Town of Jackson fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Jackson? Yes. The Town of Jackson requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $60
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- Not addressed for residential fences; ask before building in the front yard
- Distance from lot line
- Allowed on the lot line in side and rear yards.
- How to apply
- Mail, in person
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Jackson
- Check that your address is in the Town of Jackson, not the Village.
- Fill out the Town of Jackson Building Permit Application.
- Draw a site plan showing the fence.
- Mail it or drop it off at Town Hall, 3146 Division Rd, Jackson (clerk's office or drop box), with the $60 fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $60
Who to contact
Town of Jackson
Permit office
- Phone
- 414-840-3416
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 3146 Division Rd, Jackson, WI 53037 (mail, clerk's office or drop box)
What to submit
- Town of Jackson Building Permit Application
- Site plan showing the fence
Other rules to know
- Make sure the address is in the Town, not the Village, of Jackson.
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 Jackson, WI?
Yes. The Town of Jackson requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Jackson?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not addressed for residential fences; ask before building in the front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Jackson?
Allowed on the lot line in side and rear yards.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Jackson?
$60.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Jackson?
Check that your address is in the Town of Jackson, not the Village. Fill out the Town of Jackson Building Permit Application. Draw a site plan showing the fence. Mail it or drop it off at Town Hall, 3146 Division Rd, Jackson (clerk's office or drop box), with the $60 fee. 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 Jackson (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Jackson?
Town of Jackson, Permit office. Phone 414-840-3416, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Jackson's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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