Village of Bloomington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Bloomington? Yes. The Village of Bloomington requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Land use permit fee set by Village resolution (see the Village 'Land Use Permit Fees' sheet); doubled if work starts before approval source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Bloomington: What height and setback limits does the Village of Bloomington apply to residential fences?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Bloomington
Steps based on villageofbloomington.com — building permits
- Fill out the Village Board Land Use Permit Form and Cautionary Statement (on the Village Building Permits page).
- Attach a site plan showing lot dimensions, where the fence goes, setbacks and distance to the road centerline, plus Grant County Zoning's written floodplain/shoreland/wetland verification.
- Get it to the Village Clerk, 453 Canal Street, by the Tuesday before the monthly Village Board meeting.
- Pay the fee when the permit is issued, and don't start before approval.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee paid when the permit is issued
- Review time
- Village Board, at its monthly meeting (submit by the Tuesday before)
Who to contact
Shawna Atterbury
Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-994-3851
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am-4:00 pm (Thursdays remote, email only)
- Address
- Village Clerk, 453 Canal Street, PO Box 156, Bloomington, WI 53804
Contact from villageofbloomington.com — building permits
What to submit
- Land Use Permit Form (Village Board)
- Cautionary Statement
- Site plan / location sketch showing lot dimensions, fence placement, setbacks and distance to the highway centerline
- Written verification from the Grant County Zoning Department on floodplain, shoreland and wetland compliance
Other rules to know
- Fences need a Village Board permit (not a Building Inspector permit).
- If work starts before approval, the fee doubles, work must stop, and daily fines may apply.
- The Village Land Use/Building Permits page lists 'Fences (when applicable)' among projects that typically need a Village Land Use Permit; land use questions can also go to [email protected].
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 Bloomington, WI?
Yes. The Village of Bloomington requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Bloomington?
Land use permit fee set by Village resolution (see the Village 'Land Use Permit Fees' sheet); doubled if work starts before approval.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Bloomington?
Fill out the Village Board Land Use Permit Form and Cautionary Statement (on the Village Building Permits page). Attach a site plan showing lot dimensions, where the fence goes, setbacks and distance to the road centerline, plus Grant County Zoning's written floodplain/shoreland/wetland verification. Get it to the Village Clerk, 453 Canal Street, by the Tuesday before the monthly Village Board meeting. Pay the fee when the permit is issued, and don't start before approval. 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 Village of Bloomington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Bloomington?
Shawna Atterbury, Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-994-3851, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Bloomington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Chapter 13 Building Regulations
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