Village of Arlington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Arlington? Yes. The Village of Arlington requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Arlington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Traffic visibility triangle (25 ft along streets): no fencing between 30 inches and 10 ft (§ 13.44) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 3 ft from side and rear lot lines and 5 ft from the street right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative side faces the neighboring property. source
- Not allowed
- Dangerous or unsightly fences, electric fences and barbed wire (barbed wire only in industrial areas at 10 ft up); woven, twisted, welded, agricultural or interlaced wire fences in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Arlington
Steps based on vi.arlington.wi.gov — permits license
- Read the Village fence handout (Chapter 13.73).
- Apply with the General Building Permit Application through the online General Engineering portal.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- (608) 635-2474
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 200 Commercial Street, PO Box 207, Arlington, WI 53911-0207
Contact from vi.arlington.wi.gov — ordinances resolutions
What to submit
- General Building Permit Application (the Village's permit page says to use it for fences)
Other rules to know
- Temporary fences (protecting plantings, construction hazards, snow) must be marked at 4-ft intervals, meet setbacks, and stay up no more than 120 days.
- The Village posts a "Fence Information - Chapter 13.73" handout on its Permits, Licenses & Forms page.
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 Arlington, WI?
Yes. The Village of Arlington requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Arlington?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards. Corner lots: Traffic visibility triangle (25 ft along streets): no fencing between 30 inches and 10 ft (§ 13.44).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Arlington?
At least 3 ft from side and rear lot lines and 5 ft from the street right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Arlington?
Decorative side faces the neighboring property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Arlington?
Read the Village fence handout (Chapter 13.73). Apply with the General Building Permit Application through the online General Engineering portal. 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 Arlington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Arlington?
Village Hall / Clerk. Phone (608) 635-2474, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Arlington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Arlington Zoning Code § 13.73 Fences and Hedges
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