Village of Sullivan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sullivan? Yes. The Village of Sullivan requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $40.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along rear lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- Fence application: up to 3 ft in the street yard setback, 50% open, wrought iron, picket or split rail. Village code §485-84G(1): 4 ft or less in street yards. source
- Corner lots
- No fences in the corner vision triangle: 20 ft for two streets, 15 ft for two alleys, 10 ft for two driveways. Corner lots have additional requirements. source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 6 inches from side and rear lot lines and from a public sidewalk. Front-yard fences not within 2 ft of the public right-of-way (application form); code says at least 1 ft from the right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces adjacent properties or the public right-of-way; structural parts and posts on your side, except 'good neighbor' style fences. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except industrial areas); electric fences (except smooth deer-control wire 5 ft from a lot line); woven/welded wire such as chicken wire in nonindustrial districts unless ornamental; used or scrap materials, luminous materials, smooth or corrugated metal; incomplete fences of posts only. No lengthwise fence where homes are 10 ft apart or less. source
- How to apply
- Call (262) 593-2388 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sullivan
Steps based on mail.villageofsullivan-gov.us — fence permit app
- Download the Village Fence Permit Application.
- Attach a drawing, site plan or plat map showing your lot lines, buildings, the fence location and distances to structures.
- Turn it in to the Village (500 Madison Ave, P.O. Box 6) with the $40 fee; the Zoning Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer sign off.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $40.00 with the application
- Review time
- Signed off by the Zoning Administrator and the Clerk/Treasurer
Who to contact
- Phone
- (262) 593-2388
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (lunch 12:00-12:45pm)
- Address
- Village of Sullivan, 500 Madison Ave, P.O. Box 6, Sullivan, WI 53178
Contact from mail.villageofsullivan-gov.us — fence permit app
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Drawing, site plan or plat map showing property boundaries, buildings, proposed fence location and distances from the fence to other structures
- Owner's written consent if you rent or lease
Other rules to know
- No permit to replace or repair less than 16 linear feet within a three-year period.
- Allowed side/rear materials: brick, fieldstone, wrought iron, vinyl, chain link (top rail, at least 9-gauge), split rail, stockade or board-on-board wood.
- The fence application and the Village code differ on street-yard height (3 ft vs 4 ft) and right-of-way setback (2 ft vs 1 ft); ask the Village which applies.
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 Sullivan, WI?
Yes. The Village of Sullivan requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit to replace or repair less than 16 linear feet within a three-year period.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Sullivan?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along rear lot lines. Front (street) yard: Fence application: up to 3 ft in the street yard setback, 50% open, wrought iron, picket or split rail. Village code §485-84G(1): 4 ft or less in street yards.. Corner lots: No fences in the corner vision triangle: 20 ft for two streets, 15 ft for two alleys, 10 ft for two driveways. Corner lots have additional requirements..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Sullivan?
At least 6 inches from side and rear lot lines and from a public sidewalk. Front-yard fences not within 2 ft of the public right-of-way (application form); code says at least 1 ft from the right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Sullivan?
Finished side faces adjacent properties or the public right-of-way; structural parts and posts on your side, except 'good neighbor' style fences.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Sullivan?
$40.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sullivan?
Download the Village Fence Permit Application. Attach a drawing, site plan or plat map showing your lot lines, buildings, the fence location and distances to structures. Turn it in to the Village (500 Madison Ave, P.O. Box 6) with the $40 fee; the Zoning Administrator and Clerk/Treasurer sign off. 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 Sullivan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sullivan?
Village Clerk / Zoning Administrator. Phone (262) 593-2388, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sullivan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code §485-84 Fences
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