Town of Ithaca fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ithaca? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ithaca 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 Ithaca (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 608-604-9135 source
Still being confirmed with Ithaca: Does a residential fence in the Town of Ithaca need a Town zoning or building permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ithaca
- Call Town of Ithaca Zoning Administrator Michele Wobschall (608-604-9135) to ask whether your fence needs a Town permit and what height and setback rules apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Michele Wobschall
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 608-604-9135
Contact from zoning.co.richland.wi.us — land use
Other rules to know
- The Town of Ithaca has its own zoning ordinance and issues its own building permits (Richland County zoning brochure); the ordinance text was not found online.
- The County lists General Engineering Company (608-742-2169) as the Town's Uniform Dwelling Code inspector.
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 Ithaca, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ithaca 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 Ithaca?
Call Town of Ithaca Zoning Administrator Michele Wobschall (608-604-9135) to ask whether your fence needs a Town permit and what height and setback 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 Ithaca (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ithaca?
Michele Wobschall, Zoning Administrator. Phone 608-604-9135.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ithaca's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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