Town of Sylvan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sylvan? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sylvan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 608-647-2447 source
Still being confirmed with Sylvan: Does a residential fence in the Town of Sylvan need a Richland County land use permit or any Town approval?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sylvan
Steps based on zoning.co.richland.wi.us — zoningBrochure20250818
- Call the Richland County Zoning & Sanitation Department (608-647-2447) to ask whether your fence needs a County land use permit.
- Also check with the Town Clerk (Judy Murphy, 608-538-3885) whether the Town has any fence rules.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-647-2447
- [email protected]
- Address
- Richland County Zoning & Sanitation, Richland County Courthouse, 181 W Seminary St, Rm 100, Richland Center, WI 53581
Contact from zoning.co.richland.wi.us — contact
Other rules to know
- The Richland County zoning brochure says the Town is not under County zoning, but residential land use permits are obtained from Richland County. No Town fence ordinance was found online, and the County's land use rules do not say whether fences need a permit.
- Town Clerk: Judy Murphy, 12988 Jo-Dy Ln, Richland Center, WI 53581, 608-538-3885, [email protected] (2026 County directory); office hours by appointment.
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 Sylvan, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sylvan before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Richland County zoning brochure says the Town is not under County zoning, but residential land use permits are obtained from Richland County. No Town fence ordinance was found online, and the County's land use rules do not say whether fences need a permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sylvan?
Call the Richland County Zoning & Sanitation Department (608-647-2447) to ask whether your fence needs a County land use permit. Also check with the Town Clerk (Judy Murphy, 608-538-3885) whether the Town has any fence rules. 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 Sylvan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Sylvan?
Richland County Zoning & Sanitation Department. Phone 608-647-2447, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sylvan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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