Town of Germantown fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Germantown? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Germantown before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
Still being confirmed with Germantown: No zoning code is posted online. The Town asks you to email the Zoning Administrator (Chad Dhein) with the property address and the type of permit. Within 75 ft of a lake, river or stream, Washington County shoreland zoning also applies (262-335-4445).
Who to contact
Chad Dhein
Town supervisor
- [email protected]
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 Germantown, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Germantown before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Germantown?
Chad Dhein, Town supervisor. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Germantown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.