Village of Cross Plains fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Cross Plains? Yes. The Village of Cross Plains requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front or provided front yard (max 50% opaque) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in the street side yard (not beyond the front facade); must meet Sec. 84.103 visibility standards source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 3 ft from the right-of-way line in the front yard, street side yard and alley; fences may sit along side and rear property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and structural components face your own property (finished face outward). source
- Not allowed
- Wire mesh and chain link in residential front yards; corrugated/solid metal fences only in LI, GI and ME districts; barbed wire only atop security fences at least 6 1/2 ft up, with a conditional use permit. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Cross Plains
Steps based on cross-plains.wi.us — Building Permits Inspections
- Find your lot boundaries and draw a site plan showing the fence and its distances from lot lines.
- Fill out the Village Fence & Shed Permit Application.
- Email it with the site plan to Becky Ward at [email protected].
- The Village reviews the site plan for zoning and approves or denies the permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Village zoning review of the site plan
Who to contact
Becky Ward
Administrative Assistant (fence permits)
- Phone
- 608-798-3241 ext. 101
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 2417 Brewery Road, P.O. Box 97, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Contact from cross-plains.wi.us — Building Permits Inspections
What to submit
- Fence & Shed Permit Application
- Site plan showing dimensions and setbacks (identify lot boundaries first)
Other rules to know
- Sec. 84.108 applies to fences, landscape walls and decorative posts 36 inches or taller.
- Fences need zoning approval; the Village Office (not the building inspector) handles fence permits.
- Temporary snow fences (Nov 1-Apr 1) and construction fences need no permit.
- Height is measured from the ground under the fence; decorative posts 24+ inches apart may be 8 inches higher (not in front yards).
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 Cross Plains, WI?
Yes. The Village of Cross Plains requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary snow fences (Nov 1-Apr 1) and construction fences need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Cross Plains?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front or provided front yard (max 50% opaque). Corner lots: 6 ft in the street side yard (not beyond the front facade); must meet Sec. 84.103 visibility standards.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Cross Plains?
At least 3 ft from the right-of-way line in the front yard, street side yard and alley; fences may sit along side and rear property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Cross Plains?
Visible supports and structural components face your own property (finished face outward).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Cross Plains?
Find your lot boundaries and draw a site plan showing the fence and its distances from lot lines. Fill out the Village Fence & Shed Permit Application. Email it with the site plan to Becky Ward at [email protected]. The Village reviews the site plan for zoning and approves or denies the permit. 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 Cross Plains (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Cross Plains?
Becky Ward, Administrative Assistant (fence permits). Phone 608-798-3241 ext. 101, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Cross Plains's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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