Town of Franklin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Franklin? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Franklin 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) 799-6229 source
Still being confirmed with Franklin: Does the Town of Franklin require a permit or have any rules for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Franklin
Steps based on tn.franklin.wi.gov — applications
- Call Town of Franklin Building Inspector Brad Smrcina at (608) 799-6229 and ask whether a fence needs a town building permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brad Smrcina
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (608) 799-6229
- Address
- Town Clerk Tracy Thelen, S7211A Tainter Hollow Road, Viroqua, WI 54665
Contact from tn.franklin.wi.gov — applications
Other rules to know
- The Town's Applications page lists a building permit ($10), driveway permit and fire number; it does not mention fences and says to call the building inspector first.
- Town Clerk: Tracy Thelen, 608-675-3773.
- Vernon County has no countywide zoning (it administers shoreland, floodplain, wetland and sanitary rules in unincorporated areas, 608-637-5270); its Land & Water Reference Guide says to contact the Town Chairman about building permits and fencing laws.
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 Franklin, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Franklin 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 Franklin?
Call Town of Franklin Building Inspector Brad Smrcina at (608) 799-6229 and ask whether a fence needs a town building 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 Franklin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Franklin?
Brad Smrcina, Building Inspector. Phone (608) 799-6229.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Franklin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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