City of Sun Prairie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sun Prairie? Yes. The City of Sun Prairie 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 City of Sun Prairie (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 within 20 ft of a street yard property line source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots: a 6-ft fence within 20 ft of the street yard line may be allowed with an administrative special use permit (side yard) or a conditional use permit with Plan Commission hearing (front yard); must not block vision at intersections, driveways or sidewalks source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may go on any side or rear property line but must be at least 2 feet from the street yard property line (right-of-way). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sun Prairie
Steps based on cityofsunprairie.com — Building Permit
- Check for easements, wetlands or natural areas on your lot.
- Draw a plan of the fence.
- Apply for a building permit online through the City's OpenGov portal (sunprairiewi.viewpointcloud.com).
- Wait for the permit before installing.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Dennis Wilken
Chief Inspector, Building Inspection
- Phone
- 608-825-1184
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- City Hall, Building Inspection, 300 E. Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Contact from cityofsunprairie.com — Building Permit
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Plan of the fence
Other rules to know
- Keep fences out of easements when possible; check for wetlands or other natural areas and consult City staff if present.
- Working without a permit: the City may double the permit fee and fine you per day.
- Zoning standards: Municipal Code Sec. 17.36.200 (Fencing standards).
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 City of Sun Prairie, WI?
Yes. The City of Sun Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sun Prairie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within 20 ft of a street yard property line. Corner lots: Corner lots: a 6-ft fence within 20 ft of the street yard line may be allowed with an administrative special use permit (side yard) or a conditional use permit with Plan Commission hearing (front yard); must not block vision at intersections, driveways or sidewalks.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Sun Prairie?
Fences may go on any side or rear property line but must be at least 2 feet from the street yard property line (right-of-way).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sun Prairie?
Check for easements, wetlands or natural areas on your lot. Draw a plan of the fence. Apply for a building permit online through the City's OpenGov portal (sunprairiewi.viewpointcloud.com). Wait for the permit before installing. 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 City of Sun Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sun Prairie?
Dennis Wilken, Chief Inspector, Building Inspection. Phone 608-825-1184, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sun Prairie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of Sun Prairie? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.