City of Fond du Lac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Fond du Lac? Yes. The City of Fond du Lac requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- $50 (residential)
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (10 ft next to nonresidential property)
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, at least 50% open (posts included)
- Corner lots
- Street side yard: 6 ft if behind the rear wall of the house and 6 ft back from the right-of-way; 3 ft and 50% open in the 20 ft vision triangle
- Distance from lot line
- May be built up to the lot line, but no part (posts, gates) may sit on or cross it. 6 ft from the right-of-way in street yards. The City will not locate lot lines for you.
- Good side faces
- Finished side (no exposed posts or framing) faces the neighbor, street or alley.
- Not allowed
- Scrap lumber, plywood/OSB, snow fence, chicken wire, thin plastic, pallets; no fences in wetlands, floodways or drainageways.
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Fond du Lac
- Read the City Fence Packet (fence code §255-11).
- Fill out the building permit application (download and save the fillable version before typing in it).
- Draw a site plan: address, north arrow, scale, lot lines and dimensions, existing buildings, the fence with its setbacks, and any power or gas lines. The county GIS site shows lot dimensions.
- Add photos or details of the fence materials and posts.
- Email the application and attachments to [email protected], mail them, or drop them off at Inspections on the 1st floor of the City/County Government Center, 160 S Macy St.
- Pay the $50 residential fence permit fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 residential fence permit
Who to contact
Building Inspection office
City of Fond du Lac
- Phone
- 920-322-3570
- [email protected]
- Address
- Inspections, 1st floor, City/County Government Center, 160 S Macy St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
What to submit
- Building permit application (fillable or printable)
- Site plan with address, north arrow, scale, lot lines and dimensions, existing buildings, fence location and setbacks, overhead and underground utilities
- Photos or details of the fence materials and posts
Other rules to know
- Posts: 30 in. deep for fences 4 to 5.5 ft tall, 40 in. for taller fences (unless the manufacturer says otherwise).
- Lot dimensions are on the county GIS map: gisweb.fdlco.wi.gov.
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 City of Fond du Lac, WI?
Yes. The City of Fond du Lac requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Fond du Lac?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (10 ft next to nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 4 ft, at least 50% open (posts included). Corner lots: Street side yard: 6 ft if behind the rear wall of the house and 6 ft back from the right-of-way; 3 ft and 50% open in the 20 ft vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Fond du Lac?
May be built up to the lot line, but no part (posts, gates) may sit on or cross it. 6 ft from the right-of-way in street yards. The City will not locate lot lines for you.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Fond du Lac?
Finished side (no exposed posts or framing) faces the neighbor, street or alley.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Fond du Lac?
$50 (residential).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Fond du Lac?
Read the City Fence Packet (fence code §255-11). Fill out the building permit application (download and save the fillable version before typing in it). Draw a site plan: address, north arrow, scale, lot lines and dimensions, existing buildings, the fence with its setbacks, and any power or gas lines. The county GIS site shows lot dimensions. Add photos or details of the fence materials and posts. Email the application and attachments to [email protected], mail them, or drop them off at Inspections on the 1st floor of the City/County Government Center, 160 S Macy St. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Fond du Lac (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Fond du Lac?
Building Inspection office, City of Fond du Lac. Phone 920-322-3570, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Fond du Lac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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