Village of Mishicot fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Mishicot? Yes. The Village of Mishicot requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Mishicot (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Up to 4 ft in front yards, extending to within 15 ft of the right-of-way (or to the right-of-way if see-through) source
- Corner lots
- At intersections fences must be set back 25 ft from the corner right-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 18 inches from the property line (for maintenance); 1 ft from any sidewalk. source
- Good side faces
- The post ("bad") side faces the owner's own property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrification, barbed wire, razor wire, spikes, nails or other sharp pointed parts. The ground may not be raised to increase fence height. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Mishicot
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Get the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Building Permits page or Village Hall.
- Submit it at Village Hall, 511 E Main St, during business hours and wait for approval before building.
- Build the fence within one year or the permit expires.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- 1 year from issuance
Who to contact
Chris Jensen
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-562-6609
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tue & Fri 9:00 a.m.-noon
- Address
- Village Hall, 511 E Main St (PO Box 385), Mishicot, WI 54228
Contact from vi.mishicot.wi.gov — building permits
What to submit
- Village Fence Permit Application
Other rules to know
- Residential fences should be cyclone-type chain link, wood or equivalent, or natural vegetation.
- Fences may not significantly interfere with easements or rights-of-way.
- Unmaintained or abandoned fences must be repaired or removed within 14 days of written notice.
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 Mishicot, WI?
Yes. The Village of Mishicot requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Mishicot?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Up to 4 ft in front yards, extending to within 15 ft of the right-of-way (or to the right-of-way if see-through). Corner lots: At intersections fences must be set back 25 ft from the corner right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Mishicot?
At least 18 inches from the property line (for maintenance); 1 ft from any sidewalk.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Mishicot?
The post ("bad") side faces the owner's own property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Mishicot?
Get the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Building Permits page or Village Hall. Submit it at Village Hall, 511 E Main St, during business hours and wait for approval before building. Build the fence within one year or the permit expires. 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 Mishicot (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Mishicot?
Chris Jensen, Building Inspector. Phone 920-562-6609.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Mishicot's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Mishicot Code, fence chapter (adopted 6-4-2019)
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