Town of Bloomfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Bloomfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Bloomfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 262-741-7918
Still being confirmed with Bloomfield: Does the Town of Bloomfield require a permit for a residential fence outside the shoreland area, and who issues it?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Bloomfield
- Shoreland lot? Call Walworth County LURM (262-741-4972) or Nick Sigmund (262-741-7918).
- Other lots: contact the Town of Bloomfield (or the Bloomfield Planning & Zoning office, 262-279-6039 Ext 1) to ask whether a fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Nick Sigmund
Senior Zoning Officer, Walworth County LURM (shoreland areas of Bloomfield)
- Phone
- 262-741-7918
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact from co.walworth.wi.us — Zoning
Other rules to know
- Walworth County's general zoning does not cover the Town of Bloomfield; the County applies only shoreland zoning there (land near lakes and streams). For non-shoreland lots, the County says to contact the municipality.
- For shoreland lots, the County's assigned officer for Bloomfield is Senior Zoning Officer Nick Sigmund (262-741-7918). County rule: no county zoning permit for a fence up to 6 ft; at least 2 ft from the right-of-way and 75 ft from a waterbody.
- The Village of Bloomfield's Planning & Zoning page carries Town of Bloomfield (TOB) zoning maps, so Village zoning staff may be able to direct you (262-279-6039 Ext 1).
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 Bloomfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield?
Shoreland lot? Call Walworth County LURM (262-741-4972) or Nick Sigmund (262-741-7918). Other lots: contact the Town of Bloomfield (or the Bloomfield Planning & Zoning office, 262-279-6039 Ext 1) to ask whether a fence needs a 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 Bloomfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Bloomfield?
Nick Sigmund, Senior Zoning Officer, Walworth County LURM (shoreland areas of Bloomfield). Phone 262-741-7918, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Bloomfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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