Town of Springfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Springfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Springfield 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 608-296-1982 source
Still being confirmed with Springfield: Does the Town of Springfield require any permit for a fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Springfield
- Call the Town Clerk (608-296-1982) to ask whether a fence needs a permit; if near a lake or stream, also call Marquette County Zoning (608-297-3036).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Megan Hockerman
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 608-296-1982
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Springfield, PO Box 35, Westfield, WI 53964
Contact from marquettecountywi.gov — 2026 2027 County Directory in Publisher 06.23.2026
Other rules to know
- The Town of Springfield is not under county general zoning and the county building code does not apply there; the county Shoreland Ordinance (fences are accessory structures needing a permit near lakes and streams) and Floodplain Ordinance still apply.
- For areas outside the county Zoning Office's jurisdiction, the county says to contact the Town Clerk for permit requirements.
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 Springfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Springfield 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 Springfield?
Call the Town Clerk (608-296-1982) to ask whether a fence needs a permit; if near a lake or stream, also call Marquette County Zoning (608-297-3036). 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 Springfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Springfield?
Megan Hockerman, Town Clerk. Phone 608-296-1982, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Springfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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