Town of Merrimac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Merrimac? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Merrimac 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 608-493-2588 source
Still being confirmed with Merrimac: Does a residential fence in the Town of Merrimac need a Town Permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Merrimac
Steps based on cdn.townweb.com — Town Permit Application Instructions and Fee Schedule
- Call the Town Administrator (608-493-2588) to ask whether your fence needs a Town Permit.
- If it does, submit the Town Permit application online through the Town's Planning & Zoning page or mail it to P.O. Box 115, Merrimac, WI 53561, with a site plan; allow at least 15 days.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town Fee Schedule
- Review time
- Allow at least 15 days for Town Permit processing
Who to contact
Stephanie Brensike
Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
- Phone
- 608-493-2588
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address
- Town of Merrimac, P.O. Box 115, Merrimac, WI 53561 (Town Hall: S6911 State Road 113)
Contact from co.sauk.wi.us — saukdirectory2026to2027
Other rules to know
- The Town of Merrimac has its own zoning ordinance (it has not adopted Sauk County zoning).
- The Town's permit instructions require a Town Permit for new homes, remodeling and accessory structures, and list building permits through General Engineering Co. for decks, pools and garages/sheds over 120 sq ft; fences are not mentioned.
- If your property is within 1,000 ft of Lake Wisconsin or another navigable waterway, a Sauk County shoreland land use permit may also be needed.
- Town fees are set by the Town Fee Schedule (Jan. 1, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026); work started without a required permit is charged double fees.
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 Merrimac, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Merrimac 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 Merrimac?
Call the Town Administrator (608-493-2588) to ask whether your fence needs a Town Permit. If it does, submit the Town Permit application online through the Town's Planning & Zoning page or mail it to P.O. Box 115, Merrimac, WI 53561, with a site plan; allow at least 15 days. 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 Merrimac (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Merrimac?
Stephanie Brensike, Town Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator. Phone 608-493-2588, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Merrimac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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