Town of Barton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Barton? Yes. The Town of Barton requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Barton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the town fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft decorative, 75% open
- Distance from lot line
- Solid fences 3 ft from the lot line; side and rear yards only.
- Good side faces
- Posts and framing face your side.
- How to apply
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Barton
- Read the Town's Permit Conditions for Residential Fences (ordinance §550-75E).
- Fill out the Town of Barton building permit application.
- Draw a site plan showing the fence location (solid fences at least 3 ft from the property line, side and rear yards only).
- Add a picture or description of the fence.
- Complete the Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification form.
- Send everything to Building Inspector Jeremy Pfeifer ([email protected], 262-629-1774).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- When the fence is finished, call Jeremy Pfeifer for the required final inspection, with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule
- Inspections
- Final inspection when completed; Jeremy Pfeifer, 262-629-1774 or cell 262-689-7346
Who to contact
Jeremy Pfeifer, JP Building Inspections
Building inspector
- Phone
- 262-629-1774
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Town of Barton building permit application
- Site plan with fence location
- Fence picture or description
- Washington County self-certification form
Other rules to know
- Final inspection required.
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 Barton, WI?
Yes. The Town of Barton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Barton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft decorative, 75% open.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Barton?
Solid fences 3 ft from the lot line; side and rear yards only.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Barton?
Posts and framing face your side.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Barton?
See the town fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Barton?
Read the Town's Permit Conditions for Residential Fences (ordinance §550-75E). Fill out the Town of Barton building permit application. Draw a site plan showing the fence location (solid fences at least 3 ft from the property line, side and rear yards only). Add a picture or description of the fence. Complete the Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification form. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Barton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Barton?
Jeremy Pfeifer, JP Building Inspections, Building inspector. Phone 262-629-1774, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Barton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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