Town of Fulton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fulton? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fulton 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 608-697-7776 source
Still being confirmed with Fulton: Does a residential fence need a Town building permit or a Rock County zoning permit in the Town of Fulton?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fulton
Steps based on co.rock.wi.us — town information
- Ask the Town Clerk (608-868-4103) or Building Inspector David Geraths whether your fence needs a Town building permit or a Rock County zoning permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
David Geraths
Building Inspector (General Engineering Company)
- Phone
- 608-697-7776
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 2738 W. Fulton Center Drive, Edgerton, WI 53534
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Other rules to know
- Rock County issues the zoning permits for this Town (under the Town's zoning); the zoning permit should be obtained before the building permit. Rock County Planning, Economic & Community Development: 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545, 608-757-5587.
- Building permits are issued by the Town of Fulton.
- The Town's building inspection fee schedule (January 1, 2025-December 31, 2026) has no fence line.
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 Fulton, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fulton 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 Fulton?
Ask the Town Clerk (608-868-4103) or Building Inspector David Geraths whether your fence needs a Town building permit or a Rock County zoning permit. 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 Fulton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fulton?
David Geraths, Building Inspector (General Engineering Company). Phone 608-697-7776, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fulton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Chapter 425 Zoning (no fence section found)
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