Village of Dane fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Dane? Yes. The Village of Dane 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 Village of Dane (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 (8 ft along nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard source
- Distance from lot line
- No closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way; fences may sit on lot lines but not extend into the front setback area 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 materials; picket fences; electrified fences; barbed wire (industrial exception); woven, twisted, welded or interlaced wire fences in residential districts unless ornamental; wood slat snow fence except seasonal use. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-849-5422 source
Still being confirmed with Dane: How are Village of Dane fence permits submitted now (email, in person or GEC portal), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Dane
Steps based on villageofdane.gov — planning
- Call the Village Clerk's Office (608-849-5422) for the fence permit application and where to submit it.
- Include your fence design details with the application.
- Wait for the Building Inspector's permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-849-5422
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; Fri 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
- Address
- Village of Dane, 102 W. Main St, PO Box 168, Dane, WI 53529
Contact from villageofdane.gov — contactus
What to submit
- Permit application with fence design information
Other rules to know
- A permit is needed for any new fence or to rebuild more than 50% of an existing fence.
- Starting work before a permit is issued means double fees (Building Code § 226-17B(4)).
- Building inspection is provided by General Engineering Company; the Village Clerk's Office can direct you to the Zoning Administrator.
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 Dane, WI?
Yes. The Village of Dane requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed for any new fence or to rebuild more than 50% of an existing fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Dane?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Dane?
No closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way; fences may sit on lot lines but not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Dane?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Dane?
Call the Village Clerk's Office (608-849-5422) for the fence permit application and where to submit it. Include your fence design details with the application. Wait for the Building Inspector's permit before building. 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 Dane (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Dane?
Village Clerk's Office. Phone 608-849-5422, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Dane's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code § 520-85 Fences
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