Town of Egg Harbor fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Egg Harbor? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Egg Harbor 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 Town of Egg Harbor (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 920-743-6141 source
Still being confirmed with Egg Harbor: Is the Town of Egg Harbor under Door County comprehensive zoning, and does a fence need a town permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Egg Harbor
- Call the Town office (920-743-6141) and Door County Land Use Services (920-746-2323) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 920-743-6141
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; closed Friday
- Address
- Town of Egg Harbor, 5242 County Rd I, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Contact from townofeggharbor.org — frequently asked questions
Other rules to know
- The Town's FAQ lists activities that need a Town permit: new construction (including garages and outbuildings), exterior changes to existing buildings, converting a structure to a dwelling or business, driveways and roads, culverts and commercial signs. Fences are not mentioned.
- The Town's ordinance list has no town zoning or fence ordinance (Building Code/Architectural Review, Driveway, Sign, Land Division, Lighting and Tower ordinances are listed).
- Door County says its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance covers all areas of nine towns but does not name them; no Town page found says whether Egg Harbor (town) is one. If county zoning applies, fences are exempt from a county zoning permit (see the Door County Zoning entry).
- Building inspector: Brett Guilette, Inspection Specialists LLC, (920) 495-3201.
- Mailing address: 5242 County Rd I, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-8936. Do not confuse with the Village of Egg Harbor.
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 Egg Harbor, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Egg Harbor before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Egg Harbor?
Call the Town office (920-743-6141) and Door County Land Use Services (920-746-2323) to ask whether your fence needs a 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 Town of Egg Harbor (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Egg Harbor?
Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 920-743-6141.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Egg Harbor's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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