Village of Camp Douglas fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Camp Douglas? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Camp Douglas before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residentially zoned property, outside front/street yard setback) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft within a front yard or street yard setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be located on property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and other structural components face toward your own property (the good side faces the neighbor). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire fencing not permitted in residential (SF and MF) or commercial/industrial districts; wire mesh and chain link not permitted in required front or street yards; street-yard fences no more than 60% opaque; snow fences only as temporary fences (temporary fencing up to 180 consecutive days or the construction period). source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Camp Douglas: Does a residential fence need a Village zoning permit, what is the fee, and what email address should applications go to?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Camp Douglas
Steps based on campdouglaswi.com — zoning
- Call Zoning Administrator Paul Scholze or the Village office (608-427-3355) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit.
- Fill out the Village Application for Zoning and include a map showing where the fence will go.
- Drop it off or mail it to the Village Clerk (PO Box 200, Camp Douglas, WI 54618), or email it with the map (ask the office for the email address).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Paul Scholze
Zoning Administrator
- Phone
- 608-427-3255 (office, as listed) / 608-542-0219 (cell)
- Address
- Village Clerk, Village of Camp Douglas, PO Box 200, Camp Douglas, WI 54618-0200
Contact from campdouglaswi.com — zoning
What to submit
- Village Application for Zoning (or Conditional Use)
- A map of the project (required when emailing)
Other rules to know
- Fencing standards (Code § 22.532) apply to fences, landscape walls and decorative posts 30 inches tall or more; fences in the AG and RR districts are exempt.
- The Village zoning page says "Either a building or a zoning permit shall be obtained from the Village before any building or structure is located"; the fence page does not say whether a fence needs one.
- Fences must be maintained in a structurally sound and attractive manner.
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 Camp Douglas, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Camp Douglas before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Camp Douglas?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residentially zoned property, outside front/street yard setback). Front (street) yard: 3 ft within a front yard or street yard setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Camp Douglas?
Fences may be located on property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Camp Douglas?
Visible supports and other structural components face toward your own property (the good side faces the neighbor).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Camp Douglas?
Call Zoning Administrator Paul Scholze or the Village office (608-427-3355) to confirm whether your fence needs a zoning permit. Fill out the Village Application for Zoning and include a map showing where the fence will go. Drop it off or mail it to the Village Clerk (PO Box 200, Camp Douglas, WI 54618), or email it with the map (ask the office for the email address). 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 Camp Douglas (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Camp Douglas?
Paul Scholze, Zoning Administrator. Phone 608-427-3255 (office, as listed) / 608-542-0219 (cell).
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Camp Douglas's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Camp Douglas Code Ch. 22 Zoning, § 22.532 Fencing Standards
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