City of Montello fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Montello? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Montello 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 City of Montello (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 608-297-2727 source
Still being confirmed with Montello: Does the City of Montello require a permit for a residential fence, and what height limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Montello
- Call the City Clerk (608-297-2727) to ask whether a fence needs a permit under City zoning Ch. 385 and how to apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Marie Anderson
City Clerk
- Phone
- 608-297-2727
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Montello, PO Box 39, Montello, WI 53949
Contact from marquettecountywi.gov — 2026 2027 County Directory in Publisher 06.23.2026
Other rules to know
- Montello's zoning is City Code Ch. 385; the online code (eCode360) does not carry the chapter's text and says the most recent version is available from the City Clerk's office or the City's website.
- The City building code (adopted 7-2-2001) does not list fences among the work it covers; it says permit fees double if work starts before a permit is issued.
- The Marquette County building code does not apply in the City of Montello.
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 City of Montello, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Montello before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Montello?
Call the City Clerk (608-297-2727) to ask whether a fence needs a permit under City zoning Ch. 385 and how to apply. 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 City of Montello (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Montello?
Marie Anderson, City Clerk. Phone 608-297-2727, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Montello's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Montello Code Ch. 385 Zoning (text not online)
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