Village of Benton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Benton? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Benton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft along residential lot lines source
- Front (street) yard
- 2 1/2 ft in a required front or corner side yard; fences may not extend into the front setback area source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection in residence districts source
- Distance from lot line
- Minimum six-inch side and rear yard setback on residential property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences of unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance; security fences in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-759-3721 source
Still being confirmed with Benton: Does a permanent residential fence need a Village zoning permit, and is there a fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Benton
Steps based on bentonwi.us — forms permits
- Call the Village Office (608-759-3721) to ask whether your fence needs the Village Zoning Permit.
- If so, fill out the Village Zoning Permit form from the Forms & Permits page.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-759-3721
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu 8:00-11:30 am, 12:30-4:30 pm; Wed 8:00-11:30 am, 12:30-6:00 pm; Fri closed
- Address
- Village Office, 244 Ridge Ave, Benton, WI 53803
Contact from bentonwi.us — forms permits
What to submit
- Village Zoning Permit (Building and Zoning Permit application)
Other rules to know
- Zoning Code § 390-80: no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days); the code text read does not state whether permanent fences need one.
- Fences next to nonresidential property: 10 ft limit along that lot line.
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 Benton, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Benton before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Zoning Code § 390-80: no permit is needed for temporary fences (up to 45 days); the code text read does not state whether permanent fences need one.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Benton?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft along residential lot lines. Front (street) yard: 2 1/2 ft in a required front or corner side yard; fences may not extend into the front setback area. Corner lots: 3 ft above street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection in residence districts.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Benton?
Minimum six-inch side and rear yard setback on residential property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Benton?
Call the Village Office (608-759-3721) to ask whether your fence needs the Village Zoning Permit. If so, fill out the Village Zoning Permit form from the Forms & Permits page. 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 Benton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Benton?
Village Office. Phone 608-759-3721, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Benton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 390-80 Fences
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