City of Dodgeville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Dodgeville? Yes. The City of Dodgeville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Base fee of $25 plus $5 per thousand of estimated cost, rounded to the nearest thousand (Early Start Fee $75.00) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft; 8 ft in R-M, B-C, B-H, M-G, M-L, PUD and MU districts source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front or street yard source
- Corner lots
- Up to 6 ft in the front yard on the long side of a corner lot if the setback is adequate; must meet the visibility standards of s. 17.08(10) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed on or within any property line but may not extend over it. Must meet the visibility standards in s. 17.08(10). Legally built existing fences may be replaced in their existing location. source
- Good side faces
- Supports and structural members face the owner's property (finished side faces out). source
- Not allowed
- Permanent chicken wire fences and snow fences with residential uses; barbed wire except on top of security fencing at least 6 ft up in the M-G, M-I and MU districts; galvanized or coated chain link in front or street yards. Front-yard fences may be at most 50% opaque (privacy slats making a fence at least 90% opaque count as solid). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Dodgeville
Steps based on dodgevillewi.gov — 7576
- Fill out the City building permit application (the form says to use it for fences) or apply online as described on the City's residential permit page.
- Include your plans; they are reviewed for code and zoning compliance.
- Pay the permit fee online at dodgevillewi.ourcommunityconnect.com.
- Post the permit site card at the property if one is issued.
- Call or email the Building Inspector (608-935-9326, [email protected]) for the final inspection when the fence is done.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online at https://dodgevillewi.ourcommunityconnect.com/
- Review time
- Plans and application are reviewed for building code (if applicable) and zoning compliance; approval may include conditions
- Inspections
- Final inspection only (no pre-cover inspection for fences)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-935-9326
- [email protected]
- Hours
- By appointment (call or email)
- Address
- Dodgeville City Hall, 100 E. Fountain St., Dodgeville, WI 53533
Contact from dodgevillewi.gov — 9047
What to submit
- City of Dodgeville building permit application (used for accessory buildings, fences, solar panels, etc.)
- Plans/specifications for the project
Other rules to know
- Fences are reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector or designee (s. 17.27(3)). Temporary fencing such as snow fences or construction protection needs no permit.
- Allowed materials include treated wood, brick/masonry, natural stone, wrought iron, vinyl and galvanized or coated chain link, plus others the Building Inspector approves.
- Height is measured from the ground to the top rail.
- Fences must be kept structurally sound and attractive.
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 Dodgeville, WI?
Yes. The City of Dodgeville requires a permit before you build a fence. Fences are reviewed and approved by the Building Inspector or designee (s. 17.27(3)). Temporary fencing such as snow fences or construction protection needs no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Dodgeville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft; 8 ft in R-M, B-C, B-H, M-G, M-L, PUD and MU districts. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front or street yard. Corner lots: Up to 6 ft in the front yard on the long side of a corner lot if the setback is adequate; must meet the visibility standards of s. 17.08(10).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Dodgeville?
Fences may be placed on or within any property line but may not extend over it. Must meet the visibility standards in s. 17.08(10). Legally built existing fences may be replaced in their existing location.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Dodgeville?
Supports and structural members face the owner's property (finished side faces out).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Dodgeville?
Base fee of $25 plus $5 per thousand of estimated cost, rounded to the nearest thousand (Early Start Fee $75.00).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Dodgeville?
Fill out the City building permit application (the form says to use it for fences) or apply online as described on the City's residential permit page. Include your plans; they are reviewed for code and zoning compliance. Pay the permit fee online at dodgevillewi.ourcommunityconnect.com. Post the permit site card at the property if one is issued. Call or email the Building Inspector (608-935-9326, [email protected]) for the final inspection when the fence is done. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Dodgeville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Dodgeville?
Building Inspector. Phone 608-935-9326, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Dodgeville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code s. 17.27 Fencing Standards
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