Village of Albany fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Albany? Yes. The Village of Albany requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along a residential lot line (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard; no fences in the corner traffic-visibility triangle between 2.5 and 10 ft high (§273-40) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences in or next to residential property may be built on lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences of dangerous construction, fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock; unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-862-3240 source
Still being confirmed with Albany: What is the fence permit fee, what must be attached (site plan?), and can the application be emailed to the Village Clerk?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Albany
Steps based on albanywi.org — forms permits
- Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Forms & Permits page.
- Return it to the Village of Albany, 206 North Water Street (608-862-3240); the office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Michelle C. Brewer
Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-862-3240
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Address
- Village of Albany, 206 North Water Street, Albany, WI 53502
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What to submit
- Fence Permit Application (Village Forms & Permits page)
Other rules to know
- Hedges and shrubbery count as fences under the zoning code.
- Temporary fences (plant protection, construction hazards) need no permit and may stay up no more than 45 days.
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 Albany, WI?
Yes. The Village of Albany requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary fences (plant protection, construction hazards) need no permit and may stay up no more than 45 days.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Albany?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along a residential lot line (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard; no fences in the corner traffic-visibility triangle between 2.5 and 10 ft high (§273-40).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Albany?
Fences in or next to residential property may be built on lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Albany?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Albany?
Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Forms & Permits page. Return it to the Village of Albany, 206 North Water Street (608-862-3240); the office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. 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 Albany (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Albany?
Michelle C. Brewer, Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-862-3240, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Albany's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §273-70 Fences and hedges
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