Village of Bellevue fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Bellevue? Yes. The Village of Bellevue requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Solid 3 ft; open decorative fencing less than 50% opaque up to 4 ft source
- Corner lots
- Corner side yard: solid 3 ft; less than 20% opaque up to 5 ft; solid 6 ft allowed at least 15 ft from the corner side property line. Vision triangle rules (§ 500-410) apply. source
- Distance from lot line
- Owner must locate property lines before construction. Through lots: 12 ft minimum setback from the street-side property line, with an access gate. source
- Good side faces
- Structural supporting elements must be on the inside, facing away from the street. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or other dangerous material on residentially zoned property (and within 4 ft of a public street, sidewalk or alley); sharp or pointed pickets. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Bellevue
- Locate your property lines.
- Apply for a fence permit with Village building inspection (in person at the Village Offices or through the Citizen Self Service permit portal) and pay the permit fee.
- Schedule inspections at least 48 hours in advance with a building inspector.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per Village permit fee schedule
- Inspections
- Contact a building inspector at least 48 hours in advance
- Permit good for
- One year
Who to contact
Michelle Du Chateau
Assistant Planner/Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-593-5506
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. to Noon (days not specified)
- Address
- Village Offices, 2828 Allouez Avenue, Bellevue, WI (web footer lists 3100 Eaton Road, Bellevue, WI 54311)
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Other rules to know
- Damaged fences must be repaired or removed within 90 days.
- Work done without a permit may incur a double permit fee, stop-work order and daily fines.
- Village permits other than Uniform Dwelling Code permits are valid for one year.
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 Bellevue, WI?
Yes. The Village of Bellevue requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Bellevue?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Solid 3 ft; open decorative fencing less than 50% opaque up to 4 ft. Corner lots: Corner side yard: solid 3 ft; less than 20% opaque up to 5 ft; solid 6 ft allowed at least 15 ft from the corner side property line. Vision triangle rules (§ 500-410) apply..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Bellevue?
Owner must locate property lines before construction. Through lots: 12 ft minimum setback from the street-side property line, with an access gate.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Bellevue?
Structural supporting elements must be on the inside, facing away from the street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Bellevue?
Locate your property lines. Apply for a fence permit with Village building inspection (in person at the Village Offices or through the Citizen Self Service permit portal) and pay the permit fee. Schedule inspections at least 48 hours in advance with a building inspector. 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 Bellevue (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Bellevue?
Michelle Du Chateau, Assistant Planner/Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-593-5506, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Bellevue's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Bellevue Zoning Code § 500-416 Fences, walls, hedges, and berms location and height
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