Village of Suamico fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Suamico? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Suamico 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
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard; decorative or security fence (not chain-link) up to 6 ft if the part above 3 ft has at least 70% average open space source
- Corner lots
- Same as front in required corner side yard; 3 ft max within 25 ft of a right-of-way intersection source
- Good side faces
- The most attractive side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Suamico: Does the Village of Suamico require a permit for a residential fence, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Suamico
- Call the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator (Steve Dunks, 920-434-2212) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If required, get the permit online at suamico.org or at the Municipal Services Center, 12781 Velp Ave.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Steve Dunks
Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-434-2212
- [email protected]
- Address
- Municipal Services Center, 12781 Velp Ave., Suamico, WI 54313
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Other rules to know
- The Village's New Resident Guide says permits are needed for any alterations to your property and to call the building inspector if unsure; it does not list fences specifically.
- Permits are available online at suamico.org or in person at the Municipal Services Center.
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 Suamico, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Suamico before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Suamico?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard; decorative or security fence (not chain-link) up to 6 ft if the part above 3 ft has at least 70% average open space. Corner lots: Same as front in required corner side yard; 3 ft max within 25 ft of a right-of-way intersection.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Suamico?
The most attractive side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Suamico?
Call the Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator (Steve Dunks, 920-434-2212) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If required, get the permit online at suamico.org or at the Municipal Services Center, 12781 Velp Ave. 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 Suamico (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Suamico?
Steve Dunks, Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector. Phone 920-434-2212, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Suamico's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Suamico Zoning Code § 18.04(15) Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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