Village of Argyle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Argyle? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Argyle 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 608-963-0652 source
Still being confirmed with Argyle: Does a residential fence need a permit under Zoning Code § 715-84, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Argyle
Steps based on argylewi.gov — ordinances
- Call Building Inspector Scott Jelle (Total Inspection Services, 608-963-0652) before starting to ask whether your fence needs a permit under Zoning Code § 715-84.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Scott Jelle
Building Inspector (Total Inspection Services)
- Phone
- 608-963-0652
- Address
- Village Clerk's Office, 401 East Milwaukee St, PO Box 246, Argyle, WI 53504
Contact from argylewi.gov — ordinances
Other rules to know
- The Village Zoning Code has a fences section (§ 715-84) that could not be read online; its definitions list 'walls and fences under four feet in height' as minor structures.
- The Village's building code (Ch. 190) lists new buildings, additions, alterations and re-siding as needing permits; it does not mention fences.
- The Village's ordinance page says to contact the building inspector before any home improvement project.
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 Argyle, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Argyle 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 Argyle?
Call Building Inspector Scott Jelle (Total Inspection Services, 608-963-0652) before starting to ask whether your fence needs a permit under Zoning Code § 715-84. 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 Argyle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Argyle?
Scott Jelle, Building Inspector (Total Inspection Services). Phone 608-963-0652.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Argyle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 715-84 Fences
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