Village of Deerfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Deerfield? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Deerfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 1/2 ft (8 ft along nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 2 1/2 ft in a front yard source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 ft in a corner side yard; max 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may sit within lot lines but not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot line. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or nuisance materials; dangerous or electrified fences; barbed wire (industrial exception). source
- How to apply
- Call 608-764-5404 source
Still being confirmed with Deerfield: Does the Village of Deerfield require a permit for a residential fence, and who is the building inspector?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Deerfield
Steps based on deerfieldwi.com — buildingpermits
- Have a survey done (the code requires proof to the building inspector before installing).
- Complete, sign and date the Village paper permit application.
- Upload it with plans and a survey or GIS map through the Village's online submittal link.
- Questions: call Village Hall at 608-764-5404.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-764-5404
- Hours
- SAFEbuilt office hours Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 23 W. Nelson Street, Deerfield, WI
Contact from deerfieldwi.com — buildingpermits
What to submit
- Signed paper permit application (uploaded)
- Plans
- Survey or GIS map
Other rules to know
- Temporary fences (up to 45 days) need no permit.
- The Village permit page lists 'Fences/Decks/Sheds - Upload permit, plans and survey or GIS map' among residential applications; building inspection is by SAFEbuilt (office hours at Village Hall, 23 W. Nelson Street, Wednesdays 9-10 a.m.).
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 Deerfield, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Deerfield before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Temporary fences (up to 45 days) need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Deerfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 1/2 ft (8 ft along nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 2 1/2 ft in a front yard. Corner lots: 2 1/2 ft in a corner side yard; max 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Deerfield?
Residential fences may sit within lot lines but not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Deerfield?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Deerfield?
Have a survey done (the code requires proof to the building inspector before installing). Complete, sign and date the Village paper permit application. Upload it with plans and a survey or GIS map through the Village's online submittal link. Questions: call Village Hall at 608-764-5404. 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 Deerfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Deerfield?
Village Hall (SAFEbuilt building inspection). Phone 608-764-5404.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Deerfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 113-361 Fences
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