Town of Eagle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Eagle? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Eagle before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Eagle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in vision setback areas, except open fences with clear vision source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may go up to a lot line but not closer than 2 ft to a public road right-of-way or a lot line next to a public pedestrian walkway; allowed in setback and offset areas but not in drainage easements or required fire lanes (utility easements only if the easement holder allows). source
- How to apply
- Call 262-210-3226 source
Still being confirmed with Eagle: Does the Town of Eagle require a building or zoning permit for a residential fence? (The FAQ page names Scott Johnson, 262-352-4433, as inspector; the Building Inspector page names Ethan Schenning.)
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Eagle
Steps based on townofeaglewi.gov — building inspector
- Call the Town Building Inspector (262-210-3226) or Town Hall (262-594-5800) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep the fence out of utility easements, fire lanes and vision corners (3 ft max unless open).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Ethan Schenning
Building Inspector (Wisconsin Inspections LLP)
- Phone
- 262-210-3226
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Town office Mon-Thu 9-4, Fri 9-noon
- Address
- Town Hall, 820 E Main St, PO Box 327, Eagle, WI 53119
Contact from townofeaglewi.gov — building inspector
Other rules to know
- The Town zoning code (Ch. 500, archived 2023 copy) lists fences as permitted by right in all zoning districts with no zoning permit or review type listed; confirm whether a building or zoning permit is still needed.
- The Town has its own zoning; Waukesha County zoning applies only in shoreland/floodland areas.
- The Town's current Zoning Code/Map page (townofeaglewi.gov) and interactive code (townofeagle.zoninghub.com) may have a newer version.
- Do not confuse with the Town of Eagle, Colorado (townofeagle.org).
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 Eagle, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Eagle before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Eagle?
Fences may go up to a lot line but not closer than 2 ft to a public road right-of-way or a lot line next to a public pedestrian walkway; allowed in setback and offset areas but not in drainage easements or required fire lanes (utility easements only if the easement holder allows).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Eagle?
Call the Town Building Inspector (262-210-3226) or Town Hall (262-594-5800) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep the fence out of utility easements, fire lanes and vision corners (3 ft max unless open). 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 Eagle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Eagle?
Ethan Schenning, Building Inspector (Wisconsin Inspections LLP). Phone 262-210-3226, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Eagle'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.