Village of Monticello fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Monticello? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Monticello before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 5 ft along a residential lot line (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidentially zoned property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in a required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft in a required corner side yard; within 25 ft of a street intersection no fence higher than 3 ft above street grade; nothing between 2 1/2 and 10 ft in the corner vision triangle (§380-60A) source
- Distance from lot line
- "Fences in or adjacent to a residential property may be constructed on lot lines." source
- Good side faces
- The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- No fence of a dangerous type of construction, or that conducts electricity or is designed to electrically shock; barbed wire only in industrially zoned areas under conditions. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-938-4383 source
Still being confirmed with Monticello: Does a permanent residential fence need a permit in the Village of Monticello, and who issues it?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Monticello
- Call the Village Clerk (608-938-4383) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Stephanie Adams
Village Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-938-4383
- [email protected]
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Other rules to know
- Hedges and shrubbery are regulated with fences.
- Temporary fences need no permit (§380-93(H)); the code text found does not say whether a permanent fence needs one.
- Swimming pool enclosures need a written permit and must be at least 6 ft high.
- Same-name trap: ecode360 pages for the Village of Monticello, New York come up in searches; they do not apply here.
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 Monticello, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Monticello before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Temporary fences need no permit (§380-93(H)); the code text found does not say whether a permanent fence needs one.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Monticello?
Side and rear yards: 5 ft along a residential lot line (8 ft along a lot line next to nonresidentially zoned property). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in a required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft in a required corner side yard; within 25 ft of a street intersection no fence higher than 3 ft above street grade; nothing between 2 1/2 and 10 ft in the corner vision triangle (§380-60A).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Monticello?
"Fences in or adjacent to a residential property may be constructed on lot lines."
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Monticello?
The finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Monticello?
Call the Village Clerk (608-938-4383) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. 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 Monticello (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Monticello?
Stephanie Adams, Village Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 608-938-4383, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Monticello's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §380-93 Fences and hedges
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