Village of Mount Horeb fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Mount Horeb? Yes. The Village of Mount Horeb requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set in the Village Fee Schedule (amount not found) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (10 ft along nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches in front yards; only decorative fences allowed source
- Corner lots
- 48 inches in corner side yards (decorative only); max 3 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences in or adjacent to a residential property need a minimum six-inch side and rear yard setback. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and barbed wire (narrow industrial exception). source
Still being confirmed with Mount Horeb: How do you submit a Mount Horeb fence building permit and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Mount Horeb
- Apply to the Village of Mount Horeb for a building permit before building any fence.
- Pay the fee from the Village Fee Schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
What to submit
- Building permit application
Other rules to know
- Hedges near traffic or pedestrian facilities must be trimmed to 30 inches or less.
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 Mount Horeb, WI?
Yes. The Village of Mount Horeb requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Mount Horeb?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (10 ft along nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 48 inches in front yards; only decorative fences allowed. Corner lots: 48 inches in corner side yards (decorative only); 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 Mount Horeb?
Fences in or adjacent to a residential property need a minimum six-inch side and rear yard setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Mount Horeb?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Mount Horeb?
Set in the Village Fee Schedule (amount not found).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Mount Horeb?
Apply to the Village of Mount Horeb for a building permit before building any fence. Pay the fee from the Village Fee Schedule. 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 Mount Horeb (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Mount Horeb's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §§ 17.92-17.97 Fences
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