Town of Algoma fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Algoma? Yes. The Town of Algoma requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- County zoning permit fee per the County Permit Fee Schedule (amount not confirmed)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way, at most 50% opaque (e.g. chain link)
- Distance from lot line
- Up to the property line, but not within 2 ft of a road right-of-way. Not within 75 ft of a lake, river or stream.
- Good side faces
- Non-decorative posts and supports face your lot.
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Algoma
- Check whether your town also requires its own permit; the County says that's your responsibility.
- Fill out the Winnebago County Zoning Permit Application (Applications page) and sign it (original or e-signature; no copies or photos).
- Draw a site plan no larger than 11x17 (a black-and-white printout of your parcel works) with a north arrow, road name, existing buildings, the fence line with dimensions and height, and distances to lot lines, the road right-of-way (not the pavement) and any shoreline.
- Mail, bring or email the application and site plan to Winnebago County Zoning, 112 Otter Ave, 3rd Floor, Oshkosh (mail: PO Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903), and pay the fee from the County Permit Fee Schedule (check or cash; cards only in person). Nothing is reviewed until the fee is paid.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- County zoning staff may visit to inspect. Site plan changes are allowed for six months after the permit is issued; after that you need a new application and fee.
- Paying
- Fee per County Permit Fee Schedule; review starts only after payment
- Review time
- Up to 30 days
- Inspections
- County zoning staff may inspect the site
- Permit good for
- Changes allowed for 6 months; after that a new permit is required
Who to contact
Winnebago County Zoning
Zoning Department
- Phone
- 920-232-3340
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- Winnebago County Zoning, 112 Otter Ave, 3rd Floor, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (mail: PO Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903)
What to submit
- Winnebago County zoning permit application with an original or e-signature (no copies or photos)
- Site plan (max 11x17) with north arrow, road name, existing structures, fence line with dimensions and height, and setbacks to lot lines, road right-of-way and any shoreline
Other rules to know
- The Town of Algoma follows the Winnebago County zoning ordinance, so fence permits come from the county zoning office, not the town.
- Two eight-foot fence sections are generally exempt from a permit.
- Applications can be mailed, brought in or emailed, but are not reviewed until the fee is paid; card payments only in person at the office. Review may take up to 30 days.
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 Algoma, WI?
Yes. The Town of Algoma requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Algoma?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within 30 ft of the road right-of-way, at most 50% opaque (e.g. chain link).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Algoma?
Up to the property line, but not within 2 ft of a road right-of-way. Not within 75 ft of a lake, river or stream.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Algoma?
Non-decorative posts and supports face your lot.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Algoma?
County zoning permit fee per the County Permit Fee Schedule (amount not confirmed).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Algoma?
Check whether your town also requires its own permit; the County says that's your responsibility. Fill out the Winnebago County Zoning Permit Application (Applications page) and sign it (original or e-signature; no copies or photos). Draw a site plan no larger than 11x17 (a black-and-white printout of your parcel works) with a north arrow, road name, existing buildings, the fence line with dimensions and height, and distances to lot lines, the road right-of-way (not the pavement) and any shoreline. Mail, bring or email the application and site plan to Winnebago County Zoning, 112 Otter Ave, 3rd Floor, Oshkosh (mail: PO Box 2808, Oshkosh, WI 54903), and pay the fee from the County Permit Fee Schedule (check or cash; cards only in person). Nothing is reviewed until the fee is paid. 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 Algoma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Algoma?
Winnebago County Zoning, Zoning Department. Phone 920-232-3340, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Algoma's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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