Village of Stockbridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Stockbridge? Yes. The Village of Stockbridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100.00 (Fence, General Permits) source
Still being confirmed with Stockbridge: Who is the Village Code Administrator and how do I contact them? What are the fence height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Stockbridge
Steps based on cdn.townweb.com — 13 Building Code and Permitting
- Apply in writing to the Village Code Administrator with a plan of the fence.
- Pay the $100 fence permit fee and wait for approval before starting.
- Post the permit in a conspicuous place at the site.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100.00 fence permit fee, paid before work starts; double if work starts without a permit
- Review time
- Approved by the Village Code Administrator
- Permit good for
- One year; an extension can be requested for half the original permit cost
What to submit
- Written permit application
- Building plan and specifications for the Village Code Administrator
Other rules to know
- Chapter 13 §13.05(B) requires permits for residential work exceeding $1,000.00 in value, including fences, and lists fences among zoning items (setbacks, lot coverage or height); fence heights/setbacks are in the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 24), which was not found online.
- Starting work without a permit doubles the permit fee.
- The permit must be posted in a conspicuous place at the site before work starts.
- Chapter 13 identifies itself as the Village of Stockbridge's code (adopted Nov 5, 2025) but does not name the county; the village fee schedule is on the same villageofstockbridge.org site.
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 Stockbridge, WI?
Yes. The Village of Stockbridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Stockbridge?
$100.00 (Fence, General Permits).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Stockbridge?
Apply in writing to the Village Code Administrator with a plan of the fence. Pay the $100 fence permit fee and wait for approval before starting. Post the permit in a conspicuous place at the site. 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 Stockbridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Stockbridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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