Town of Germantown fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Germantown? Yes. The Town of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75.00 (fence permit, fee schedule approved 10-10-2023; a newer fee schedule dated Aug. 2026 is posted) source
- Corner lots
- No fence over 2 ft above the property line grade in a sight triangle (§ 2.17(4)); triangle legs run 25 ft to 50 ft depending on right-of-way width source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Germantown: Is the fence permit fee still $75 under the August 2026 fee schedule, and does Ordinance #22 set any fence height or setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Germantown
Steps based on townofgermantown.com — permits fees
- Download the Fence Permit application from the Town's Permits & Fees page.
- Fill it out and attach a site plan and proof of ownership (deed or tax bill).
- Bring it to Town Hall, N7560 17th Ave, New Lisbon, with the fee ($75 per the 2023 schedule). Office hours are 7:30-12:30 Mon, Tues and Thurs.
- The Zoning Administrator acts on the application within 14 calendar days.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee due with the application at Town Hall
- Review time
- Zoning Administrator acts within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt
Who to contact
Susan Ganther
Town Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator)
- Phone
- 608-562-5751
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 7:30-12:30 Mon-Tues-Thurs
- Address
- Town Hall, N7560 17th Ave, New Lisbon, WI 53950 (bring the form with the fee)
Contact from cms2.revize.com — Master Directory 2026 2027 Digital 3
What to submit
- Town Fence Permit application
- Site plan
- Proof of ownership (deed or tax bill)
Other rules to know
- Ordinance § 2.12(3) requires a permit to build, erect or move a fence. The Zoning Administrator decides whether the fence's height, density, color and material fit nearby land uses, whether it has a legitimate purpose, and that it has no substantial detrimental effect on neighbors and does not block a neighbor's view of the lake or other public premises. No fixed height or lot-line setback limits were found.
- Fence rules are from the archived Town zoning ordinance (amended through July 13, 2021) on energyzoning.org; the Town's current Ordinance #22 Zoning (2023-09-12) is posted as a Word file that could not be read.
- Within 1,000 ft of a navigable waterway a Juneau County permit is required before the Town's zoning compliance permit is issued.
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 Germantown, WI?
Yes. The Town of Germantown requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Germantown?
$75.00 (fence permit, fee schedule approved 10-10-2023; a newer fee schedule dated Aug. 2026 is posted).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Germantown?
Download the Fence Permit application from the Town's Permits & Fees page. Fill it out and attach a site plan and proof of ownership (deed or tax bill). Bring it to Town Hall, N7560 17th Ave, New Lisbon, with the fee ($75 per the 2023 schedule). Office hours are 7:30-12:30 Mon, Tues and Thurs. The Zoning Administrator acts on the application within 14 calendar days. 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 Germantown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Germantown?
Susan Ganther, Town Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator). Phone 608-562-5751, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Germantown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Germantown Zoning Ordinance § 2.12(3) Fencing; § 2.17 Sight Triangles
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