Town of Seneca fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Seneca? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Seneca 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 roadway setback lines (§3.06(2)(A)). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-451-0247 source
Still being confirmed with Seneca: Does the Town of Seneca require a zoning permit for a residential fence, and what is the current fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Seneca
- Call the Town Clerk (715-451-0247) 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
Jackie Kitowski
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-451-0247
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Seneca Clerk, 3540 County Rd Q, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Contact from woodcountywi.gov — WoodCountyDirectory
Other rules to know
- The Town Zoning Ordinance requires a permit from the Zoning Official before any building is erected, moved or structurally altered (§3.02(2)(A)); fences are not named either way.
- Open fences are allowed within roadway setback lines (§3.06(2)(A)); wire fence posts and wires are exempt from the 2½-ft clear vision limit (§3.05(4)).
- 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 Seneca, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Seneca 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 Seneca?
Open fences are permitted within roadway setback lines (§3.06(2)(A)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Seneca?
Call the Town Clerk (715-451-0247) 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 Seneca (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Seneca?
Jackie Kitowski, Town Clerk. Phone 715-451-0247, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Seneca's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Seneca Zoning Ordinance §3.02, §3.05, §3.06
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