Village of Allouez fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Allouez? Yes. The Village of Allouez requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set in Village Code Chapter 225 (Fees and Charges) / Village fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where adjoining nonresidential zoning) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (sight triangle rules also apply near driveways and intersections) source
- Corner lots
- Same side-yard limits; sight triangles 30 ft back at street intersections and 15 ft at driveways/alleys source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence within the dedicated street right-of-way. Side and rear fences not abutting a street may be on the property line if maintenance can be done without trespassing or via a recorded maintenance easement. source
- Good side faces
- Structural supports on the inside, facing away from the street or adjoining properties. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electrically charged fences; railroad ties, blocking lumber, pallets or similar; snow fence as permanent fencing; single or double strand wire; sharp or pointed parts; used, damaged or unsafe materials; rope, chicken wire, plywood and other non-fence materials. Chain-link (galvanized or vinyl-coated) is not allowed in the front yard. In residential zones, no fabric, mesh or slats woven through chain link to make a screening fence; no exposed agricultural-style metal posts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Allouez
- Sketch the fence location, height and materials showing it meets Chapter 229.
- Apply for a permit through the Village online permit portal or at Village Hall, 1900 Libal Street (fences are handled by the Neighborhood Compliance Inspector, 920-448-2800 x121).
- Pay the permit fee set in the Village fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee per Village Code Chapter 225 / fee schedule
Who to contact
Jeff Huguet
Neighborhood Compliance Inspector (fences and sheds under 200 sq ft)
- Phone
- 920-448-2800 x121
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:00-11:00 a.m.
- Address
- Allouez Village Hall, 1900 Libal Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Contact from villageofallouezwi.gov — building and zoning permits
What to submit
- Permit application
- Sketch, design or other description showing the fence complies
Other rules to know
- A permit from the Building Inspector is required for any fence over 30 inches tall or any fence within the minimum front setback (§ 229-3(A)).
- No permit needed for construction safety barriers, temporary fences up to 14 days, or underground pet containment systems.
- Materials must be high quality and of good appearance (decorative block, brick, stone, treated wood, redwood, cedar, vinyl, wrought iron, etc.).
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 Village of Allouez, WI?
Yes. The Village of Allouez requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit needed for construction safety barriers, temporary fences up to 14 days, or underground pet containment systems.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Allouez?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where adjoining nonresidential zoning). Front (street) yard: 3 ft (sight triangle rules also apply near driveways and intersections). Corner lots: Same side-yard limits; sight triangles 30 ft back at street intersections and 15 ft at driveways/alleys.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Allouez?
No fence within the dedicated street right-of-way. Side and rear fences not abutting a street may be on the property line if maintenance can be done without trespassing or via a recorded maintenance easement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Allouez?
Structural supports on the inside, facing away from the street or adjoining properties.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Allouez?
Set in Village Code Chapter 225 (Fees and Charges) / Village fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Allouez?
Sketch the fence location, height and materials showing it meets Chapter 229. Apply for a permit through the Village online permit portal or at Village Hall, 1900 Libal Street (fences are handled by the Neighborhood Compliance Inspector, 920-448-2800 x121). Pay the permit fee set in the Village fee schedule. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Allouez (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Allouez?
Jeff Huguet, Neighborhood Compliance Inspector (fences and sheds under 200 sq ft). Phone 920-448-2800 x121, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Allouez's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Allouez Village Code Chapter 229 Fences (amended by Ord. 2024-07)
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