Town of Dexter fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Dexter? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dexter before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-421-9845 source
Still being confirmed with Dexter: Does the Town of Dexter require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Dexter
- Ask the Town Chairperson (contact listed on townofdexterwi.gov) or the Town Clerk (715-884-1280) whether your fence needs a 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
Josh Volz
UDC Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-421-9845
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Dexter Clerk, 5062A Park Rd, Pittsville, WI 54466
Contact from cdn.townweb.com — Request for Building Permit
Other rules to know
- The Town has its own zoning ordinance (08/14/2024, per Wood County Planning & Zoning). The Town's Request for Building Permit form refers to "Town of Dexter's Zoning, UDC Ordinances, County zoning" but does not mention fences.
- The Town's Request for Building Permit form covers dwellings, outbuildings and new construction ($200, valid one year) and is returned to the Town Chairperson; it does not mention fences.
- The Town's 2024 zoning ordinance PDF could not be opened.
- 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 Dexter, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dexter before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Dexter?
Ask the Town Chairperson (contact listed on townofdexterwi.gov) or the Town Clerk (715-884-1280) whether your fence needs a 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 Dexter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Dexter?
Josh Volz, UDC Building Inspector. Phone 715-421-9845, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Dexter's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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