Town of Janesville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Janesville? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Janesville 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 Janesville: Does a residential fence need a permit in the Town of Janesville?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Janesville
Steps based on co.rock.wi.us — 638585576010200000
- Ask the Town Clerk (608-754-1468) or Building Inspector David Geraths (608-697-7776) whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
David Geraths
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-697-7776
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 1628 N. Little Court, Janesville, WI 53548
Contact from co.rock.wi.us — 638585576010200000
Other rules to know
- The Town administers its own zoning (except the Rock County Shoreland Overlay District). Its zoning ordinance (energyzoning.org archive) has no fence section in the portion reviewed; see §9.2-9.3 (vision clearance, objects permitted in setbacks) and §6.0 Building Permits.
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 Janesville, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Janesville 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 Janesville?
Ask the Town Clerk (608-754-1468) or Building Inspector David Geraths (608-697-7776) whether your fence needs a 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 Janesville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Janesville?
David Geraths, Building Inspector. Phone 608-697-7776, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Janesville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Janesville Zoning Ordinance
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