City of Independence fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Independence? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Independence 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 City of Independence (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 715-985-3055 source
Still being confirmed with Independence: Does the City of Independence require a permit for a residential fence, and who issues it?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Independence
- Call or email the City of Independence clerk to ask whether a fence needs a permit and who issues it.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Dawn Smieja
City of Independence Clerk
- Phone
- 715-985-3055
- [email protected]
Contact from mds.wi.gov — Clerks
Other rules to know
- Contact is the city clerk listed in the State of Wisconsin municipal clerk directory.
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 Independence, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Independence 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 Independence?
Call or email the City of Independence clerk to ask whether a fence needs a permit and who issues it. 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 Independence (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Independence?
Dawn Smieja, City of Independence Clerk. Phone 715-985-3055, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Independence's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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