Village of Wrightstown fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Wrightstown? Yes. The Village of Wrightstown requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft from the building setback to the front property line; 4 ft if 90% see-through source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft from the building setback to the side property line (4 ft if 90% see-through); 3 ft max within 25 ft of street right-of-way intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be on a lot line; no fences, plantings or hedges in a dedicated street right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The most attractive side of a fence shall face adjoining property or a public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or electrically charged fences (except actively farmed parcels over 10 acres); sharp or pointed pickets or otherwise dangerous fences; snow fencing as permanent fencing (allowed temporarily Oct 15-Apr 15 in specified situations). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Wrightstown
Steps based on wrightstown.us — building permitsinspections
- Prepare a sketch or design of the fence.
- Apply through the Village's online Building Permit Portal (Community Connect), or call Village Hall (920-532-5567) for another way to apply.
- Pay the permit fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Paul Birschbach
Building Inspector (Birschbach Inspection Service LLC)
- Phone
- 920-378-2857
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 352 High Street, Wrightstown, WI 54180
Contact from browncountywi.gov — 2026 27 BROWN COUNTY DIRECTORY 11 05 26
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Sketch or design of the fence
Other rules to know
- A nonconforming fence cannot be altered, enlarged or replaced unless the entire fence is brought into compliance.
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 Wrightstown, WI?
Yes. The Village of Wrightstown requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Wrightstown?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft from the building setback to the front property line; 4 ft if 90% see-through. Corner lots: 3 ft from the building setback to the side property line (4 ft if 90% see-through); 3 ft max within 25 ft of street right-of-way intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Wrightstown?
Fences may be on a lot line; no fences, plantings or hedges in a dedicated street right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Wrightstown?
The most attractive side of a fence shall face adjoining property or a public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Wrightstown?
Prepare a sketch or design of the fence. Apply through the Village's online Building Permit Portal (Community Connect), or call Village Hall (920-532-5567) for another way to apply. Pay the permit fee. 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 Wrightstown (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Wrightstown?
Paul Birschbach, Building Inspector (Birschbach Inspection Service LLC). Phone 920-378-2857, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Wrightstown's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Wrightstown Zoning Ordinance § 206-17 Fences, walls and hedges
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