Town of Fairfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fairfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fairfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Front (street) yard
- 3½ ft in front yards and on the street side of corner lots source
- Corner lots
- 2½ ft within a vision clearance triangle (except fences that don't substantially obstruct motorist or pedestrian views) source
- How to apply
- Call 608-393-7839 source
Still being confirmed with Fairfield: Does a fence 6 ft or lower need a Town of Fairfield permit, and what side/rear heights and setbacks apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fairfield
- Call Town Zoning Administrator Mark Steward (608-393-7839) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply in writing with a location sketch drawn to scale showing the lot and fence location.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule
- Permit good for
- Building permits lapse if work doesn't start within one year
Who to contact
Mark Steward
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 608-393-7839
- Address
- Town Zoning Administrator Mark Steward, 1100 19th St, Baraboo, WI 53913
Contact from townoffairfieldwi.gov — zoning
What to submit
- Building permit application with a location sketch drawn to scale (lot dimensions, location and use)
Other rules to know
- The Town of Fairfield has its own zoning ordinance (it has not adopted Sauk County zoning).
- Solid fences and walls more than 6 ft tall are considered buildings, so building rules (including a building permit from the building inspector) apply to them.
- Town fees are set by a Town Board fee schedule adopted annually by resolution.
- The ordinance copy used here is the version with changes through 07-01-21 posted on the Sauk County site; the Town also posts a zoning ordinance on its own site.
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 Fairfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Fairfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Fairfield?
Front (street) yard: 3½ ft in front yards and on the street side of corner lots. Corner lots: 2½ ft within a vision clearance triangle (except fences that don't substantially obstruct motorist or pedestrian views).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Fairfield?
Call Town Zoning Administrator Mark Steward (608-393-7839) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply in writing with a location sketch drawn to scale showing the lot and fence location. 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 Fairfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fairfield?
Mark Steward, Zoning Administrator. Phone 608-393-7839.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fairfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Fairfield Zoning Ordinance s. 1.08(5)(f)(7) (fences) and s. 1.09 (permits)
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