Town of Presque Isle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Presque Isle? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Presque Isle 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 715-686-2313 source
Still being confirmed with Presque Isle: Does a fence 2 ft or taller need a Town of Presque Isle zoning permit, and what height/setback rules apply?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Presque Isle
Steps based on presqueislewi.gov — town officials contacts
- Call Zoning Administrator Forest Jukich (715-686-2313) for an appointment to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit.
- If so, apply in writing on the Zoning Administrator's form and pay the fee from Exhibit A.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- Expires six months after issuance if construction has not started; exterior work must be completed within one year
Who to contact
Forest Jukich
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 715-686-2313
- Hours
- Call for an appointment
- Address
- Zoning Administrator, PO Box 221, Presque Isle, WI 54557
Contact from presqueislewi.gov — town officials contacts
What to submit
- Written application on the form prescribed by the Zoning Administrator
Other rules to know
- The Town has its own Comprehensive Shoreland District and Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 900, Subchapters 900-911) administered by the Town Zoning Administrator.
- Sec. 901.4.1.2 exempts "Decorative fences (those ornamental flower garden fences with a height of less than two (2) feet)" from the zoning permit requirement; the ordinance text read has no other fence rules.
- Visual clearance triangles near highway intersections allow only open fences with unobstructed vision (Sec. 902.11).
- Exhibit A lists "All Other Structures (Sheds, Decks, Satellite Dishes Etc.) $50.00"; fences are not named.
- Work started before a permit: minimum $200 fee or double the regular fee, whichever is greater (Sec. 901.4.1).
- Permits expire six months after issuance if construction has not started (Sec. 901.4.8).
- Vilas County Zoning (715-479-3620) still handles county shoreland zoning in this town; ask whether a county permit is also needed near a lake or river.
- Town Clerk Lori Thomas: 715-686-2473 ([email protected])
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 Presque Isle, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle?
Call Zoning Administrator Forest Jukich (715-686-2313) for an appointment to ask whether your fence needs a Town zoning permit. If so, apply in writing on the Zoning Administrator's form and pay the fee from Exhibit A. 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 Presque Isle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Presque Isle?
Forest Jukich, Zoning Administrator. Phone 715-686-2313.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Presque Isle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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