Village of Mazomanie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Mazomanie? Yes. The Village of Mazomanie requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by Village Board resolution (amount not found) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (4 ft adjacent to an alley) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft near the street, then 6 ft farther back (Sec. 415-86B(2)) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft along street-facing lot lines, up to 6 ft in the rear area behind the house; 10-ft vision triangle at the corner source
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from all property lines; 4 ft from alleys; invisible fences 3 ft from property lines. A setback variance requires a written agreement among all adjoining owners filed with the Village Clerk. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences, fences designed to shock, and barbed wire (barbed wire allowed in industrial areas at 10 ft); unsightly or nuisance materials. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Mazomanie
- Apply for a fence permit from the Village Building Inspector (the Village website links a Building Inspector Portal at jiportal.com) or call the Village office at 608-795-2100.
- Pay the permit fee with the application.
- Build only after the permit is granted.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-795-2100
- Address
- Village of Mazomanie, 133 Crescent Street, P.O. Box 26, Mazomanie, WI 53560
Contact from villageofmazomaniewi.gov
What to submit
- Permit application
- Permit fee
Other rules to know
- Applies to permanent fences.
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 Mazomanie, WI?
Yes. The Village of Mazomanie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Mazomanie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft adjacent to an alley). Front (street) yard: 4 ft near the street, then 6 ft farther back (Sec. 415-86B(2)). Corner lots: 4 ft along street-facing lot lines, up to 6 ft in the rear area behind the house; 10-ft vision triangle at the corner.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Mazomanie?
2 ft from all property lines; 4 ft from alleys; invisible fences 3 ft from property lines. A setback variance requires a written agreement among all adjoining owners filed with the Village Clerk.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Mazomanie?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Mazomanie?
Set by Village Board resolution (amount not found).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Mazomanie?
Apply for a fence permit from the Village Building Inspector (the Village website links a Building Inspector Portal at jiportal.com) or call the Village office at 608-795-2100. Pay the permit fee with the application. Build only after the permit is granted. 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 Mazomanie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Mazomanie?
Village office. Phone 608-795-2100.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Mazomanie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code § 415-86 Fences
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