Town of Pine River fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Pine River? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Pine River 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 715-536-7687 source
Still being confirmed with Pine River: Does a residential fence need a Town of Pine River zoning permit, and who is the Zoning Administrator?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Pine River
- Call the Town Clerk (715-536-7687) and ask the Town Zoning Administrator whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit.
- Near a lake, river or wetland? Also call Lincoln County Land Services (715-539-1087).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-536-7687
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Pine River Clerk, N1901 High Ridge Road, Merrill, WI 54452
Contact from co.lincoln.wi.us — pine river
Other rules to know
- Pine River has its own Town of Pine River Zoning Ordinance (energyzoning.org archive dated 9/22/2022). Sec. 2.2 requires a zoning permit before any structure is used or erected, except minor structures; 'structure' means anything constructed or erected that requires a more or less permanent location on the ground. The ordinance has no fence section and does not say whether fences are structures or minor structures.
- Vision clearance (Sec. 5.1): no obstructions such as structures, parking or vegetation between about 2 1/2 and 10 ft high within 15 ft of a street intersection corner (50 ft at arterial intersections); the archived text has OCR errors, so confirm with the Town.
- Zoning fees are set by the Town Board (Sec. 11.2); the Zoning Administrator issues permits in writing within 30 days.
- The Lincoln County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 21) applies in all unincorporated areas, so fences near lakes, rivers or wetlands may need county review; call Lincoln County Land Services (715-539-1087).
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 Pine River, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Pine River 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 Pine River?
Call the Town Clerk (715-536-7687) and ask the Town Zoning Administrator whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit. Near a lake, river or wetland? Also call Lincoln County Land Services (715-539-1087). 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 Pine River (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Pine River?
Town Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator). Phone 715-536-7687, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Pine River's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Pine River Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2.2 Zoning Permit
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