Village of Dorchester fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Dorchester? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Dorchester 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 Village of Dorchester (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 Dorchester: Does a residential fence in Dorchester need a permit, and what heights does Ordinance 162 allow?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Dorchester
Steps based on dorchesterwi.gov — forms permits
- Call the Village Office (715-654-5006) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what the zoning code allows.
- If it does, print and complete the Building Permit Application.
- Bring it to the Village Office (250 Parkside Drive, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:00 pm) for processing and signatures. Get the permit before starting work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- 12 months; work must begin within 6 months
Who to contact
Bob Christensen
Building Inspector & Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 715-297-6600
- Address
- Village Office, 250 Parkside Drive, Dorchester, WI 54425
Contact from clarkcountywi.gov — 02a99f 366e01860e9b48839c42ecd404eb2acc
What to submit
- Village Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The Village requires a building permit when the combined cost of materials and labor is above $1,500 (residing, reshingling, interior finishing and cabinetry are exempt). The page does not mention fences.
- A building permit is valid 12 months; work must begin within 6 months of issuance. All projects must meet the Village zoning code (Ordinance 162, Village Zoning, adopted 1992, amended 2016), which could not be opened.
- Dorchester lies mainly in Clark County (part is in Marathon County).
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 Village of Dorchester, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Dorchester before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Dorchester?
Call the Village Office (715-654-5006) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what the zoning code allows. If it does, print and complete the Building Permit Application. Bring it to the Village Office (250 Parkside Drive, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:00 pm) for processing and signatures. Get the permit before starting work. 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 Village of Dorchester (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Dorchester?
Bob Christensen, Building Inspector & Zoning Administrator. Phone 715-297-6600.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Dorchester's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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