Village of Oakdale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Oakdale? Yes. The Village of Oakdale requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 608-372-2927 source
Still being confirmed with Oakdale: What is the Village of Oakdale's fence permit fee, and what height and setback limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Oakdale
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 1
- Contact the Village Clerk/Treasurer (608-372-2927, [email protected]) for a building permit application for your fence.
- Submit the application in duplicate with a plat or survey showing your lot, structures and where the fence will go.
- Wait for the written decision (within 30 days) before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Granted or denied in writing by the village clerk/treasurer within 30 days
- Permit good for
- 24 months unless substantial work has commenced
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-372-2927
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 133 Well Drive, Tomah, WI 54660 (mail: PO Box 87, Oakdale, WI 54649)
Contact from villageofoakdalewi.gov — forms permits
What to submit
- Building permit application (in duplicate)
- Plat or survey showing the site layout, structures, easements and yards
Other rules to know
- The Village zoning code (Sec. 36.9(b)) says building permits are necessary for decks, fences and sheds.
- Applications are made in duplicate to the village clerk/treasurer and include a plat or survey showing the site layout, structures and yards. The clerk/treasurer grants or denies the permit in writing within 30 days; it expires 24 months after issuance unless substantial work has begun.
- No fence height or setback rules were found in the parts of the code that could be opened; the Village's Forms & Permits page has no fence form.
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 Oakdale, WI?
Yes. The Village of Oakdale requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Oakdale?
Contact the Village Clerk/Treasurer (608-372-2927, [email protected]) for a building permit application for your fence. Submit the application in duplicate with a plat or survey showing your lot, structures and where the fence will go. Wait for the written decision (within 30 days) before building. 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 Oakdale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Oakdale?
Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-372-2927, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Oakdale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Oakdale Zoning Code Sec. 36.9 Building permit
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