Town of Black Wolf fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Black Wolf? Yes. The Town of Black Wolf requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, open type (50% or less opaque), at least 2 ft from the road right-of-way
- Distance from lot line
- On or within the property line; street-yard fences at least 2 ft from the road right-of-way.
- How to apply
- Call 920-379-0639
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Black Wolf
- Opaque fences count as structures and need a Town zoning permit.
- Call Zoning Administrator Ben Cook (920-379-0639, by appointment) or Town Hall (920-688-1404, 380 E Black Wolf Ave).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Ben Cook
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-379-0639
- Hours
- By appointment
- Address
- Town Hall, 380 E Black Wolf Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
What to submit
- Town zoning permit (opaque fences count as structures)
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 Black Wolf, WI?
Yes. The Town of Black Wolf requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Black Wolf?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, open type (50% or less opaque), at least 2 ft from the road right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Black Wolf?
On or within the property line; street-yard fences at least 2 ft from the road right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Black Wolf?
Opaque fences count as structures and need a Town zoning permit. Call Zoning Administrator Ben Cook (920-379-0639, by appointment) or Town Hall (920-688-1404, 380 E Black Wolf Ave). 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 Black Wolf (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Black Wolf?
Ben Cook, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-379-0639.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Black Wolf's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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