Village of North Fond du Lac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of North Fond du Lac? Yes. The Village of North Fond du Lac requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes
- Fee
- Based on the job or materials cost
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft and open in design (between the house front and 2 ft from the lot line)
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the vision triangle (20 ft from the intersection along each lot line)
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from side and rear lot lines on non-corner lots, unless the neighbor signs a joint application or written permission.
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces neighbors.
- How to apply
- Email, mail
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of North Fond du Lac
- Fill out a building permit application with the estimated materials cost (or a contractor estimate).
- Make a letter-size drawing of the fence with dimensions to the lot lines and major structures.
- Building closer than 2 ft to a side or rear line? Get written permission from the neighbor (or file a joint application).
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to the Building Inspector, 16 Garfield St.
- Pay the fee (based on job cost).
- Post the permit where it can be seen from the street while you build.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Based on job or materials cost
- Permit good for
- 6 months from issue
Who to contact
Building Inspector
Village of North Fond du Lac
- Phone
- 920-929-3765
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Inspector, 16 Garfield St, North Fond du Lac, WI 54937
What to submit
- Building permit application with the estimated materials cost or a contractor estimate
- Letter-size site drawing with dimensions to lot lines and major structures
Other rules to know
- Temporary fences need no permit but can stay up only 45 days a year.
- Pool fences: at least 4 ft with a lockable gate if the pool wall is under 4 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 Village of North Fond du Lac, WI?
Yes. The Village of North Fond du Lac requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary fences need no permit but can stay up only 45 days a year.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of North Fond du Lac?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft and open in design (between the house front and 2 ft from the lot line). Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the vision triangle (20 ft from the intersection along each lot line).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of North Fond du Lac?
2 ft from side and rear lot lines on non-corner lots, unless the neighbor signs a joint application or written permission.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of North Fond du Lac?
Finished side faces neighbors.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of North Fond du Lac?
Based on the job or materials cost.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of North Fond du Lac?
Fill out a building permit application with the estimated materials cost (or a contractor estimate). Make a letter-size drawing of the fence with dimensions to the lot lines and major structures. Building closer than 2 ft to a side or rear line? Get written permission from the neighbor (or file a joint application). Email it to [email protected] or mail it to the Building Inspector, 16 Garfield St. Pay the fee (based on job cost). permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of North 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 Village of North Fond du Lac?
Building Inspector, Village of North Fond du Lac. Phone 920-929-3765, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of North Fond du Lac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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