Village of Ashwaubenon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Ashwaubenon? Yes. The Village of Ashwaubenon requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft within front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots have two front yards (3 ft in both front yard setbacks) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fence may be constructed all the way up to the property line but shall not cross on to the neighbor's property. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative side of fence shall face the neighbors. source
- Not allowed
- Sharp pointed pickets dangerous to life or limb (pickets need a minimum 1/2 inch flat top). source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Ashwaubenon
Steps based on ashwaubenon.gov — fence permit
- Complete the Village fence permit application.
- Draw a site plan showing the fence location relative to your property lines.
- Not hiring a Wisconsin licensed contractor? Sign the waiver form.
- Email the application and plans to [email protected] and pay the $50 fee.
- Call for a final inspection when the fence is complete (920-492-2309).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50
- Inspections
- Final inspection when fence is complete
Who to contact
Katie Lima
Building Inspection
- Phone
- 920-492-2309
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2155 Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
Contact from browncountywi.gov — 2026 27 BROWN COUNTY DIRECTORY 11 05 26
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application
- Site plan showing the location of the fence in relation to the property lines
- Signed waiver form if not hiring a Wisconsin licensed contractor
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 Ashwaubenon, WI?
Yes. The Village of Ashwaubenon requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft within front yard setback. Corner lots: Corner lots have two front yards (3 ft in both front yard setbacks).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
Fence may be constructed all the way up to the property line but shall not cross on to the neighbor's property.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
Decorative side of fence shall face the neighbors.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
Complete the Village fence permit application. Draw a site plan showing the fence location relative to your property lines. Not hiring a Wisconsin licensed contractor? Sign the waiver form. Email the application and plans to [email protected] and pay the $50 fee. Call for a final inspection when the fence is complete (920-492-2309). permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Ashwaubenon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Ashwaubenon?
Katie Lima, Building Inspection. Phone 920-492-2309, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Ashwaubenon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ashwaubenon Code Chapter 5 Article 8
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