Village of DeForest fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of DeForest? Yes. The Village of DeForest 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 DeForest (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $80 (Fences, new and replacement) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along rear lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences may not extend into the front setback area (landscape features up to 4 ft allowed there) source
- Corner lots
- Max 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection; no obstruction between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high in the vision corner (50 ft on collector/arterial streets, 25 ft otherwise) source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property; posts and visible supports face inward toward your property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and barbed wire (except agricultural districts; industrial exception for barbed wire 10 ft up). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of DeForest
Steps based on vi.deforest.wi.us — Apply for a Building Permit
- Draw a site map showing your house, other buildings, and the fence location with dimensions and setbacks.
- Get HOA approval first if your neighborhood requires it.
- Apply online through the Village building permit portal (CivicReview) or at Village Hall, 120 South Stevenson Street.
- Pay the $80 fence permit fee.
- Allow 10 business days for approval before your start date.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $80
- Review time
- Allow 10 business days
Who to contact
Rachel Covey
Community Development Administrative Assistant
- Phone
- 608-846-6751
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-2 pm
- Address
- Village Hall, 120 South Stevenson Street, DeForest, WI 53532
Contact from vi.deforest.wi.us — Apply for a Building Permit
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Site map or drawing showing the house, existing buildings, fence location with dimensions and setback measurements
- HOA approval, if you live in a listed neighborhood
Other rules to know
- Fences are allowed within public utility easements, but no permanent structures in drainage or stormwater easements or within a 75-ft wetland buffer.
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 DeForest, WI?
Yes. The Village of DeForest requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of DeForest?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along rear lot lines. Front (street) yard: Fences may not extend into the front setback area (landscape features up to 4 ft allowed there). Corner lots: Max 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection; no obstruction between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high in the vision corner (50 ft on collector/arterial streets, 25 ft otherwise).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of DeForest?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property; posts and visible supports face inward toward your property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of DeForest?
$80 (Fences, new and replacement).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of DeForest?
Draw a site map showing your house, other buildings, and the fence location with dimensions and setbacks. Get HOA approval first if your neighborhood requires it. Apply online through the Village building permit portal (CivicReview) or at Village Hall, 120 South Stevenson Street. Pay the $80 fence permit fee. Allow 10 business days for approval before your start date. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of DeForest (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of DeForest?
Rachel Covey, Community Development Administrative Assistant. Phone 608-846-6751, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of DeForest's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §15.04(13) Fences and Hedges
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