Town of Newton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Newton? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Newton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Newton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 920-973-1596 source
Still being confirmed with Newton: Does the Town of Newton require any permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Newton
- Call the Town of Newton Zoning Administrator to confirm whether a fence needs any town permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Lee Glaeser
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-973-1596
Contact from townofnewton.org
Other rules to know
- Newton has its own zoning ordinance (county Rezone Brochure: Centerville, Franklin and Newton are town-zoned).
- The Town zoning ordinance §1.09 Definition 59 says: "Slabs, driveways, and fences shall not be interpreted as structures." The ordinance's permit requirement (§6.01) applies to structures; no fence permit is stated.
- No fence height or lot-line setback rule was found in the ordinance. §15.07 limits vegetation in sight triangles to 3 feet.
- The county directory lists Michael Slattery (920-323-7039) as Newton's Zoning Administrator; the Town's own website lists Lee Glaeser (920-973-1596).
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 Newton, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Newton 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 Newton?
Call the Town of Newton Zoning Administrator to confirm whether a fence needs any town permit. 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 Newton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Newton?
Lee Glaeser, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-973-1596.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Newton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Newton Zoning & Land Division Ordinance §1.09 (Def. 59)
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