Village of Somers fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Somers? Yes. The Village of Somers 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 Somers (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Village permit: Fence $65.00 (Schedule A, rev. 2024.12.09; $65.00 is also the minimum for all residential permits), plus a Kenosha County zoning permit source
- How to apply
- Call 262-859-2822 source
Still being confirmed with Somers: Do the Kenosha County fence rules (6 ft side/rear, 4 ft street yard) apply in the Village of Somers?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Somers
Steps based on somerswi.gov
- Fill out the Village of Somers Building Permit Application and check 'Fence'.
- Also apply for a Kenosha County zoning permit (County online permit portal).
- Contact Building Inspector Scott Seymour (262-859-2822) with questions about your project; office hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Schedule inspections by appointment.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Village building permits can be paid online (Point & Pay)
- Inspections
- By appointment
Who to contact
Scott Seymour
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 262-859-2822
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village of Somers, 7511 12th St / PO Box 197, Somers, WI 53171
Contact from somerswi.gov — 2025 BLD Forms Building Permit Application 11.11.2025
What to submit
- Village of Somers Building Permit Application (check 'Fence')
- Kenosha County zoning permit
Other rules to know
- Fences need BOTH a Village permit and a Kenosha County zoning permit; Kenosha County administers zoning for the Village.
- Inspections are by appointment.
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 Somers, WI?
Yes. The Village of Somers requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Somers?
Village permit: Fence $65.00 (Schedule A, rev. 2024.12.09; $65.00 is also the minimum for all residential permits), plus a Kenosha County zoning permit.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Somers?
Fill out the Village of Somers Building Permit Application and check 'Fence'. Also apply for a Kenosha County zoning permit (County online permit portal). Contact Building Inspector Scott Seymour (262-859-2822) with questions about your project; office hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Schedule inspections by appointment. 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 Somers (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Somers?
Scott Seymour, Building Inspector. Phone 262-859-2822, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Somers's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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