Town of Ottawa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Ottawa? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ottawa 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 262-490-0513 source
Still being confirmed with Ottawa: Does the Town of Ottawa (or Waukesha County zoning) require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Ottawa
Steps based on tn.ottawa.wi.gov — 110874
- Call Building Inspector Thomas Marks (262-490-0513) to ask whether the Town needs a permit for your fence.
- Ask Waukesha County Planning and Zoning (262-896-8300) whether the County requires anything for your fence, especially on lake or shoreland lots.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Thomas Marks
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-490-0513
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment only
- Address
- Ottawa Town Hall, W360 S3337 State Road 67, Dousman, WI 53118
Contact from tn.ottawa.wi.gov — 110874
Other rules to know
- The Town is under Waukesha County zoning (all of the Town, per the County Planning and Zoning FAQ).
- The Town's building code (Ch. 130) does not mention fences; no Town fence rules were found online.
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 Ottawa, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Call Building Inspector Thomas Marks (262-490-0513) to ask whether the Town needs a permit for your fence. Ask Waukesha County Planning and Zoning (262-896-8300) whether the County requires anything for your fence, especially on lake or shoreland lots. 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 Ottawa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Ottawa?
Thomas Marks, Building Inspector. Phone 262-490-0513, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Ottawa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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