Village of Potter fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Potter? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Potter before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 feet across the front yard forward of the front corners of the house source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 3 feet that blocks the view in the 50-foot vision triangle at street intersections (chain link that doesn't obstruct the view is exempt) source
- Good side faces
- The finished side must face outward. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences need a conditional use permit except in the Agricultural (A) district for livestock control. Fences may not block access to a utility easement. source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Potter: The ordinance requires a permit for any structure; does that include fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Potter
Steps based on villageofpotter.com — LandUsePermitApp
- Clearly stake or mark the fence location on the property.
- Fill out the Village Land Use Permit Application with a site plan (dimensions, north direction, setbacks).
- Mail or return it with the permit fee to Village of Potter, PO Box 162, Potter, WI 54160.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Permit fee per the Village fee schedule (on file with the Village Clerk), returned with the application
- Inspections
- Applicant gives the Code Administrator permission to enter the property for inspections
- Permit good for
- Lapses if work is not started within one year of issuance
Who to contact
Lisa Herrick
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 920-810-2970
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Contact the Clerk for an Appointment
- Address
- Village of Potter, PO BOX 162, Potter, WI 54160
Contact from villageofpotter.com — officials
What to submit
- Village Land Use Permit Application signed by the owner or authorized applicant
- Site plan with existing buildings, proposed work, dimensions, north direction and setbacks
- Permit fee
Other rules to know
- Sec. 7.1 requires a land use permit before any structure is erected; fences are not among the exemptions (permit requirement inferred from the ordinance, not stated fence-specifically).
- Allowed materials: wood, concrete, block, stone, steel, chain link, plantings or other ornamental materials; fences must be kept in good repair.
- Stake or mark the project on the property before applying.
- Building Inspector: Stephanie Potter, MSA, 608-355-8902 / cell 608-617-5691, [email protected].
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 Potter, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Potter before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Potter?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: 3 feet across the front yard forward of the front corners of the house. Corner lots: Nothing over 3 feet that blocks the view in the 50-foot vision triangle at street intersections (chain link that doesn't obstruct the view is exempt).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Potter?
The finished side must face outward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Potter?
Clearly stake or mark the fence location on the property. Fill out the Village Land Use Permit Application with a site plan (dimensions, north direction, setbacks). Mail or return it with the permit fee to Village of Potter, PO Box 162, Potter, WI 54160. 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 Potter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Potter?
Lisa Herrick, Village Clerk. Phone 920-810-2970, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Potter's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Ordinance Sec. 2.10 Fences and Walls, Sec. 2.7, Sec. 7.1
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