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Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Village of Reedsville fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Reedsville? Yes. The Village of Reedsville requires a permit before you build a fence.

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Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
How to apply
In person source

Still being confirmed with Reedsville: What are the Village of Reedsville's fence height and setback limits (Code §7-1-12), and what is the fee?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Reedsville

  1. Contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office (920-754-4371, 217 Menasha St) for a fence permit and the §7-1-12 rules before building.
  2. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.

Who to contact

Stephanie Stiefvater
Clerk-Treasurer (issues fence permits)

Phone
(920) 754-4371
Hours
Temporary hours Mon-Wed 8:00am-4:00pm; Thu & Fri closed (or by appointment)
Address
Clerk-Treasurer, 217 Menasha Street, Reedsville, WI 54230

Contact from reedsvillewi.gov — planning zoning land division

Other rules to know

  • The Village says fence and sign permits are issued through the Clerk-Treasurer's office; fence rules are in Village Code Title 7, Ch. 1, §7-1-12 Fence Regulations (on American Legal, which could not be read).
  • Questions go first to the Clerk-Treasurer, who may involve Cedar Corporation staff.

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 Reedsville, WI?

Yes. The Village of Reedsville requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Reedsville?

Contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office (920-754-4371, 217 Menasha St) for a fence permit and the §7-1-12 rules 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 Reedsville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Reedsville?

Stephanie Stiefvater, Clerk-Treasurer (issues fence permits). Phone (920) 754-4371.

Sources

Summarized from the Village of Reedsville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Village of Reedsville Code §7-1-12 Fence Regulations

  1. reedsvillewi.gov — planning zoning land division
  2. codelibrary.amlegal.com — Municipal code: 0 0 0 2508
  3. reedsvillewi.gov — forms permits
  4. manitowoccountywi.gov — 2025 2026 Directory
  5. manitowoccountywi.gov — Listing of Clerks 10 25

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