Village of Rockland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Rockland? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Rockland 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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Rockland: Does the Village of Rockland require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Rockland
Steps based on villageofrockland.org — permits
- Call Village Hall (608-486-4037, Mon-Thu 8:00-4:00) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what the rules are.
- If a building permit is needed, apply through the GEC online permit application.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-486-4037
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00-4:00
- Address
- Rockland Village Hall, 105 W. Center Street, P.O. Box 124, Rockland, WI 54653
Contact from villageofrockland.org — permits
Other rules to know
- The Village's Permits page sends building permit applicants to the GEC online permit application but does not mention fences; the Village's ordinance PDFs could not be opened.
- La Crosse County has no zoning authority in the Village of Rockland.
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 Village of Rockland, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Rockland before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Rockland?
Call Village Hall (608-486-4037, Mon-Thu 8:00-4:00) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what the rules are. If a building permit is needed, apply through the GEC online permit application. 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 Village of Rockland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Rockland?
Village Hall. Phone 608-486-4037, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Rockland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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