City of Boscobel fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Boscobel? Yes. The City of Boscobel requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet 6 inches source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 feet (front yard), not closer than 2 feet to any public right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- A corner lot is deemed to have two front yards; fences may not be located in any vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed on property lines in residential districts, but in front and side yards not closer than 2 feet to any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and structural components face the subject property, unless the fence is finished equally toward adjoining properties. source
- Not allowed
- Materials not manufactured for residential fencing; never opaque metal of any kind (Plan Commission may approve other materials on application). source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Boscobel
Steps based on boscobelwisconsin.com — permits
- Print and fill out the City's Fence Permit (Zoning Permit Application - Fence).
- Return it with the fee to the City Office, City Hall, 1006 Wisconsin Avenue (608-375-5001, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee due with the application (see the City Schedule of Fees)
Who to contact
Josh Copsey / Kory Anderson
Building & Zoning Administration (General Engineering Co.)
- Phone
- 608-617-1216
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Office, City Hall, 1006 Wisconsin Avenue, Boscobel, WI 53805
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What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application - Fence
Other rules to know
- Building and zoning administration is handled by General Engineering Co. (Josh Copsey and Kory Anderson).
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 Boscobel, WI?
Yes. The City of Boscobel requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Boscobel?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet 6 inches. Front (street) yard: 4 feet (front yard), not closer than 2 feet to any public right-of-way. Corner lots: A corner lot is deemed to have two front yards; fences may not be located in any vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Boscobel?
Fences may be placed on property lines in residential districts, but in front and side yards not closer than 2 feet to any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Boscobel?
Visible supports and structural components face the subject property, unless the fence is finished equally toward adjoining properties.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Boscobel?
Print and fill out the City's Fence Permit (Zoning Permit Application - Fence). Return it with the fee to the City Office, City Hall, 1006 Wisconsin Avenue (608-375-5001, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.). 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 Boscobel (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Boscobel?
Josh Copsey / Kory Anderson, Building & Zoning Administration (General Engineering Co.). Phone 608-617-1216, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Boscobel's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code s. 17.61(3) Residential Fences
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