City of Markesan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Markesan? Yes. The City of Markesan requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Varies by project (set by the inspector)
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed (rear and side yards only)
- Distance from lot line
- At least 18 in. from the property line. Side-yard fences can't extend into the house's required setback and must keep vision clearance. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Markesan: Is there a maximum height for residential side and rear yard fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Markesan
- Fill out the City's fillable Building Permit Application and print it.
- Show where the fence goes: rear and side yards only, at least 18 in. from the property line.
- Drop it off with the Clerk-Treasurer at City Hall (Mon to Thu 8 to 4, Fri 8 to noon, or the drop box any time).
- The building inspector sets the fee based on the project.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the inspector, based on the project
- Inspections
- By appointment with the inspector
Who to contact
Tim Tripp, General Engineering
Building inspector
- Phone
- 608-745-4070
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment
- Address
- Clerk-Treasurer, City Hall, Markesan (drop box available any time)
Contact from markesanwi.gov — building inspection
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (fillable on the City website)
- Sketch of the fence location
Other rules to know
- Residential fences are allowed only in rear and side yards in residential districts.
- Security fences (open style, like woven wire) can be on lot lines in any district, up to 10 ft.
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 Markesan, WI?
Yes. The City of Markesan requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Markesan?
Front (street) yard: Not allowed (rear and side yards only).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Markesan?
At least 18 in. from the property line. Side-yard fences can't extend into the house's required setback and must keep vision clearance.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Markesan?
Varies by project (set by the inspector).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Markesan?
Fill out the City's fillable Building Permit Application and print it. Show where the fence goes: rear and side yards only, at least 18 in. from the property line. Drop it off with the Clerk-Treasurer at City Hall (Mon to Thu 8 to 4, Fri 8 to noon, or the drop box any time). The building inspector sets the fee based on the project. 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 Markesan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Markesan?
Tim Tripp, General Engineering, Building inspector. Phone 608-745-4070, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Markesan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Markesan Code §400-19(D)–(E) Fences
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