Town of Auburndale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Auburndale? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Auburndale before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Distance from lot line
- Open fences are permitted within the highway setback (§3.08(8)(A)). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-551-1446 source
Still being confirmed with Auburndale: Does the Town of Auburndale require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Auburndale
- Call the Town Clerk (715-551-1446) to ask whether your fence needs a Town permit.
- Near a lake, river or stream? Ask Wood County Planning & Zoning (715-421-8466) about a Shoreland Permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Bill Bruening
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-551-1446
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Auburndale Clerk, 149340 Remington Rd, Mosinee, WI 54455
Contact from woodcountywi.gov — WoodCountyDirectory
Other rules to know
- The Town Zoning Ordinance (posted by Wood County, 05/17/2016) has no fence section; it requires a building permit for any "building" erected, altered or relocated (§3.06(1)) and does not say whether fences need one.
- Open fences are allowed between the highway setback line and the highway (§3.08(8)(A)).
- Building permits are reviewed by the Town Building Inspector appointed by the Town Board.
- Within 300 ft of a river or navigable stream or 1,000 ft of a lake, Wood County Shoreland Zoning (Ord. #704) also applies; it lists fences as accessory structures. Ask Wood County Planning & Zoning (715-421-8466).
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 Auburndale, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Auburndale before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Auburndale?
Open fences are permitted within the highway setback (§3.08(8)(A)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Auburndale?
Call the Town Clerk (715-551-1446) to ask whether your fence needs a Town permit. Near a lake, river or stream? Ask Wood County Planning & Zoning (715-421-8466) about a Shoreland Permit. 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 Auburndale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Auburndale?
Bill Bruening, Town Clerk. Phone 715-551-1446, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Auburndale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Auburndale Zoning Ordinance §3.06, §3.08(8)
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