Village of Pleasant Prairie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Pleasant Prairie? Yes. The Village of Pleasant Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Calculated during plan review (current residential permit fees) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in the rear yard and rear street yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a front street yard (concrete or brick pillars between sections up to 6 ft) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft allowed in a front street yard only where the adjoining corner lot's common line is a side or rear street yard (listed residential or C-2 districts); no fence in the vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; at least 15 ft from any private road (from outer edge of gravel shoulder or back of curb). No fence in an easement without written permission from the easement holder and the Village. source
- Not allowed
- Residential fences of corrugated metal or other metal panels; agricultural field fences and electric fences on residential lots; razor or barbed wire. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Pleasant Prairie
Steps based on pleasantprairiewi.gov — single family two family residential permits
- Complete the Residential Fence Application.
- Apply online through the Village's SmartGov permit portal.
- The Village calculates the fee during plan review; allow up to 10 business days after a complete application.
- Questions: Community Development Department, 262-925-6726.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee calculated during plan review
- Review time
- Up to 10 business days after a complete application
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-925-6726
Contact from pleasantprairiewi.gov — single family two family residential permits
What to submit
- Residential Fence Application
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for new fences and for modifications/repairs to a fence.
- No permit needed for snow fences, agricultural field fences, decorative fences up to 2 ft, underground electric (pet) fences in agricultural/residential/C-2 districts, temporary construction chain-link fences and trellises.
- Fences on vacant property are allowed up to 4 ft.
- Fences must be kept structurally sound and plumb and free of rust, corrosion and peeling paint.
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 Pleasant Prairie, WI?
Yes. The Village of Pleasant Prairie requires a permit before you build a fence. No permit needed for snow fences, agricultural field fences, decorative fences up to 2 ft, underground electric (pet) fences in agricultural/residential/C-2 districts, temporary construction chain-link fences and trellises.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Pleasant Prairie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in the rear yard and rear street yard. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a front street yard (concrete or brick pillars between sections up to 6 ft). Corner lots: 6 ft allowed in a front street yard only where the adjoining corner lot's common line is a side or rear street yard (listed residential or C-2 districts); no fence in the vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Pleasant Prairie?
At least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; at least 15 ft from any private road (from outer edge of gravel shoulder or back of curb). No fence in an easement without written permission from the easement holder and the Village.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Pleasant Prairie?
Calculated during plan review (current residential permit fees).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Pleasant Prairie?
Complete the Residential Fence Application. Apply online through the Village's SmartGov permit portal. The Village calculates the fee during plan review; allow up to 10 business days after a complete application. Questions: Community Development Department, 262-925-6726. 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 Pleasant Prairie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Pleasant Prairie?
Community Development Department. Phone 262-925-6726.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Pleasant Prairie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Ch. 420 Zoning, Article XI Fences (§§420-79 to 420-82)
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