Village of Francis Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Francis Creek? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Francis Creek 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
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft on corner lots and along streets in a side yard; max 2 ft above grade at the property line within 15 ft of certain intersections or driveway edges; 15-ft vision triangle where driveways meet public sidewalks source
- Distance from lot line
- A fence may be built right up to the lot line, but not on it. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side faces the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences (except non-barbed electric fences to retain livestock). Snow fencing temporary only, no longer than six months. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-682-7410 source
Still being confirmed with Francis Creek: Does the Village of Francis Creek require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Francis Creek
Steps based on franciscreek.org — cef1bd df3ab54ae51e49fb8ce9edb3febbd874
- Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer (920-682-7410) to ask whether a fence permit is needed.
- On a corner lot, bring a sketch to the Clerk-Treasurer for approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Margaret Peroutka
Clerk-Treasurer
- Phone
- 920-682-7410
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Francis Creek, 200 Norwood Dr, PO Box 68, Francis Creek, WI 54214-0068
Contact from manitowoccountywi.gov — Listing of Clerks 10 25
Other rules to know
- The fence section (§480-47) does not explicitly require a permit; §480-57(B) requires a permit before any building, structure or use is erected.
- Corner-lot owners are advised to bring a sketch to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for approval before putting up a fence (§480-47(H)).
- In-ground pools must have a 4-ft fence (§480-47(F)).
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 Francis Creek, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Francis Creek before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Francis Creek?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard. Corner lots: 4 ft on corner lots and along streets in a side yard; max 2 ft above grade at the property line within 15 ft of certain intersections or driveway edges; 15-ft vision triangle where driveways meet public sidewalks.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Francis Creek?
A fence may be built right up to the lot line, but not on it.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Francis Creek?
The finished side faces the adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Francis Creek?
Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer (920-682-7410) to ask whether a fence permit is needed. On a corner lot, bring a sketch to the Clerk-Treasurer for approval before building. 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 Francis Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Francis Creek?
Margaret Peroutka, Clerk-Treasurer. Phone 920-682-7410, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Francis Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Francis Creek Zoning Ordinance Ch. 480, §480-47 Fences
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