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La crosse County, Wisconsin

Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell) fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)? Yes. The Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell) requires a permit before you build a fence.

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Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
Fee
$35 source
Front (street) yard
Open fences not to exceed 4 ft above the ground in the front lot line setback source
Corner lots
No structure may block the vision clearance triangle at highway intersections source
How to apply
Call 608-783-0050 source

Still being confirmed with French Island: What are the Village's side/rear fence height and lot-line setback limits, and can the fence application be emailed?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)

Steps based on frenchislandwi.gov — permits forms

  1. Download the Village of French Island Fence Permit Application from the Permits & Forms page.
  2. Call Village Hall (608-783-0050) to confirm the rules for your lot and how to turn in the application.
  3. Pay the $35 fence permit fee and wait for the permit before building or replacing the fence.
  4. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Paying
$35

Who to contact

Phone
608-783-0050
Hours
Mon 8:00-4:00; Tue 8:00-5:30; Wed-Thu 8:00-4:00; Fri 8:00-2:30
Address
Village Hall, 2219 Bainbridge St., La Crosse, WI 54603

Contact from frenchislandwi.gov — permits forms

What to submit

  • Village of French Island Fence Permit Application (fillable PDF)

Official application form or packet

Other rules to know

  • The Town of Campbell incorporated as the Village of French Island in 2026 (Incorporation Review Board granted the petition March 25, 2026; first village election July 7, 2026). Parcel records may still say Town of Campbell.
  • The Village (not La Crosse County) does its own zoning; properties in the shoreland or floodplain district should also consult La Crosse County Zoning (608-785-9722).
  • Front-setback height comes from the Town of Campbell zoning ordinance (Ch. 17, §17.64(1)) as archived in 2023; side/rear fence heights were not found online.

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 French Island (formerly Town of Campbell), WI?

Yes. The Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell) requires a permit before you build a fence.

How tall can a fence be in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)?

Front (street) yard: Open fences not to exceed 4 ft above the ground in the front lot line setback. Corner lots: No structure may block the vision clearance triangle at highway intersections.

How much is a fence permit in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)?

$35.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)?

Download the Village of French Island Fence Permit Application from the Permits & Forms page. Call Village Hall (608-783-0050) to confirm the rules for your lot and how to turn in the application. Pay the $35 fence permit fee and wait for the permit before building or replacing the fence. 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 French Island (formerly Town of Campbell) (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)?

Village of French Island, Village Hall. Phone 608-783-0050.

Sources

Summarized from the Village of French Island (formerly Town of Campbell)'s own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Chapter 17 Zoning (adopted as Town of Campbell code), §17.64(1)

  1. frenchislandwi.gov — permits forms
  2. frenchislandwi.gov — zoning
  3. frenchislandwi.gov — ordinances
  4. frenchislandwi.gov — elections and voting
  5. doa.wi.gov — Campbell(French Island) WI Determination 27 03 2026
  6. energyzoning.org — Zoning ordinance (archived copy)
  7. lacrossecounty.org — directory

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