handled by General Engineering Co. The inspector keeps office hours at City Hall on Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
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 Lancaster, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lancaster before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lancaster?
Call the City building inspector (608-723-4246 ext. 5) or City Hall to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules apply. 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 Lancaster (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lancaster?
Josh Copsey, Building Inspector (General Engineering Co.). Phone 608-723-4246 ext. 5 (cell 608-697-2905), email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lancaster's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 455, s. 455-87 Definitions (Minor structure, Structure, Building)
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