City of Verona fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Verona? Yes. The City of Verona requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 plus $25 plan review (2026 fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (double-frontage rear lots may be 6 ft and 100% opaque) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yards, max 50% opaque source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft and max 50% opaque within 25 ft of the corner lot line; stay out of the vision clearance triangle (Sec. 13-1-157) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence closer than 2 ft to the front or corner lot line; fences may be placed on interior side and rear lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property and/or right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Dangerous or nuisance materials; razor wire; electrified fences (pet containment systems excepted); barbed wire only atop commercial/industrial fences with Zoning Administrator approval; woven wire and wire mesh not in front or street-side yards. Snow fences only as temporary fences. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Verona
Steps based on veronawi.gov — Building Permit Application
- Download the City building permit application and fill out Sections 1-3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 15 for a fence.
- Save it and email it to [email protected].
- Pay the $75 permit fee plus $25 plan review.
- Follow the Sec. 13-1-155 height, setback and material rules.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $75 plus $25 plan review
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-848-9940
- [email protected]
- Address
- Department of Building and Code Enforcement, 111 Lincoln Street, Verona, WI 53593
Contact from veronawi.gov — Building Permit Application
What to submit
- City building permit application (fence: complete Sections 1-3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 15)
Other rules to know
- Any fence or landscaping wall over 30 inches tall needs a permit.
- Rules apply to fences 30 inches or taller (Sec. 13-1-155(b)).
- Allowed materials: wood, stone, brick, wrought iron, chain link, woven wire, wire mesh, plastic or vegetation.
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 Verona, WI?
Yes. The City of Verona requires a permit before you build a fence. Any fence or landscaping wall over 30 inches tall needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Verona?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (double-frontage rear lots may be 6 ft and 100% opaque). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards, max 50% opaque. Corner lots: 4 ft and max 50% opaque within 25 ft of the corner lot line; stay out of the vision clearance triangle (Sec. 13-1-157).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Verona?
No fence closer than 2 ft to the front or corner lot line; fences may be placed on interior side and rear lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Verona?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property and/or right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Verona?
$75 plus $25 plan review (2026 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Verona?
Download the City building permit application and fill out Sections 1-3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 15 for a fence. Save it and email it to [email protected]. Pay the $75 permit fee plus $25 plan review. Follow the Sec. 13-1-155 height, setback and material rules. 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 Verona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Verona?
Department of Building and Code Enforcement. Phone 608-848-9940, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Verona's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-155 Fence Standards
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