Town of Garfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Garfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Garfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-268-4414
Still being confirmed with Garfield: Does the Town of Garfield require a permit for a fence, and who is the Zoning Administrator? (No contact found.)
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Garfield
Steps based on townofgarfield.com — faqs
- Call Town Clerk Sue Knutson at 715-268-4414 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and to make an appointment for an application (the town site says building permit applications are done by appointment or mailed).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Sue Knutson
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-268-4414
- Address
- 690 Minneapolis St, Amery, WI 54001
Contact from townofgarfield.com — faqs
Other rules to know
- Town has its own Zoning Ordinance No. 3-2010 (effective Feb. 1, 2011). It has no general fence height/setback rule; permits are issued by the Town Zoning Administrator.
- Town site lists Ben Campbell as building inspector (715-556-3136) and town hall phone 715-268-4857.
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 Garfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Garfield 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 Garfield?
Call Town Clerk Sue Knutson at 715-268-4414 to ask whether a fence needs a permit and to make an appointment for an application (the town site says building permit applications are done by appointment or mailed). 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 Garfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Garfield?
Sue Knutson, Town Clerk. Phone 715-268-4414.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Garfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Garfield Zoning Ordinance No. 3-2010
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