City of Fountain City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Fountain City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Fountain City 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 Fountain City (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
- Call 608-687-7481 source
Still being confirmed with Fountain City: Does a residential fence require a City building permit, and what are the side and rear height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Fountain City
- Call the building inspector or City Hall (608-687-7481) with your address or tax parcel number to confirm fence rules and whether a permit applies.
- If a permit applies, submit the City Building Permit Application with the $50 fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Marcia Larson
Clerk-Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-687-7481
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8-4
- Address
- 42 North Main Street, Fountain City, WI 54629 (mail: PO Box 85)
Contact from fountaincitywi.gov — staff directory
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (print on legal-size paper)
Other rules to know
- City page: fences, hedges or walls over 6 ft tall with a solid-to-open ratio greater than 1:4 are treated as buildings or structures under the zoning ordinance (retaining walls excluded).
- City Building Permit Application fee is $50, submitted with the application; the page says permits are needed for projects over $500 in value. It does not say a fence is such a project.
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 Fountain City, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Fountain City 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 Fountain City?
Call the building inspector or City Hall (608-687-7481) with your address or tax parcel number to confirm fence rules and whether a permit applies. If a permit applies, submit the City Building Permit Application with the $50 fee. 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 Fountain City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Fountain City?
Marcia Larson, Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 608-687-7481, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Fountain City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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