Village of Blue Mounds fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Blue Mounds? Yes. The Village of Blue Mounds requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Permit fee under Chapter 110, Building Construction, Art. I (see Building Permit Fees 2023) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches in front yards; set back 12 ft from the curb or asphalt edge, whichever is greater source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence less than six inches from the property line, and at least 48 inches from adjacent residential structures; none in rights-of-way or easements. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and barbed wire (except agricultural districts, or with a conditional use permit in industrial/commercial districts); wire, chain link and cyclone fencing in front yards. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Blue Mounds
Steps based on bluemoundsvillage.com — building permits and inspections
- Pick up a permit application at the Village Office, 11011 Brigham Ave.
- Return it with fence details; pay the fee when you pick up the permit.
- Get the permit before construction begins.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Payment is made at the time of permit pick-up
Who to contact
Todd Parkos
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-437-5197
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Office, 11011 Brigham Ave, Blue Mounds, WI 53517 (mail: PO Box 189)
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What to submit
- Permit application (pick up at the Village Office)
Other rules to know
- Decorative fences max 42 inches.
- Natural barriers (hedges) at least 18 inches from the property line.
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 Blue Mounds, WI?
Yes. The Village of Blue Mounds requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Blue Mounds?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches in front yards; set back 12 ft from the curb or asphalt edge, whichever is greater.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Blue Mounds?
No fence less than six inches from the property line, and at least 48 inches from adjacent residential structures; none in rights-of-way or easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Blue Mounds?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Blue Mounds?
Permit fee under Chapter 110, Building Construction, Art. I (see Building Permit Fees 2023).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Blue Mounds?
Pick up a permit application at the Village Office, 11011 Brigham Ave. Return it with fence details; pay the fee when you pick up the permit. Get the permit before construction begins. 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 Blue Mounds (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Blue Mounds?
Todd Parkos, Building Inspector. Phone 608-437-5197, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Blue Mounds's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Ch. 385 Art. VI Fences and Natural Barriers (§§ 385-32 to 385-37)
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