Village of Howard fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Howard? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Howard before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (pool fencing up to 8 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in corner side yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be located on lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The most attractive side of a fence shall face outward toward adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire fences, electrical fences, and single, double and triple strand fences; sharp or pointed pickets dangerous to life or limb. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-434-4640
Still being confirmed with Howard: Does the Village of Howard require a permit for a residential fence, and if so what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Howard
- Contact the Village building inspector (Gary Klinka, 920-434-5560) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Eric Baumann
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-434-4640
- Address
- Village of Howard, 2456 Glendale Avenue (mail: P.O. Box 12207, Green Bay, WI 54307-2207)
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Other rules to know
- Hedges must be kept trimmed and on the owner's property.
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 Howard, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Howard before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Howard?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (pool fencing up to 8 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yard. Corner lots: 4 ft in corner side yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Howard?
Fences may be located on lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Howard?
The most attractive side of a fence shall face outward toward adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Howard?
Contact the Village building inspector (Gary Klinka, 920-434-5560) to confirm whether a fence permit is needed. 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 Howard (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Howard?
Eric Baumann, Building Inspector. Phone 920-434-4640.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Howard's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Howard Code §§ 50-949 to 50-952 (Article V, Division 6 Fences)
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