Town of Summit fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Summit? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Summit before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 608-985-7106 source
Still being confirmed with Summit: Does the Town of Summit require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Summit
- Call the Town Clerk (608-985-7106) to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height and setback rules are.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Tammy Miller
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 608-985-7106
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Summit Clerk, W7668 Miller Rd., Wonewoc, WI 53968
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Other rules to know
- The Town website (www.townofsummit.com, per the County directory) could not be reached; no fence rules were found.
- Within 1,000 ft of a lake or flowage, 300 ft of a navigable river or stream, or in a floodplain, Juneau County shoreland/floodplain zoning applies; the County says zoning permits are required before construction there (fences are not specifically mentioned).
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 Summit, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Summit before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Summit?
Call the Town Clerk (608-985-7106) to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height and setback rules are. 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 Summit (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Summit?
Tammy Miller, Town Clerk. Phone 608-985-7106, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Summit's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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