Town of Princeton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Princeton? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Princeton 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 920-295-2067
Still being confirmed with Princeton: Does the town require its own permit for a fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Princeton
- Outside shoreland areas, no county permit is needed. Call the Town Clerk (Jill Bartol, 920-295-2067) to check for any town permit.
- Near a lake or river? Get a land use permit from Green Lake County Land Use Planning & Zoning (920-294-4156) first.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jill Bartol
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 920-295-2067
- [email protected]
Contact from greenlakecountywi.gov — Permit Contacts Construction Reminders 7.23pdf
Other rules to know
- The Town of Princeton has not adopted county zoning, so no county zoning permit is needed for a fence outside shoreland and floodplain areas.
- Near a lake or river? Green Lake County shoreland zoning applies: fences need a county land use permit and are not allowed within the 75 ft shoreland setback.
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 Princeton, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Princeton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Town of Princeton has not adopted county zoning, so no county zoning permit is needed for a fence outside shoreland and floodplain areas.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Princeton?
Outside shoreland areas, no county permit is needed. Call the Town Clerk (Jill Bartol, 920-295-2067) to check for any town permit. Near a lake or river? Get a land use permit from Green Lake County Land Use Planning & Zoning (920-294-4156) first. 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 Princeton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Princeton?
Jill Bartol, Town Clerk. Phone 920-295-2067, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Princeton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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