Town of Theresa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Theresa? Yes. The Town of Theresa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- Inspector schedule: Fence $35.00; zoning Other (fence/deck/pool) $25.00; current total not independently established
- How to apply
- Email, mail
Still being confirmed with Theresa: Do the inspector’s $35 building and $25 zoning charges both apply to a residential fence? Are fence-specific height and setback limits available? Is there a published fence-permit payment procedure? Is there a published review time for fence applications? Is an inspection required after a fence is installed? Does the fence permit have a start or completion deadline?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Theresa
Steps based on storage.googleapis.com — Town Zoning Permit Application
- Complete the Application for Zoning Permit and site sketch.
- Send the zoning application to Dennis Fleischer at [email protected] or N9057 Cty. Rd. AY, Theresa, WI 53091.
- For the building permit listed by the contracted inspector, email the completed application and plans to [email protected].
- Wait for required approvals before starting.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-515-6263
- [email protected]
- Address
- Dennis Fleischer, Land Use Administrator, N9057 Cty. Rd. AY, Theresa, WI 53091
What to submit
- Application for Zoning Permit
- Site sketch with structure, well, septic, roads, lot lines and distances
- Building permit application required by inspector’s fence checklist
Other rules to know
- Town zoning application supplies an explicit send-to contact. Inspector’s municipality section expressly lists fencing as building-permit work.
- Certified zoning ordinance dated December 2, 2024 did not yield an ordinary residential fence height rule. Generic accessory-building dimensions were not assigned to fences.
- Order of zoning versus building review and required fence inspections remains unverified.
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 Theresa, WI?
Yes. The Town of Theresa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Theresa?
Inspector schedule: Fence $35.00; zoning Other (fence/deck/pool) $25.00; current total not independently established.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Theresa?
Complete the Application for Zoning Permit and site sketch. Send the zoning application to Dennis Fleischer at [email protected] or N9057 Cty. Rd. AY, Theresa, WI 53091. For the building permit listed by the contracted inspector, email the completed application and plans to [email protected]. Wait for required approvals before starting. 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 Town of Theresa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Theresa?
. Phone 608-515-6263, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Theresa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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