Town of Koshkonong fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Koshkonong? Yes. The Town of Koshkonong requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft along a lot line adjoining commercial or industrial property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft at no more than 50% opacity in a required front or corner side yard source
- Corner lots
- No fence or wall over 4 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection in residential districts source
- Distance from lot line
- Minimum one-inch side and rear yard setback; boundary fences within one inch of the property line. Fences may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the neighbor; average gap between panel bottoms and finished grade may not exceed 6 inches. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and fences in a dangerous condition; barbed wire only in industrial zones (securing devices 10 ft or more above ground); unsightly or dangerous materials; signs other than the manufacturer's identity. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Koshkonong
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Contact the Town office (920-563-4510, [email protected]) about a fence permit.
- Prepare plans showing the fence location, type of construction and materials.
- Get the fence permit from the Building Inspector before work starts and pay the $50 fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 fence permit fee with the application
- Review time
- Building Inspector or designee; may refuse unsightly, hazardous or nuisance designs
Who to contact
Jed Draeger
Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 920-397-9901
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, W5609 Star School Rd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Contact from koshkonongwi.gov — permit information
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Plans, specifications and supporting data describing the fence location, type of construction and materials
Other rules to know
- Town code requires a fence permit in platted subdivisions; the Town's permit page says fence permits are required in all residential areas.
- No permit for architectural/aesthetic fences or temporary protective fences (temporary fences may stay up no more than 60 days).
- Posts must be sunk at least 2 ft.
- Owner is responsible for legal placement and any needed surveying.
- Pool fences: 4 to 6 ft high, lockable gates, at least 3 ft from the water.
- Fence permit variance fee: $75.
- Zoning-related permits come from Jefferson County Zoning (920-674-7130); Town building inspection is provided by the City of Fort Atkinson.
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 Town of Koshkonong, WI?
Yes. The Town of Koshkonong requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit for architectural/aesthetic fences or temporary protective fences (temporary fences may stay up no more than 60 days).
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Koshkonong?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along a lot line adjoining commercial or industrial property). Front (street) yard: 4 ft at no more than 50% opacity in a required front or corner side yard. Corner lots: No fence or wall over 4 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection in residential districts.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Koshkonong?
Minimum one-inch side and rear yard setback; boundary fences within one inch of the property line. Fences may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Koshkonong?
Finished or decorative side faces the neighbor; average gap between panel bottoms and finished grade may not exceed 6 inches.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Koshkonong?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Koshkonong?
Contact the Town office (920-563-4510, [email protected]) about a fence permit. Prepare plans showing the fence location, type of construction and materials. Get the fence permit from the Building Inspector before work starts and pay the $50 fee. 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 Town of Koshkonong (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Koshkonong?
Jed Draeger, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. Phone 920-397-9901, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Koshkonong's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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