Town of Hartland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hartland? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hartland before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted on property lines provided a written agreement between adjacent property owners (Sec. 6.2(3)). source
- How to apply
- Call 920-228-1109 source
Still being confirmed with Hartland: Does a residential fence need a Town zoning permit, and is there a height limit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Hartland
- Call Town Zoning Administrator Tim Leitermann (920-228-1109) to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit.
- Putting the fence on the property line? Get a written agreement with your neighbor.
- If a permit is needed, fill out the Town Zoning Permit Application and pay the fee the Zoning Administrator gives you.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Tim Leitermann
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-228-1109
Contact from townofhartlandwi.com — zoning
What to submit
Other rules to know
- The Town has its own zoning (adopted Dec. 2012) and issues zoning permits through its Zoning Administrator; shoreland permits come from Shawano County (715-526-6766).
- Sec. 2.5(2) requires a zoning permit for the construction or erection of structures unless exempted in Sec. 2.6; Sec. 2.6(7) exempts structures less than 36 inches above grade. The ordinance does not say directly whether fences need a zoning permit.
- Non-residential security fences may be on property lines but not over 10 ft and must be an open type (woven wire or wrought iron) (Sec. 6.2(4)).
- Vision triangle at intersections: no structure, trees or shrubbery may obstruct the sight triangle (Sec. 5.1).
- When emailing the Zoning Administrator, include your name, property address and tax parcel number (starting with 022).
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 Hartland, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hartland before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Hartland?
Residential fences are permitted on property lines provided a written agreement between adjacent property owners (Sec. 6.2(3)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Hartland?
Call Town Zoning Administrator Tim Leitermann (920-228-1109) to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit. Putting the fence on the property line? Get a written agreement with your neighbor. If a permit is needed, fill out the Town Zoning Permit Application and pay the fee the Zoning Administrator gives you. 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 Hartland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hartland?
Tim Leitermann, Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-228-1109.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Hartland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Hartland Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.2(3) Residential fences
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