City of Altoona fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Altoona? Yes. The City of Altoona requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Altoona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Altoona: What are the fence height limits, setbacks and permit fee? (Fence checklist and Title 19 not readable.)
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Altoona
Steps based on altoonawi.gov — index
- Check the City's Building Inspection page and its Fence Permit Application Checklist.
- Apply for the building permit through the City's online building permit system, or call City Hall at 715-839-6092.
- Pay permit fees through the City's online payment page or at City Hall.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online via the City's payment page (amounts not shown)
Who to contact
Matt Flatland
Building Official
- Phone
- 715-839-6092
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-4 PM
- Address
- City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
Contact from altoonawi.gov — contact us
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application Checklist (see Building Inspection page)
Other rules to know
- The Building Inspection page lists fences among the projects that need a building permit. It links to a Fence Permit Application Checklist; the checklist and zoning code text could not be opened, so heights and setbacks are not listed.
- Permit fee amounts are not shown on the page; the page links to the City's online payment page.
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 City of Altoona, WI?
Yes. The City of Altoona requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Altoona?
Check the City's Building Inspection page and its Fence Permit Application Checklist. Apply for the building permit through the City's online building permit system, or call City Hall at 715-839-6092. Pay permit fees through the City's online payment page or at City Hall. 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 City of Altoona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Altoona?
Matt Flatland, Building Official. Phone 715-839-6092, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Altoona's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code (Title 19)
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