Village of Bristol fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Bristol? Yes. The Village of Bristol 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 Bristol (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Assigned by the Village after a complete online application is received source
- How to apply
- Call 262-857-2368 (Village main line) source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Bristol
Steps based on villageofbristol.org — permits
- Print and fill out the Village zoning permit form.
- Get a survey showing where the fence will go, plus Neighborhood Association approval if your subdivision requires it.
- Complete the online permit application in Inspect Wiz (fill every yellow-highlighted field) and attach the zoning permit form and survey.
- The Village assigns the fee and contacts you with the amount.
- Schedule inspections (Tue/Thu mornings) with 24 hours' notice.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee assigned after the complete online application is received; the Village contacts you with the amount
- Inspections
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to approximately noon; 24 hours' notice required
Who to contact
Jeana Peterson
Building permit inquiries and form submissions
- Phone
- 262-857-2368 (Village main line)
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Bristol, 19801 83rd Street, Bristol, WI 53104
Contact from villageofbristol.org — permits
What to submit
- Online permit application (Inspect Wiz)
- Wisconsin licensed contractor info: license number, phone and email
- Printed Village zoning permit form, attached to the online permit
- Survey showing placement of the fence
- Neighborhood Association approval, if applicable
Other rules to know
- Applications missing any required form will not be reviewed or approved.
- Inspections: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. to about noon, with 24 hours' notice.
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 Bristol, WI?
Yes. The Village of Bristol requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Bristol?
Assigned by the Village after a complete online application is received.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Bristol?
Print and fill out the Village zoning permit form. Get a survey showing where the fence will go, plus Neighborhood Association approval if your subdivision requires it. Complete the online permit application in Inspect Wiz (fill every yellow-highlighted field) and attach the zoning permit form and survey. The Village assigns the fee and contacts you with the amount. Schedule inspections (Tue/Thu mornings) with 24 hours' notice. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Bristol (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Bristol?
Jeana Peterson, Building permit inquiries and form submissions. Phone 262-857-2368 (Village main line), email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Bristol's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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