Town of Farmington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Farmington? Yes. The Town of Farmington requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- See the Town fee schedule
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front or corner side yard
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection
- Distance from lot line
- May be built on the lot line, but not in the road right-of-way.
- Good side faces
- Decorative or finished side faces neighbors and streets.
- Not allowed
- Electric or dangerous fences.
- How to apply
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Farmington
- Contact the Zoning Administrator, Walter Rassel ([email protected], 262-808-7276). In Farmington, fences are approved by zoning, not the building inspector.
- Send a site plan showing the fence and its distances to the lot lines.
- Pay the fee on the Town fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule
Who to contact
Walter Rassel
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 262-808-7276
- [email protected]
What to submit
- Contact the Zoning Administrator for the zoning approval (fences are handled by zoning, not the building inspector)
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 Farmington, WI?
Yes. The Town of Farmington requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Farmington?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front or corner side yard. Corner lots: 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Farmington?
May be built on the lot line, but not in the road right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Farmington?
Decorative or finished side faces neighbors and streets.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Farmington?
See the Town fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Farmington?
Contact the Zoning Administrator, Walter Rassel ([email protected], 262-808-7276). In Farmington, fences are approved by zoning, not the building inspector. Send a site plan showing the fence and its distances to the lot lines. Pay the fee on the Town fee schedule. 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 Farmington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Farmington?
Walter Rassel, Zoning Administrator. Phone 262-808-7276, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Farmington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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