Town of Mackford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Mackford? Yes. The Town of Mackford requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 if the fence costs under $1,000; $150 for $1,000 to $99,999 (materials plus labor) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, open style (more than 50% open) along the street right-of-way and side lot lines within the street-yard setback source
- Distance from lot line
- May be built along lot lines (8 ft max). Along the street and in the street-yard setback only open fences up to 4 ft. Privacy fences are not allowed between a highway setback line and the road. source
- Not allowed
- No fences within the 75 ft shoreland setback. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Mackford
Steps based on greenlakecountywi.gov — Land Use Permit Application
- Fill out the Green Lake County Land Use Permit Application.
- Draw a site plan to scale on a separate sheet (at least 8.5x11): the fence, existing buildings, lot dimensions, roads, water, a north arrow, and distances to lot lines, the road right-of-way, water and septic. Sign and date it.
- Bring it to Land Use Planning & Zoning, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, with the fee (cash or check payable to "Green Lake County"): $50 for a fence costing under $1,000, $150 for $1,000 to $99,999.
- Wait for the permit before building; starting first doubles the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- County zoning staff may visit to check the fence. The permit is good for one year.
- Paying
- Cash or check payable to "Green Lake County," with the application; non-refundable
- Inspections
- County zoning staff may inspect the site
- Permit good for
- 1 year (renewable)
Who to contact
Land Use Planning & Zoning (Ryan Schinke, Land Use Coordinator)
Green Lake County
- Phone
- 920-294-4156
- Address
- Land Use Planning & Zoning, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, WI 54941
Contact from greenlakecountywi.gov — land use planning zoning
What to submit
- Green Lake County Land Use Permit Application
- Site plan on a separate sheet (at least 8.5x11), drawn to scale, signed and dated: fence location and length, existing buildings, lot dimensions, roads, lakes and streams, north arrow, and distances to lot lines, road right-of-way, water and septic
Other rules to know
- The Town of Mackford follows the Green lake County zoning ordinance, so fence permits come from the county zoning office, not the town.
- Open-style farm fences up to 8 ft need no land use permit on land zoned A-1, A-2 or R-4.
- Work started before the permit is issued costs double.
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 Mackford, WI?
Yes. The Town of Mackford requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Mackford?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, open style (more than 50% open) along the street right-of-way and side lot lines within the street-yard setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Mackford?
May be built along lot lines (8 ft max). Along the street and in the street-yard setback only open fences up to 4 ft. Privacy fences are not allowed between a highway setback line and the road.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Mackford?
$50 if the fence costs under $1,000; $150 for $1,000 to $99,999 (materials plus labor).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Mackford?
Fill out the Green Lake County Land Use Permit Application. Draw a site plan to scale on a separate sheet (at least 8.5x11): the fence, existing buildings, lot dimensions, roads, water, a north arrow, and distances to lot lines, the road right-of-way, water and septic. Sign and date it. Bring it to Land Use Planning & Zoning, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, with the fee (cash or check payable to "Green Lake County"): $50 for a fence costing under $1,000, $150 for $1,000 to $99,999. Wait for the permit before building; starting first doubles 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 Town of Mackford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Mackford?
Land Use Planning & Zoning (Ryan Schinke, Land Use Coordinator), Green Lake County. Phone 920-294-4156.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Mackford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Green Lake County Zoning Ordinance §350-44 Fences (formerly §350-43.1)
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