Town of Utica fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Utica? Yes. The Town of Utica 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
- Allowed on the property line; at least 2 ft from any right-of-way.
What to submit
- Town zoning permit (opaque fences count as structures; one minor structure per lot is exempt)
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 Utica, WI?
Yes. The Town of Utica requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Utica?
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 Utica?
Allowed on the property line; at least 2 ft from any right-of-way.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Utica's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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