Calumet County, Wisconsin

Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville) fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)? Yes. Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville) requires a permit before you build a fence.

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Quick facts

Permit required: Yes source
Fee: $125 (Accessory Building/Structure or Use, i.e. Shed, Garage, Barn, Silo, Fence) source
Side and rear yards: No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade source
Front (street) yard: Open fences (no more than 50% opaque) not exceeding 6 feet may be placed in the road setback, but not in a public road right-of-way or a vision clearance triangle source
Corner lots: No structure over 3 feet in a vision clearance triangle (measured from road centerline intersection: 150 ft for town roads outside a platted subdivision, 125 ft inside one, 200 ft county roads, 250 ft state/federal roads; 25 ft along lot lines for sewered platted-subdivision lots) source
Distance from lot line: Fences are allowed in front, side and rear yards provided they are not in a public road right-of-way or vision clearance triangle and do not impede drainage; the Code Administrator can order a fence removed or altered if it affects drainage on adjacent parcels or a navigable water body. source
How to apply: Mail source

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)

Steps based on ledgeviewnaturecenter.org — Calumet County Zoning Permit Form

Download the Calumet County Zoning Permit Application.
Draw a to-scale site plan with a north arrow and dimensions showing all structures, lot lines and easements, and fill in the setback measurements.
Sign the application (owner or authorized agent) and the wetlands acknowledgment.
Send it to Planning, Zoning and Land Information, 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014 with a $125 check payable to Calumet County. Do not start until you have the permit (fees double if you start first).
Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.

Paying: $125 by check payable to Calumet County, with the application; fees are non-refundable and double if work starts without a permit
Inspections: County staff may enter the property at a reasonable time for land use inspections
Permit good for: 12 months from issuance if the use has not begun; a 12-month renewal can be issued if construction has started

Who to contact

Doug Depies
Code Administrator

Phone: (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Address: Calumet County Planning, Zoning and Land Information, 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014

Contact from ledgeviewnaturecenter.org — Zoning

What to submit

Calumet County Zoning Permit Application signed by the owner or agent
Site plan with a north arrow, drawn to scale with dimensions, showing all structures, lot lines and easements
Setback measurements (road centerline, side yards, rear yard, front yard/ROW, water)
$125 fee (check payable to Calumet County)

Official application form or packet

Other rules to know

Agricultural fences that meet Ch. 90, Wis. Stats. are exempt from the accessory structure (permit) requirements.
All fees double if a project is started without a permit.
Shoreland: fences located not less than 2 ft landward of the ordinary high-water mark and generally perpendicular to the shoreline can be exempt from the shoreland setback, but the county says a permit will likely still be needed.
Town of Brillion's website says the town is under Calumet County Zoning and lists Paul Hermes (920-858-0102) for building permits.
Town of New Holstein's website says building permits are required in the town and may be issued by the Town Chairman (Ben Henke, 920-418-3388), Calumet County Planning and Zoning (920-849-1493) or Witkowski Inspection (920-286-6133), depending on the project.
Town of Woodville's website says to call the office (920-507-0274) to determine which permit applies; building inspector is Witkowski Inspections Agency (920-286-6133).
County pages and forms are served from the ledgeviewnaturecenter.org domain (the county's website system), with calumetcounty.org emails and addresses.

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 Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville), WI?

Yes. Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville) requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)?

Side and rear yards: No closed fence shall exceed 9 feet in height from original grade. Front (street) yard: Open fences (no more than 50% opaque) not exceeding 6 feet may be placed in the road setback, but not in a public road right-of-way or a vision clearance triangle. Corner lots: No structure over 3 feet in a vision clearance triangle (measured from road centerline intersection: 150 ft for town roads outside a platted subdivision, 125 ft inside one, 200 ft county roads, 250 ft state/federal roads; 25 ft along lot lines for sewered platted-subdivision lots).

How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)?

Fences are allowed in front, side and rear yards provided they are not in a public road right-of-way or vision clearance triangle and do not impede drainage; the Code Administrator can order a fence removed or altered if it affects drainage on adjacent parcels or a navigable water body.

How much is a fence permit in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)?

$125 (Accessory Building/Structure or Use, i.e. Shed, Garage, Barn, Silo, Fence).

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)?

Download the Calumet County Zoning Permit Application. Draw a to-scale site plan with a north arrow and dimensions showing all structures, lot lines and easements, and fill in the setback measurements. Sign the application (owner or authorized agent) and the wetlands acknowledgment. Send it to Planning, Zoning and Land Information, 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014 with a $125 check payable to Calumet County. Do not start until you have the permit (fees double if you start first). 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 Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville) (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)?

Doug Depies, Code Administrator. Phone (920) 849-1493 Ext. 2306, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from Calumet County Zoning (Towns of Brillion, Charlestown, New Holstein and Woodville)'s own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Calumet County Zoning Ordinance Ch. 82, §82-31(c), §82-31(e)(4), §82-32(b)(2), §82-34(b) Fences, §82-39 Accessory Structures

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