City of Alma fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Alma? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alma before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Alma: Does a residential fence require a building permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Alma
- Call City Hall (608-685-3330) to ask whether a fence needs a building permit.
- If so, print the Building Permit Application and drop it off at City Hall.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-685-3330
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8-4:30
- Address
- 1225 S Main St, PO Box 277, Alma, WI 54610
Contact from cityofalmawi.gov — building permit application
What to submit
Other rules to know
- City Building Permit Application is printed and dropped off at City Hall; a separate Building Permit Fee Schedule is linked. Chapter 150 requires a building permit for any structure erected or altered but does not mention fences. Historic Preservation Commission review applies to Pivotal/Contributing homes.
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 City of Alma, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alma before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Alma?
Call City Hall (608-685-3330) to ask whether a fence needs a building permit. If so, print the Building Permit Application and drop it off at City Hall. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alma (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Alma?
City Hall. Phone 608-685-3330.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Alma's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code Ch. 150 Building Regulations (Sec. 150.02)
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