Village of Cassville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Cassville? Yes. The Village of Cassville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by the Village Board (amount not posted) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences along the street must meet street requirements; fences under 4 ft are minor structures and must be at least 6 inches from a street right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- In vision clearance triangles no object above 2 1/2 feet that obstructs the view (posts and wires of wire fences exempt if they don't obstruct visibility) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences set back at least 1 foot from all lot lines and not over 6 ft are permitted in all districts (s. 3.08); s. 7.02(2)(A) allows fences on side and rear lot lines. Fences over 6 ft need a conditional use permit. source
- Not allowed
- Fences must be made of materials manufactured for use as fencing (e.g., wood, vinyl, stone, chain link). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Cassville: Which form and fee does the Village of Cassville use for a residential fence permit, and who is the Village building/zoning inspector?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Cassville
Steps based on cassville.org — forms permits
- Call the Village Office (608-725-5180) to confirm which permit form to use for a fence and the fee.
- Fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page) or apply online through the GEC portal, as the Village directs.
- Pay the fee set by the Village Board to the Village Clerk.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the Village Board, paid to the Village Clerk
Who to contact
Molly Roskams
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-725-5180
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00am-4:00pm; Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
- Address
- Village Office, 100 W Amelia St, Cassville, WI 53806 (mail: PO Box 171)
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What to submit
- Village Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page) or the GEC online application
Other rules to know
- The zoning ordinance says 'All fences are deemed to be structures' (s. 3.08) and that no structure may be built until a land use permit is issued (s. 4.01(2)).
- The Village Forms & Permits page has no fence-specific form; it lists a Building Permit Application and a GEC online building permit application.
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 Cassville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Cassville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Cassville?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: Fences along the street must meet street requirements; fences under 4 ft are minor structures and must be at least 6 inches from a street right-of-way. Corner lots: In vision clearance triangles no object above 2 1/2 feet that obstructs the view (posts and wires of wire fences exempt if they don't obstruct visibility).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Cassville?
Fences set back at least 1 foot from all lot lines and not over 6 ft are permitted in all districts (s. 3.08); s. 7.02(2)(A) allows fences on side and rear lot lines. Fences over 6 ft need a conditional use permit.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Cassville?
Set by the Village Board (amount not posted).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Cassville?
Call the Village Office (608-725-5180) to confirm which permit form to use for a fence and the fee. Fill out the Village Building Permit Application (Forms & Permits page) or apply online through the GEC portal, as the Village directs. Pay the fee set by the Village Board to the Village Clerk. 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 Cassville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Cassville?
Molly Roskams, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-725-5180, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Cassville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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