City of Waupun fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Waupun? Yes. The City of Waupun requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100 ($50 building review + $50 zoning review) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, at least 90% see-through source
- Distance from lot line
- Side and rear fences may go up to the lot line but not on it. source
- Good side faces
- The more attractive side faces out. source
- Not allowed
- Single-strand, barbed wire and electrified fences. Allowed materials: wood, wire, metal, stone. Minimum height 30 in. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Waupun: Is the $45 administrative fee (listed on the old City page) still charged on top of the $100? Can the application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Waupun
Steps based on cityofwaupunwi.gov — Fence Requirements
- Check whether you need a permit: you do if any single section is longer than 20 ft.
- Draw a plot plan showing the fence location relative to your lot lines and buildings.
- Fill out the Building Permit Application and turn it in with the plot plan at City Hall, 201 E Main St (Building Inspector: 920-229-6360).
- Pay $100 ($50 building review, $50 zoning review). Starting without a permit doubles the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100 total; double if work starts without a permit
Who to contact
Building Inspector
City of Waupun
- Phone
- 920-229-6360
- Address
- City Hall, 201 E Main St, Waupun, WI 53963
Contact from cityofwaupunwi.gov — Fence Requirements
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Plot plan showing the fence location relative to lot lines and buildings
Other rules to know
- A permit is needed when any one fence section is longer than 20 ft.
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 Waupun, WI?
Yes. The City of Waupun requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed when any one fence section is longer than 20 ft.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Waupun?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, at least 90% see-through.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Waupun?
Side and rear fences may go up to the lot line but not on it.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Waupun?
The more attractive side faces out.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Waupun?
$100 ($50 building review + $50 zoning review).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Waupun?
Check whether you need a permit: you do if any single section is longer than 20 ft. Draw a plot plan showing the fence location relative to your lot lines and buildings. Fill out the Building Permit Application and turn it in with the plot plan at City Hall, 201 E Main St (Building Inspector: 920-229-6360). Pay $100 ($50 building review, $50 zoning review). Starting without a permit doubles the fee. 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 City of Waupun (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Waupun?
Building Inspector, City of Waupun. Phone 920-229-6360.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Waupun's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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