Village of West Salem fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of West Salem? Yes. The Village of West Salem requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 1/2 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 1/2 ft in the street yard source
- Corner lots
- No separate corner-lot rule found; the 4 1/2 ft street-yard limit applies source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may sit on property lines but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences are not permitted in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of West Salem
Steps based on westsalemwi.gov — online permitting process for building permits
- Prepare PDFs of a Zoning Permit and a site/plot plan showing the fence location.
- Apply online through the GEC permit portal (gec.soliant.cloud).
- Keep the fence to 4 1/2 ft in the street yard and 6 1/2 ft elsewhere, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
- Request inspections from GEC at 608-697-0493 if required.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Building inspection requests: 608-697-0493
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-697-0493
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 175 S Leonard, West Salem, WI 54669
Contact from westsalemwi.gov — online permitting process for building permits
What to submit
- Zoning Permit (fence)
- Site plan / plot plan (PDF)
Other rules to know
- Heights and setbacks come from the April 20, 2021 version of Zoning Chapter III; the Village posts a newer Chapter 3 (10-03-2023) that could not be opened, so confirm these limits have not changed.
- A business/industrial lot next to residential may be required to have a fence up to 10 1/2 ft on the shared line; residential owners may petition for a conditional use permit for the same height.
- Building inspection is contracted to General Engineering Company (GEC).
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 West Salem, WI?
Yes. The Village of West Salem requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of West Salem?
Side and rear yards: 6 1/2 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 1/2 ft in the street yard. Corner lots: No separate corner-lot rule found; the 4 1/2 ft street-yard limit applies.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of West Salem?
Residential fences may sit on property lines but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of West Salem?
Prepare PDFs of a Zoning Permit and a site/plot plan showing the fence location. Apply online through the GEC permit portal (gec.soliant.cloud). Keep the fence to 4 1/2 ft in the street yard and 6 1/2 ft elsewhere, at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. Request inspections from GEC at 608-697-0493 if required. 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 West Salem (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of West Salem?
Building Inspector, General Engineering Company. Phone 608-697-0493, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of West Salem's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code Chapter III Zoning, §3.03(F)(3)(b) and §3.06(B)(3) Residential fences
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