Town of Balsam Lake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Balsam Lake? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake (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 715-485-9279
Still being confirmed with Balsam Lake: Does the Town of Balsam Lake use Polk County zoning, and does a fence need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Balsam Lake
Steps based on polkcountywi.gov — zoning
- Call Polk County Land Information - Zoning at 715-485-9279 to ask whether a fence needs a land use permit, and confirm your town is under county zoning.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-485-9279
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Contact from polkcountywi.gov — zoning
Other rules to know
- Zoning status (Polk County zoning vs town zoning) not confirmed for this town. Polk County Zoning staff handle land use permits in all 24 towns for shoreland/county ordinances.
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 Balsam Lake, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake?
Call Polk County Land Information - Zoning at 715-485-9279 to ask whether a fence needs a land use permit, and confirm your town is under county zoning. 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 Balsam Lake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Balsam Lake?
Polk County Land Information - Zoning (fallback; no town clerk contact found). Phone 715-485-9279.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Balsam Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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