City of Owen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Owen? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Owen 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 Owen (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 715-229-2404 source
Still being confirmed with Owen: Does a residential fence in Owen need a zoning permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Owen
- Call Owen City Hall (715-229-2404) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Tracy Rau
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-229-2404
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (City Hall)
- Address
- City Hall, 833 West 3rd Street, PO Box 67, Owen, WI 54460
Contact from cityofowenwi.gov — planning and zoning
Other rules to know
- The City's Forms & Applications page lists a Zoning Permit Application and a Basic Building Permit Application, but no fence permit or fence rules.
- Public Works: 715-229-4612.
- The City's current website (cityofowenwi.gov) lists Carter Saplinski as Zoning Administrator; City office hours are Monday-Thursday 7 AM-5 PM. Building permits are handled through the Building Inspector's online portal linked from the City site.
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 Owen, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Owen 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 Owen?
Call Owen City Hall (715-229-2404) to ask whether a fence needs a zoning or building permit. 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 Owen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Owen?
Tracy Rau, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-229-2404, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Owen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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