Town of Willard fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Willard? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Willard before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 715-595-4141
Still being confirmed with Willard: Does the Town of Willard require a permit for a residential fence under Sec. 20.03(4)(b), and what setback applies?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Willard
- Call the Town Clerk (715-595-4141) and ask whether a fence counts as 'construction activity' needing a permit and which setbacks apply.
- If yes, get the permit application from the Town Clerk or Zoning Committee (Sec. 20.16(1)) and pay the Appendix A fee before starting.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee per Appendix A, due before work starts
- Permit good for
- 1 year unless extended by Town Board (Sec. 20.03(4)(h))
Who to contact
Mary Jane Nelson
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 715-595-4141
- [email protected]
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Other rules to know
- Willard has its own Town zoning ordinance (Chapter 20, approved Oct. 11, 2021). Section 20.03(4)(b): 'A Permit is required for ANY construction activity.' Fences are not named in the ordinance, so whether this covers fences is unconfirmed.
- The Town's 2025 permit fee schedule (Appendix A) has no fence fee line.
- The ordinance does not set fence height or setback rules; building setbacks in Table 2 are written for buildings.
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 Willard, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Willard 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 Willard?
Call the Town Clerk (715-595-4141) and ask whether a fence counts as 'construction activity' needing a permit and which setbacks apply. If yes, get the permit application from the Town Clerk or Zoning Committee (Sec. 20.16(1)) and pay the Appendix A fee before starting. 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 Willard (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Willard?
Mary Jane Nelson, Town Clerk. Phone 715-595-4141, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Willard's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Willard Zoning Ordinance Ch. 20, Sec. 20.03(4)
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