Town of Stark fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Stark? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Stark before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Stark (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- Open fences are permitted within setback lines and visual clearance triangles (Sec. 5.015(2)(a)). source
- How to apply
- Call (608) 625-4449 source
Still being confirmed with Stark: Does a residential fence count as a 'minor structure' exempt from a Town of Stark zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Stark
Steps based on tn.stark.wi.gov — how do i get a building permit
- Call Zoning Administrator Kay Mick at (608) 625-4449 and ask whether your fence is a 'minor structure' or needs a zoning permit.
- Open fences may be placed within setback lines and the visual clearance triangle.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Kay Mick
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- (608) 625-4449
- Address
- Town of Stark, PO Box 147, La Farge, WI 54639 (Town Hall S3803 Corps Road)
Contact from tn.stark.wi.gov — how do i get a building permit
Other rules to know
- Town of Stark Zoning Ordinance (revised Dec. 18, 2024) Sec. 2.02: no structure may be erected without a zoning permit 'except minor structures'; 'minor structure' is not defined, and the ordinance has no fence rules.
- Sec. 5.015(2)(a): open fences are permitted within setback lines and visual clearance triangles.
- Permit fees: $100 single-family dwelling, $50 other buildings/additions; no fence fee listed.
- Town contact: [email protected], (608) 386-6692, by appointment. Town Clerk (Aug 2026 county election notice): Kristi Jensen.
- 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 Stark, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Stark before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Stark?
Open fences are permitted within setback lines and visual clearance triangles (Sec. 5.015(2)(a)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Stark?
Call Zoning Administrator Kay Mick at (608) 625-4449 and ask whether your fence is a 'minor structure' or needs a zoning permit. Open fences may be placed within setback lines and the visual clearance triangle. 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 Stark (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Stark?
Kay Mick, Zoning Administrator. Phone (608) 625-4449.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Stark's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Stark Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2.02, 5.015(2)(a)
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