Town of Ixonia fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ixonia? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ixonia before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences are not allowed in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots have two front yards (no fences in either) source
- Distance from lot line
- No closer than 1 foot to the lot line. source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 988-9795 source
Still being confirmed with Ixonia: Does the Town of Ixonia fence ordinance (Sec. 6-60) require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ixonia
Steps based on townofixonia.wi.gov — building inspector
- Plan the fence at no more than 6 ft high, at least 1 ft from the lot line and out of the front yard(s) (corner lots have two).
- Call Town Hall (920-261-1588) or the Building Inspector to ask whether your fence needs a permit under the Town fence ordinance.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Kevin Bohlman
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 988-9795
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 PM
- Address
- Town Hall, W1195 Marietta Ave (mail: PO Box 109, Ixonia, WI 53036)
Contact from townofixonia.wi.gov — building inspector
Other rules to know
- The Town Building Inspector page lists fence rules but does not say a permit is required; fences are not on its 'A Building Permit is Required For' list or the County zoning permit list (garages, sheds, additions, decks, pools).
- The Town's fence ordinance is Code Sec. 6-60 (not readable online).
- Town building permit fee: $8 per $1,000 of valuation, $100 minimum.
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 Ixonia, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ixonia before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Ixonia?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Fences are not allowed in front yards. Corner lots: Corner lots have two front yards (no fences in either).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Ixonia?
No closer than 1 foot to the lot line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Ixonia?
Plan the fence at no more than 6 ft high, at least 1 ft from the lot line and out of the front yard(s) (corner lots have two). Call Town Hall (920-261-1588) or the Building Inspector to ask whether your fence needs a permit under the Town fence ordinance. 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 Ixonia (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ixonia?
Kevin Bohlman, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 988-9795, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ixonia's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 6-60 Fences
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