City of Ladysmith fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ladysmith? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ladysmith 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 715-532-0564
Still being confirmed with Ladysmith: Does the City of Ladysmith require a permit for a residential fence under Zoning Code 13-1-142, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ladysmith
- Call City Hall (715-532-0564) and ask whether a fence needs a permit under Zoning Code 13-1-142 and which application to use.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Sara Nelson
City Clerk
- Phone
- 715-532-0564
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 120 Miner Ave W, Ladysmith, WI (mail: PO Box 431, Ladysmith, WI 54848)
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Other rules to know
- The City's code index lists 'Fences and Hedges, Section 13-1-142', but the section text could not be opened (the city site blocks automated readers).
- The City's online Permits & Forms list has a Building Permit Application but no fence-specific form.
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 Ladysmith, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith?
Call City Hall (715-532-0564) and ask whether a fence needs a permit under Zoning Code 13-1-142 and which application to use. 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 Ladysmith (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ladysmith?
Sara Nelson, City Clerk. Phone 715-532-0564, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ladysmith's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §13-1-142 Fences and Hedges (cited in City code index; text not read)
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