Town of Portland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Portland? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Portland 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 Portland (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 608-633-2204 source
Still being confirmed with Portland: Does the Town of Portland require a permit or have any rules for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Portland
Steps based on usvotefoundation.org — town of portland monroe county wi election office
- Call the Town of Portland clerk (608-633-2204) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Amy Brueggen
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 608-633-2204
- Address
- 29853 Odyssey Rd, Cashton, WI 54619
Contact from usvotefoundation.org — town of portland monroe county wi election office
Other rules to know
- No fence ordinance or permit information was found online; the election directory lists a town website (townofportlandmc.com) that could not be reached here. (townofportland.org appears to be a different Town of Portland.)
- Monroe County's Zoning Department does not list this town among the towns where you must check with it before building, but County shoreland and floodplain permits still apply near water (Monroe County Zoning, 608-269-8939).
- Contact from a nonprofit voter directory; confirm with the county.
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 Portland, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Portland 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 Portland?
Call the Town of Portland clerk (608-633-2204) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules 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 Town of Portland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Portland?
Amy Brueggen, Town Clerk. Phone 608-633-2204.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Portland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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