Village of Cambridge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Cambridge? Yes. The Village of Cambridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fee must be paid before the permit is issued (amount not found) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along residential lot lines (8 ft along non-residential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a corner side yard; max 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may not extend into the front setback area, measured as extended to the side lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or dangerous nuisance materials; picket fences (rounded-top pickets are allowed); electrified fences; barbed wire (except industrial security fences). source
- How to apply
- Call 608-423-3712 source
Still being confirmed with Cambridge: How do you submit a Village of Cambridge fence permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Cambridge
- Call Village Hall (608-423-3712) for the fence permit form and current fee.
- Apply to the Village zoning administrator for a fence permit.
- Pay the fee before the permit is issued.
- Build after the permit is received.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-423-3712
- Hours
- Mon 9-4, Tue 9-6, Wed-Thu 9-4, Fri 8-12
- Address
- Village Hall, 200 Spring St, PO Box 99, Cambridge, WI 53523
Contact from cambridgewi.gov — building inspection zoning documents
What to submit
- Permit application to the zoning administrator
- Permit fee
Other rules to know
- Architectural fences and temporary fences up for 45 days or less are exempt from the permit.
- Existing nonconforming fences may stay, but any alteration must comply.
- Building inspection is contracted to Total Inspection Services; call Village Hall for the current fee schedule.
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 Cambridge, WI?
Yes. The Village of Cambridge requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Cambridge?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along residential lot lines (8 ft along non-residential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a corner side yard; max 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Cambridge?
Residential fences may not extend into the front setback area, measured as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Cambridge?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Cambridge?
Fee must be paid before the permit is issued (amount not found).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Cambridge?
Call Village Hall (608-423-3712) for the fence permit form and current fee. Apply to the Village zoning administrator for a fence permit. Pay the fee before the permit is issued. Build after the permit is received. 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 Cambridge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Cambridge?
Village Hall (fee schedule and permits). Phone 608-423-3712.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Cambridge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 17.92.030 Fences
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