Town of Clayton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Clayton? Yes. The Town of Clayton requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Clayton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed in setback areas but not in utility easements or fire lanes.
- How to apply
- Call 920-836-2007
Still being confirmed with Clayton: Rules from an archived copy of the Town zoning ordinance (energyzoning.org, 2023); check for later amendments. Fences need a zoning permit (Exhibit 8-1, use 17.12); height standards are in Sec. 9.08-452, not yet read. Within 75 ft of a lake, river or stream, Winnebago County shoreland zoning also applies (920-232-3340).
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Clayton
- Get a Town zoning permit.
- Contact the Town Clerk ([email protected], 920-836-2007, 8348 Hickory Ave, Larsen) for the form and fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per the Town fee schedule resolution
Who to contact
Town Clerk
Town of Clayton
- Phone
- 920-836-2007
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Clayton, 8348 Hickory Ave, Larsen, WI 54947
What to submit
- Town zoning permit
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 Clayton, WI?
Yes. The Town of Clayton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Clayton?
Fences may be placed in setback areas but not in utility easements or fire lanes.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Clayton?
Get a Town zoning permit. Contact the Town Clerk ([email protected], 920-836-2007, 8348 Hickory Ave, Larsen) for the form and fee. 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 Clayton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Clayton?
Town Clerk, Town of Clayton. Phone 920-836-2007, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Clayton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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