Village of Colfax fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Colfax? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Colfax before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 715-962-3311 source
Still being confirmed with Colfax: Does a Colfax residential fence need a permit, and what are the height and setback rules (Sec. 13-1-142)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Colfax
- Call the Village (715-962-3311) or the Building Inspector (Melstrom Inspections, LLC) before building; the Village lists fences among projects that may require a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Julie L. Mitchell
Village Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-962-3311
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00
- Address
- 613 Main Street, PO Box 417, Colfax, WI 54730
Contact from villageofcolfaxwi.org
Other rules to know
- Village Title 13 zoning (Sec. 13-1-142 Fences) exists but its text could not be read. Building inspector phone listed on the village page: 480-261-9014 (confirm).
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 Colfax, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Colfax 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 Colfax?
Call the Village (715-962-3311) or the Building Inspector (Melstrom Inspections, LLC) before building; the Village lists fences among projects that may require 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 Village of Colfax (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Colfax?
Julie L. Mitchell, Village Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 715-962-3311, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Colfax's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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