City of Platteville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Platteville? Yes. The City of Platteville requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Platteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100 per application (Site Improvements, 2026 fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft above the established grade of the enclosed yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft, and at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- Must meet the vision clearance requirements of Zoning Ordinance s. 22.09(A) source
- Distance from lot line
- May be on the property line but must be entirely on the owner's property; at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way in street yards. The owner is responsible for locating property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces neighboring properties; posts and supports on the interior side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Platteville
Steps based on platteville.org — site improvement application form 2026
- Fill out the City's Site Improvement Permit Application (fence height, length, material, which yard, estimated cost).
- Attach a site plan, sketch or marked-up aerial photo showing where the fence goes.
- Email it to [email protected] or drop it off at the Planning Department, 75 N. Bonson Street. The fee is $100.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100 per application
Who to contact
Joe Carroll
Community Development Director
- Phone
- 608-348-9741 x2235
- [email protected]
- Address
- Planning Department, City Hall, 75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI 53818
Contact from platteville.org — contact
What to submit
- Site Improvement Permit Application (fence height, length, material, location by yard)
- Estimated project cost
- Site plan, sketch or marked-up aerial photo showing the fence
Other rules to know
- Fences and gates 24 inches or lower are landscaping and need no permit; fences on agricultural land are exempt.
- For arched or irregular tops, height is the average height along the top.
- Pool and hot tub fences must meet Municipal Code s. 5.04.
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 Platteville, WI?
Yes. The City of Platteville requires a permit before you build a fence. Fences and gates 24 inches or lower are landscaping and need no permit; fences on agricultural land are exempt.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Platteville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft above the established grade of the enclosed yard. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, and at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. Corner lots: Must meet the vision clearance requirements of Zoning Ordinance s. 22.09(A).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Platteville?
May be on the property line but must be entirely on the owner's property; at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way in street yards. The owner is responsible for locating property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Platteville?
Finished side faces neighboring properties; posts and supports on the interior side.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Platteville?
$100 per application (Site Improvements, 2026 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Platteville?
Fill out the City's Site Improvement Permit Application (fence height, length, material, which yard, estimated cost). Attach a site plan, sketch or marked-up aerial photo showing where the fence goes. Email it to [email protected] or drop it off at the Planning Department, 75 N. Bonson Street. The fee is $100. 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 Platteville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Platteville?
Joe Carroll, Community Development Director. Phone 608-348-9741 x2235, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Platteville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance s. 22.04(B)(3) Fences
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