City of Augusta fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Augusta? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Augusta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-286-2555 source
Still being confirmed with Augusta: Does a residential fence in the City of Augusta need a zoning or building notification permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Augusta
- Call City Hall (715-286-2555) and ask the building inspector or zoning administrator whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Keep the fence at least 2 ft from public right-of-way and within the street-yard 4 ft / 6 ft height limits.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Fred Dahlke
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 715-286-2555
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Address
- 145 W Lincoln St, PO Box 475, Augusta, WI 54722
Contact from cityofaugusta.org — building inspector
Other rules to know
- Fences over 4 ft must be open enough that 30% of their area lets air or light through.
- Zoning chapter 6.2 sets fence standards but the code text read does not say whether a fence needs a permit. Chapter 8 requires a building notification permit for buildings and a permit for swimming pools; fences are not mentioned except as pool enclosures (at least 4 ft).
- Zoning permit applications go to the Zoning Administrator; fees are set in section 11.10 (amounts not found).
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 Augusta, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Augusta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning chapter 6.2 sets fence standards but the code text read does not say whether a fence needs a permit. Chapter 8 requires a building notification permit for buildings and a permit for swimming pools; fences are not mentioned except as pool enclosures (at least 4 ft).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Augusta?
Call City Hall (715-286-2555) and ask the building inspector or zoning administrator whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. Keep the fence at least 2 ft from public right-of-way and within the street-yard 4 ft / 6 ft height limits. 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 Augusta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Augusta?
Fred Dahlke, Building Inspector. Phone 715-286-2555.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Augusta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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