Town of Genesee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Genesee? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Genesee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Corner lots
- Structures in the vision setback area limited to 3 ft, except open fences with clear vision source
- How to apply
- Call 262-825-8820 source
Still being confirmed with Genesee: Does the Town of Genesee require a zoning or building permit for a residential fence, and what height limits apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Genesee
Steps based on towngenesee.wi.gov — 110525
- Call Building Inspector Paul Launer (262-825-8820, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- Entrance gate or monument? That needs a zoning permit and Plan Commission review.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Paul Launer
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-825-8820
- Hours
- Office Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m.; cell Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, S43 W31391 Hwy 83, PO Box 242, Genesee Depot, WI 53127
Contact from towngenesee.wi.gov — 110525
Other rules to know
- The Town zoning code (amended 06/09/2025) excludes fences from the definition of 'structure' and has no general fence section in the parts reviewed; monuments and entrance gates need a zoning permit and Plan Commission review.
- The Town says to contact the Building Inspector before starting any construction project to find out which permits apply.
- Waukesha County zoning applies only in shoreland/floodland areas.
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 Genesee, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Genesee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Genesee?
Call Building Inspector Paul Launer (262-825-8820, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit. Entrance gate or monument? That needs a zoning permit and Plan Commission review. 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 Genesee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Genesee?
Paul Launer, Building Inspector. Phone 262-825-8820.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Genesee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Zoning Code (amended 06/09/2025), Secs. 4, 16(A)(4)-(5)
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