Town of Richmond fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Richmond? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Richmond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 feet source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 feet high within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-1); wire fences may be permitted source
- Distance from lot line
- On the side yards the fence shall not project into the principal building required setback distance and shall be in compliance with required vision clearance (§17.04(2)(c)). source
- How to apply
- Call 715-526-6527 source
Still being confirmed with Richmond: Does a residential fence need a Town of Richmond building or zoning permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Richmond
- Call the Town of Richmond office (715-526-6527) to ask the Building Inspector whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep residential fences to side and rear yards, 8 ft max, out of the principal building's side setback and the corner vision area.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 715-526-6527
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.; other hours by appointment
- Address
- Town of Richmond, N5170 County Road MM (mail: PO Box 240, Shawano, WI 54166)
Contact from richmondwi.com — town board staff
Other rules to know
- Town of Richmond Zoning Code Ch. 17 (amendments through Oct. 1, 2021). §17.18(1) requires a building permit from the Building Inspector before any building or structure is built; the code does not say whether fences need one.
- Residential fences are allowed only in rear and side yards in residential districts (so not in front yards).
- Do not confuse with the Town of Richmond in St. Croix County (townofrichmondwi.gov) or Walworth County.
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 Richmond, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Richmond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Richmond?
Side and rear yards: 8 feet. Corner lots: No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 feet high within 35 feet of an intersection (except C-1); wire fences may be permitted.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Richmond?
On the side yards the fence shall not project into the principal building required setback distance and shall be in compliance with required vision clearance (§17.04(2)(c)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Richmond?
Call the Town of Richmond office (715-526-6527) to ask the Building Inspector whether your fence needs a permit. Keep residential fences to side and rear yards, 8 ft max, out of the principal building's side setback and the corner vision area. 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 Richmond (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Richmond?
Town Clerk / Building Inspector, Town of Richmond. Phone 715-526-6527.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Richmond's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Richmond Zoning Code §17.04(2)(c) Residential Fence Restrictions; §17.03(6) Vision Clearance
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