Town of Forest fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Forest? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Forest before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Forest (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-386-4680
Still being confirmed with Forest: What is the Town of Forest clerk phone, and does a fence need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Forest
- Call the Town clerk (Nikki Sunday per county election notice; phone not found) or County Community Development (715-386-4680).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development (staff assigned to Forest)
County zoning staff
- Phone
- 715-386-4680
- [email protected]
Contact from sccwi.gov — zoning
Other rules to know
- Town has its own zoning, not county zoning. townofforest.com is a different Town of Forest (Vernon 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 Forest, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Forest 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 Forest?
Call the Town clerk (Nikki Sunday per county election notice; phone not found) or County Community Development (715-386-4680). 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 Forest (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Forest?
Community Development (staff assigned to Forest), County zoning staff. Phone 715-386-4680, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Forest's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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