Town of Merton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Merton? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Merton 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
- Call 262-966-2469 source
Still being confirmed with Merton: Does the Town of Merton require a fence permit, and what are the current fee, height and setback rules on its Fence Projects sheet?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Merton
Steps based on townofmerton.com — building inspector
- Read the Town's Fence Projects sheet on the Building Inspector page, or call the Building Inspector's office (262-966-2469) to ask what a fence permit needs.
- Fill out the General Building Permit Application and turn it in at Town Hall, W314 N7624 Highway 83.
- Call 262-966-2469 to schedule inspections (not by email or text).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Schedule by phone at 262-966-2469
Who to contact
Ken Nyhouse
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-966-2469
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Town office Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, W314 N7624 Highway 83, PO Box 128, North Lake, WI 53064
Contact from townofmerton.com — building inspector
What to submit
- General Building Permit Application (Town Building Inspector page)
Other rules to know
- The Town's Building Inspector page posts a 'Fence Projects' instruction sheet (fence_projects_2024 PDF) alongside its permit applications, but the sheet could not be read for this guide, so fence rules and fees are not listed here.
- Shore-yard fences may also be subject to Waukesha County shoreland zoning (County Planning and Zoning: 262-896-8300).
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 Merton, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Merton 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 Merton?
Read the Town's Fence Projects sheet on the Building Inspector page, or call the Building Inspector's office (262-966-2469) to ask what a fence permit needs. Fill out the General Building Permit Application and turn it in at Town Hall, W314 N7624 Highway 83. Call 262-966-2469 to schedule inspections (not by email or text). 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 Merton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Merton?
Ken Nyhouse, Building Inspector. Phone 262-966-2469, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Merton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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