City of New Holstein fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of New Holstein? Yes. The City of New Holstein requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet (up to 8 feet on a residential lot abutting a non-residential district, with Common Council approval) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 feet on corner lots and in street/alley setback areas (4 feet if at least 90% open); no fence over 2½ feet between the front of the home and the front lot line source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 30 inches in the vision clearance triangle (20 feet from the intersection) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences will be set back a minimum of eighteen (18) inches from the lot line to allow for maintenance by their owners. No fence within four feet of alley right-of-way lines. source
- Good side faces
- In residential districts, the finished side of any fence shall be oriented towards the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences (except in zoned Industrial and Agricultural Districts); wire-bound lath snow fencing as a permanent fence; sharp or pointed pickets; dangerous material along or within four feet of public streets, sidewalks or alleys. source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 901-0288 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of New Holstein
Steps based on cdn.townweb.com — Chapter 12 Zoning Code
- Get the Application for Building Permit (Forms & Permits page).
- Prepare plans showing the fence location (at least 18 inches from the lot line) and height.
- Call Building Inspector Cary Nate (920-901-0288, by appointment) and submit the application and plans; don't build until the permit is approved.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online payment link (govpaynow) on the Building Inspector page; fee amount not listed
- Review time
- Building Inspector must approve and grant the permit before installation
Who to contact
Cary Nate
Building Inspector (contracted; Chief Building Inspector for the Town of Grand Chute)
- Phone
- (920) 901-0288
- Hours
- By Appointment
- Address
- New Holstein City Hall, 2110 Washington Street, New Holstein, WI 53061
Contact from cityofnewholstein.org — building inspector
What to submit
- Application with plans for the Building Inspector
Other rules to know
- A fence may be up to two inches taller than the limit to leave clearance above the ground.
- Fences over 6 ft need a permit from the Building Inspector, subject to Council approval.
- Joint fence agreements between neighbors must be written, signed, notarized and recorded with the Calumet County Register of Deeds.
- The City posts a 'Fence Rules & Regulations' handout on its Forms & Permits page (not read here).
- The City's 'Fees 2025' PDF and fence handout could not be located or fetched, so the fee is still unknown.
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 City of New Holstein, WI?
Yes. The City of New Holstein requires a permit before you build a fence. Fences over 6 ft need a permit from the Building Inspector, subject to Council approval.
How tall can a fence be in the City of New Holstein?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet (up to 8 feet on a residential lot abutting a non-residential district, with Common Council approval). Front (street) yard: 3 feet on corner lots and in street/alley setback areas (4 feet if at least 90% open); no fence over 2½ feet between the front of the home and the front lot line. Corner lots: Nothing over 30 inches in the vision clearance triangle (20 feet from the intersection).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of New Holstein?
Fences will be set back a minimum of eighteen (18) inches from the lot line to allow for maintenance by their owners. No fence within four feet of alley right-of-way lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of New Holstein?
In residential districts, the finished side of any fence shall be oriented towards the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of New Holstein?
Get the Application for Building Permit (Forms & Permits page). Prepare plans showing the fence location (at least 18 inches from the lot line) and height. Call Building Inspector Cary Nate (920-901-0288, by appointment) and submit the application and plans; don't build until the permit is approved. 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 City of New Holstein (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of New Holstein?
Cary Nate, Building Inspector (contracted; Chief Building Inspector for the Town of Grand Chute). Phone (920) 901-0288.
Sources
Summarized from the City of New Holstein's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §12.08.31 Fences
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