Village of Sherwood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sherwood? Yes. The Village of Sherwood requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet in front and corner side yards; solid material no more than 60% of the fence surface source
- Corner lots
- 4 feet in the corner side yard; sight-triangle rules in § 22-93F (not read) source
- Distance from lot line
- A fence may go anywhere on a lot except within one foot of the front lot line and within four inches of a side or rear lot line. source
- Good side faces
- Poles and supports must be placed on the interior side of the fence. source
- Not allowed
- Fences carrying an electrical charge or consisting in whole or in part of barbed wire (barbed wire allowed in the Industrial District if at least six feet above ground). source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sherwood
Steps based on sherwoodwi.gov — httpswwwsherwoodwigovindexaspseca37eeca0 b92d 4f53 86bd d09c0f0230d3
- Fill out the Village Land Use Permit application (Building & Planning Information page).
- Email it to [email protected], or print it and turn it in at Village Hall.
- Pay by debit/credit card, or cash/check at Village Hall; the permit isn't reviewed until payment is received.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Debit/credit card, or cash/check at Village Hall; amount not listed
- Review time
- Not reviewed until payment is received
Who to contact
- [email protected]
- Address
- Sherwood Village Hall
Contact from sherwoodwi.gov — httpswwwsherwoodwigovindexaspseca37eeca0 b92d 4f53 86bd d09c0f0230d3
What to submit
- Village Land Use Permit application
Other rules to know
- The Village lists fencing and fence extensions as needing a Land Use Permit; buried-cable pet fencing is exempt.
- Decorative fences not exceeding two feet in height and snow fences don't need a zoning permit (§ 22-66C).
- Permits are not reviewed until payment is received.
- The zoning code was read on a Zoneomics mirror, which does not name the county; the Village website names Village of Sherwood and Village Hall.
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 Sherwood, WI?
Yes. The Village of Sherwood requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Sherwood?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: 4 feet in front and corner side yards; solid material no more than 60% of the fence surface. Corner lots: 4 feet in the corner side yard; sight-triangle rules in § 22-93F (not read).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Sherwood?
A fence may go anywhere on a lot except within one foot of the front lot line and within four inches of a side or rear lot line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Sherwood?
Poles and supports must be placed on the interior side of the fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sherwood?
Fill out the Village Land Use Permit application (Building & Planning Information page). Email it to [email protected], or print it and turn it in at Village Hall. Pay by debit/credit card, or cash/check at Village Hall; the permit isn't reviewed until payment is received. 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 Sherwood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sherwood?
Deputy Clerk. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sherwood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Code § 22-66 Fences
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