Town of Dunn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Dunn? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dunn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft on the rear lot line source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft on front lot lines source
- Corner lots
- No fence in the vision triangle of any highway without town chairman or highway commissioner approval source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences go inside the property line unless the adjacent owner consents in writing to a fence on the line. No fence in public right-of-way or highway vision triangle without approval from the town chairman or highway commissioner. Shoreland and floodplain areas may have more restrictive rules. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences must be kept in good condition; agricultural-purpose fences in agriculture-zoned land are excepted.
- How to apply
- Call 715-231-6520 source
Still being confirmed with Dunn: Does a residential fence in a county-zoned town need a zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Dunn
- Call or email Planning & Zoning (715-231-6520, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit; the county ordinance text read does not say.
- If a permit is needed, use the General Zoning Permit application with a site plan showing distances to lot lines and the road.
- Check with your town and any other agencies before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Cash or check payable to Dunn County Zoning
- Review time
- Expedited within 10 working days of a complete application
- Inspections
- One site inspection included
- Permit good for
- 2 years
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning Division
Dunn County Environmental Services
- Phone
- 715-231-6520
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment (call or email); county offices Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30
- Address
- 3001 US Highway 12 East, Suite 240, Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact from dunncountywi.gov — planningzoning
What to submit
- General Zoning Permit application (if required)
- Site plan with distances to lot lines and road
Other rules to know
- The Town of Dunn follows the Dunn County zoning ordinance, so fence permits come from the county zoning office, not the town.
- Fee for a General Zoning Permit is $200 (expedited $370); accessory structure permits $125-$140 (expedited $275-$310). The permit form does not mention fences.
- Zoning permits valid 2 years; expedited applications processed within ten working days of a complete application; one site inspection included.
- Checks payable to 'Dunn County Zoning'.
- The county page lists the Village of Elk Mound among its excluded areas as well as the Town of Elk Mound.
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 Dunn, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Dunn before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Dunn?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft on the rear lot line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft on front lot lines. Corner lots: No fence in the vision triangle of any highway without town chairman or highway commissioner approval.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Dunn?
Fences go inside the property line unless the adjacent owner consents in writing to a fence on the line. No fence in public right-of-way or highway vision triangle without approval from the town chairman or highway commissioner. Shoreland and floodplain areas may have more restrictive rules.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Dunn?
Finished side faces the adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Dunn?
Call or email Planning & Zoning (715-231-6520, [email protected]) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit; the county ordinance text read does not say. If a permit is needed, use the General Zoning Permit application with a site plan showing distances to lot lines and the road. Check with your town and any other agencies before building. 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 Dunn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Dunn?
Planning & Zoning Division, Dunn County Environmental Services. Phone 715-231-6520, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Dunn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: County Zoning Ordinance Ch. 13, Sec. 13.3.10.02(a) Fences in setback areas
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