Town of Frankfort fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Frankfort? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Frankfort before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Frankfort (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-442-2295 source
Still being confirmed with Frankfort: Does a fence under or over 4 ft need a Town of Frankfort permit, and what setbacks apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Frankfort
Steps based on townoffrankfort.yolasite.com — Zoning Ordinance 2025 8 Final
- Call the Town Clerk, Debra Fisher (715-442-2295), and ask whether a fence needs a permit and who the Zoning Administrator is.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Debra Fisher
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-442-2295
Contact from townoffrankfort.yolasite.com — 2025 tax letter
Other rules to know
- Town zoning ordinance (Ord. 2025-8) defines a 'minor structure' to include 'walls and fences under four (4) feet in height' but never says whether minor structures need a permit; no fence section or fence height/setback rule was found. The Town Board appoints a Zoning Administrator (name not given); the Town Building Inspector issues permits for dwellings over $10,000 or 400 sq ft.
- Treasurer: Jill Anderson 715-285-5455, N4990 County Road D, Arkansaw, WI 54721.
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 Frankfort, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Frankfort before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Town zoning ordinance (Ord. 2025-8) defines a 'minor structure' to include 'walls and fences under four (4) feet in height' but never says whether minor structures need a permit; no fence section or fence height/setback rule was found. The Town Board appoints a Zoning Administrator (name not given); the Town Building Inspector issues permits for dwellings over $10,000 or 400 sq ft.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Frankfort?
Call the Town Clerk, Debra Fisher (715-442-2295), and ask whether a fence needs a permit and who the Zoning Administrator 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 Frankfort (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Frankfort?
Debra Fisher, Town Clerk. Phone 715-442-2295.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Frankfort's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Frankfort Zoning Ordinance 2025-8 (§17.04(2) 'Minor Structure'; §17.03 permits)
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