Town of Washington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Washington? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Washington 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 608-470-0874 source
Still being confirmed with Washington: Does the Town of Washington require any permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Washington
- Call the Town Clerk to ask whether the Town requires a permit for your fence.
- If you're near a lake, river or stream, also call Sauk County Land Resources & Environment (608-355-3245) about shoreland permits.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Mike Long
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 608-470-0874
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, S6101 State Road 154, Hillpoint, WI 53937
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Other rules to know
- The Town of Washington has not adopted Sauk County zoning. No Town zoning or fence ordinance was found online.
- If your property is in the Sauk County Shoreland Zoning District (near lakes, rivers and streams), you may need a Sauk County permit; call Land Resources & Environment at 608-355-3245 to verify.
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 Washington, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Washington 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 Washington?
Call the Town Clerk to ask whether the Town requires a permit for your fence. If you're near a lake, river or stream, also call Sauk County Land Resources & Environment (608-355-3245) about shoreland permits. 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 Washington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Washington?
Mike Long, Town Clerk. Phone 608-470-0874, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Washington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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