Village of Arena fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Arena? Yes. The Village of Arena requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Arena (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Less than 6 ft on rear lot lines (6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft or less in the street yard source
- Corner lots
- Fences in a required vision triangle at a street, alley or driveway intersection must conform to AMC s. 18.110.010 source
- Distance from lot line
- Not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Fences may be built alongside lot lines but may not extend into the street yard as extended to the side lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Arena
Steps based on villageofarenawi.gov — building zoning permits
- Draw a plan of the fence (required).
- Apply online at jiportal.com; Johnson Inspection reviews it and issues the permit number.
- Pay the permit fee, state seal fee and 3% processing fee online.
- Schedule any inspections through the portal.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online through the portal (permit fee + state seal fee + 3% processing fee)
- Review time
- Johnson Inspection reviews the application and issues the permit number
- Inspections
- Scheduled through the portal
Who to contact
Tracy Johnson
Johnson Inspection (Village building inspector contact)
- Phone
- 608-444-0372
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Arena, 345 West Street, Arena, WI 53503
Contact from villageofarenawi.gov — building zoning permits
What to submit
- Plan of the fence (required)
- Online building permit application
Other rules to know
- The Village permit page lists 'A Fence addition, replacement or alteration (Plan required)'.
- Residential fences 6 ft or taller need a conditional use permit. Temporary fences need no permit.
- Fees are paid online and include the permit fee, a state seal fee and a 3% processing fee; the page lists no amounts. Working without a permit can double the fee and add daily fines.
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 Arena, WI?
Yes. The Village of Arena requires a permit before you build a fence. Residential fences 6 ft or taller need a conditional use permit. Temporary fences need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Arena?
Side and rear yards: Less than 6 ft on rear lot lines (6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft or less in the street yard. Corner lots: Fences in a required vision triangle at a street, alley or driveway intersection must conform to AMC s. 18.110.010.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Arena?
Not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Fences may be built alongside lot lines but may not extend into the street yard as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Arena?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Arena?
Draw a plan of the fence (required). Apply online at jiportal.com; Johnson Inspection reviews it and issues the permit number. Pay the permit fee, state seal fee and 3% processing fee online. Schedule any inspections through the portal. 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 Arena (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Arena?
Tracy Johnson, Johnson Inspection (Village building inspector contact). Phone 608-444-0372, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Arena's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Arena Municipal Code s. 18.95.030 Fences
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