Town of Day fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Day? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Day 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in yards abutting streets source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in yards abutting streets; visual clearance triangles at intersections apply (Sec. 3.11) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- All fences shall be installed with the finished side facing the adjoining property. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Day: Does a residential fence need a Town of Day zoning permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Day
Steps based on townofdaywi.gov — application zoning permit
- Email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit.
- If it does, fill out the Town zoning permit application and attach a scaled site plan showing the fence and its distances from lot lines and the road.
- Email it to [email protected] or mail/deliver it to 122518 County Road C, Stratford, WI 54484.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town of Day, 122518 County Road C, Stratford, WI 54484
Contact from townofdaywi.gov — application zoning permit
What to submit
- Town zoning permit application
- Site plan drawn to scale showing the project location, dimensions, setbacks and any well or septic system
Other rules to know
- The Town of Day adopted its own Zoning Code (Ord. 2026-02, adopted March 18, 2026, effective April 1, 2026), administered by a Town Zoning Administrator.
- The code's zoning permit section (4.05) does not list fences either as requiring a permit or as exempt; zoning permit applications must include a surveyed plat certified by a registered land surveyor or engineer plus a scaled drawing.
- Security fences (non-residential districts only) may be up to 10 ft and must be an open type.
- Fees are set by the Town Board in a fee schedule posted at Town Hall (Sec. 4.11).
- Marathon County's town officials directory lists Kevin Breit as Building Inspector / Zoning Admin for this town with phone 715-396-1176 (other towns list him at 715-693-1176) and Clerk Rebecca Post, 715-650-7095 (town identified by the directory's alphabetical order).
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 Day, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Day before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Day?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in yards abutting streets. Corner lots: 4 ft in yards abutting streets; visual clearance triangles at intersections apply (Sec. 3.11).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Day?
Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Day?
All fences shall be installed with the finished side facing the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Day?
Email [email protected] to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit. If it does, fill out the Town zoning permit application and attach a scaled site plan showing the fence and its distances from lot lines and the road. Email it to [email protected] or mail/deliver it to 122518 County Road C, Stratford, WI 54484. 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 Day (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Day?
Town of Day Zoning Administrator. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Day's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Day Zoning Code Sec. 3.07(3)(d) Fences (Ord. 2026-02)
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