Village of Cleveland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Cleveland? Yes. The Village of Cleveland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: decorative fences only, max 36 inches source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be on property lines in all districts; front-yard fences no closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Fences may not encroach into the right-of-way or neighboring property; fences in easements are removed at the owner's expense. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences; electrified fences; barbed wire (except in industrial areas at 10 ft or higher); security fences in residential districts; front-yard fences of wire, metal, chain or poured concrete or a solid pattern; dangerous fences. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Cleveland
Steps based on clevelandwi.gov — Fence Permit Application 2022 09 27
- Download the Village of Cleveland Fence Permit application.
- Draw a to-scale site plan or survey showing the fence height and location, lot lines, easements and buildings.
- Email it to [email protected], fax it to 920-693-3695, or mail it to PO Box 87, Cleveland, WI 53015.
- Wait for approval before building; fees double if you start without a permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Stacey Wilker
Building permit questions
- Phone
- 920-693-8181
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Cleveland, PO Box 87, Cleveland, WI 53015 (fax 920-693-3695)
Contact from clevelandwi.gov — permits
What to submit
- Village of Cleveland Fence Permit application (signed)
- Site plan or survey drawn to scale showing lot size, house, garage, other structures, driveways, abutting streets, fence height and location relative to property lines and easements, and neighbor improvements within 5 ft of the fence
Other rules to know
- Fences must preserve the required vision clearance at driveways and intersections.
- The Village fee schedule has no fence line; fees double if work is started without a permit.
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 Cleveland, WI?
Yes. The Village of Cleveland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Cleveland?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard: decorative fences only, max 36 inches.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Cleveland?
Fences may be on property lines in all districts; front-yard fences no closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Fences may not encroach into the right-of-way or neighboring property; fences in easements are removed at the owner's expense.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Cleveland?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Cleveland?
Download the Village of Cleveland Fence Permit application. Draw a to-scale site plan or survey showing the fence height and location, lot lines, easements and buildings. Email it to [email protected], fax it to 920-693-3695, or mail it to PO Box 87, Cleveland, WI 53015. Wait for approval before building; fees double if you start without a permit. 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 Cleveland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Cleveland?
Stacey Wilker, Building permit questions. Phone 920-693-8181, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Cleveland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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