Town of Webster fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Webster? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Webster before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- $50 Building Information Permit (if a fence counts as construction) source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Webster: Does a residential fence need the Town of Webster's $50 Building Information Permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Webster
Steps based on tn.webster.wi.gov — faqs
- Call Supervisor Daniel Arnold (608-634-3890) and ask whether your fence needs a Building Information Permit ($50).
- Keep gates and fences out of the highway right-of-way.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Daniel Arnold
Town Supervisor (Building Information Permits)
- Phone
- 608-634-3890
- Address
- Mail with fee to the Town of Webster (Supervisor Daniel Arnold, S3566B County Rd S, Viroqua, WI 54665)
Contact from tn.webster.wi.gov — faqs
What to submit
Other rules to know
- The Town Building Information Permit is 'required for all construction in the Town of Webster' and costs $50 for any structure; it does not mention fences, so ask whether a fence counts.
- Applicants attach a signed Vernon County Zoning 'Permit Status Confirmation for Towns'.
- Objects placed in the highway right-of-way (e.g. a gate) can be treated as encroachments and ordered removed.
- UDC inspector Wayne Haugrud: the FAQ lists (608) 625-2661, the permit form lists (608) 606-3872.
- Town Clerk (Aug 2026 county election notice): Ardene Wirts, 608-606-1444.
- 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 Webster, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Webster before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Webster?
$50 Building Information Permit (if a fence counts as construction).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Webster?
Call Supervisor Daniel Arnold (608-634-3890) and ask whether your fence needs a Building Information Permit ($50). Keep gates and fences out of the highway right-of-way. 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 Webster (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Webster?
Daniel Arnold, Town Supervisor (Building Information Permits). Phone 608-634-3890.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Webster's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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