Town of Rietbrock fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Rietbrock? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Rietbrock 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 source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts; at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences are not permitted in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 715-257-7014 source
Still being confirmed with Rietbrock: Does a residential fence need a Town of Rietbrock zoning certificate, and who issues it?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Rietbrock
- Call the Town Clerk, Jody Davis (715-257-7014), to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning certificate and who the Building Inspector is.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jody Davis
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-257-7014
Contact from marathoncounty.gov — towns
Other rules to know
- The Town has its own Zoning Ordinance (codified 1996; archived copy July 2023). The Building Inspector issues all zoning certificates (Sec. 4.02(a)).
- The ordinance text reviewed does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
- No building inspector or zoning administrator is listed for the Town on the County's town officials page; Clerk Jody Davis, 715-257-7014.
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 Rietbrock, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Rietbrock before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The ordinance text reviewed does not say whether a fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Rietbrock?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in yards abutting streets. Corner lots: 4 ft in yards abutting streets.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Rietbrock?
Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts; at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Rietbrock?
Call the Town Clerk, Jody Davis (715-257-7014), to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning certificate and who the Building Inspector is. 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 Rietbrock (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Rietbrock?
Jody Davis, Town Clerk. Phone 715-257-7014.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Rietbrock's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Rietbrock Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.07(3)(d) (fences)
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