Village of Denmark fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Denmark? Yes. The Village of Denmark requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Denmark (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per Village fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- Screening fences 6 ft (8 ft around swimming pools); ornamental up to 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Screening fences and hedges 4 ft; ornamental fences 4 ft if less than 50% opaque, 6 ft if less than 20% opaque source
- Corner lots
- Street-yard limits apply; vision corner requirements apply source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from all lot lines; 2 ft clearance from a building the fence parallels. Owner must locate property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjoining property; the side with protruding studs or posts faces the owner's lot. source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: barbed wire, electrical fences, and single-, double- or triple-strand fences; sharp or pointed pickets or other dangerous elements. Berms and retaining walls may not be used to raise grade for screening height. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-680-2778
Still being confirmed with Denmark: Is the fence site plan permit filed at the Village Hall at 100 N. Wall St., and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Denmark
- Locate your property lines and plan the fence at least 2 ft off every lot line.
- Apply to the Village for a site plan permit (or amendment) for the fence and pay the fee on the Village fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Chelsea Myers
Building Inspector (Village Clerk: Sherri Konkol, 920-863-6400)
- Phone
- 920-680-2778
- Address
- Village of Denmark, 100 North Wall Street (P.O. Box 310), Denmark, WI 54208
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What to submit
- Site plan permit application (or amendment to an existing site plan permit)
Other rules to know
- Temporary seasonal fences such as snow fences are exempt from the permit.
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 Denmark, WI?
Yes. The Village of Denmark requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Denmark?
Side and rear yards: Screening fences 6 ft (8 ft around swimming pools); ornamental up to 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Screening fences and hedges 4 ft; ornamental fences 4 ft if less than 50% opaque, 6 ft if less than 20% opaque. Corner lots: Street-yard limits apply; vision corner requirements apply.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Denmark?
At least 2 ft from all lot lines; 2 ft clearance from a building the fence parallels. Owner must locate property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Denmark?
Finished side faces the adjoining property; the side with protruding studs or posts faces the owner's lot.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Denmark?
Per Village fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Denmark?
Locate your property lines and plan the fence at least 2 ft off every lot line. Apply to the Village for a site plan permit (or amendment) for the fence and pay the fee on 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 Denmark (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Denmark?
Chelsea Myers, Building Inspector (Village Clerk: Sherri Konkol, 920-863-6400). Phone 920-680-2778.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Denmark's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Denmark Zoning Ordinance § 315-84 Fences, walls, hedges, and berms
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