Town of Turtle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Turtle? Yes. The Town of Turtle requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (R-1 and R-R zones) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft for 30 ft from a public sidewalk or driveway entrance (fences along sidewalks or parallel to a private driveway) source
- Corner lots
- Building Inspector must refuse a permit if the fence would obstruct visibility of traffic source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence may extend over property lines, rights-of-way or public land without a written, recorded easement. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences in R-1 and R-R zones. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-210-1711 source
Still being confirmed with Turtle: What is the fence permit fee in the Town of Turtle, and is the 2023 archived §13.08 still current?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Turtle
Steps based on energyzoning.org — Zoning ordinance (archived copy)
- Contact Building Inspector Jim Deluca (262-210-1711) for a fence permit before you build (required in R-1 and R-R zones).
- Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and off neighboring property and the right-of-way; no barbed wire or electric fence in residential zones.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jim Deluca
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-210-1711
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Inspector Jim Deluca, PO Box 396, Lyons, Wisconsin 53148
Contact from co.rock.wi.us — town information
Other rules to know
- A permit from the Building Inspector is required to build a fence in R-1 or R-R zones; the Inspector must refuse it if the fence would make streets or sidewalks unsafe, block traffic visibility, or depreciate adjacent property values.
- Fences in R-1 and R-R zones must be kept structurally sound.
- Building permit applications are linked from the Town's Licenses & Permits page.
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 Turtle, WI?
Yes. The Town of Turtle requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Turtle?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (R-1 and R-R zones). Front (street) yard: 3 ft for 30 ft from a public sidewalk or driveway entrance (fences along sidewalks or parallel to a private driveway). Corner lots: Building Inspector must refuse a permit if the fence would obstruct visibility of traffic.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Turtle?
No fence may extend over property lines, rights-of-way or public land without a written, recorded easement.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Turtle?
Contact Building Inspector Jim Deluca (262-210-1711) for a fence permit before you build (required in R-1 and R-R zones). Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and off neighboring property and the right-of-way; no barbed wire or electric fence in residential zones. 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 Turtle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Turtle?
Jim Deluca, Building Inspector. Phone 262-210-1711, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Turtle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code §13.08 Fences and Hedges
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