City of Phillips fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Phillips? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Phillips 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 715-339-3125 source
Still being confirmed with Phillips: Does the City of Phillips require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Phillips
- Call or email the Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall (715-339-3125, [email protected]) to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height/setback rules are.
- If a permit is needed, get the form from City Hall, 174 S. Eyder Ave, and turn it in with the fee to the Clerk/Treasurer.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Shelby Kosmer
Clerk/Treasurer (handles zoning)
- Phone
- 715-339-3125
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 174 S. Eyder Ave, Phillips, WI 54555
Contact from pricecounty.wi.gov — City of Phillips
Other rules to know
- The City's online Residential Building Permit Application lists demolition, new construction, remodeling and additions only; it does not mention fences. Fee on that form: cost of $10,000 and under is $50.00, $1.00 for every $1,000 after $10,000 (paid to the Clerk/Treasurer).
- Price County's municipal page lists zoning for the City as handled by the Clerk/Treasurer.
- The City's zoning/fence ordinance was not found online.
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 City of Phillips, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Phillips before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Phillips?
Call or email the Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall (715-339-3125, [email protected]) to ask whether a fence needs a permit and what the height/setback rules are. If a permit is needed, get the form from City Hall, 174 S. Eyder Ave, and turn it in with the fee to the Clerk/Treasurer. 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 City of Phillips (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Phillips?
Shelby Kosmer, Clerk/Treasurer (handles zoning). Phone 715-339-3125, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Phillips's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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