Village of St. Nazianz fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of St. Nazianz? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of St. Nazianz 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 street yard; only decorative fences (max 36 inches) in the front setback area source
- Distance from lot line
- Minimum 2 ft from rear and side lot lines; not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way; no fence in the front setback area except decorative fences. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences and barbed wire (barbed wire allowed only in industrial areas at 10 ft or higher). Security fences (max 10 ft, open type) are a separate category. Temporary fences no more than 45 days. source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 858-0102 source
Still being confirmed with St. Nazianz: Does the Village of St. Nazianz require a permit for a permanent residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of St. Nazianz
- Call the Village office or Building Inspector Paul Hermes to ask whether your permanent fence needs a zoning permit.
- Plan the fence to meet the height and 2-ft setback rules in Code §62-601 to 62-606.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Paul Hermes
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 858-0102
- Address
- Village of St. Nazianz, 228 W Main St, PO Box 302, St. Nazianz, WI 54232-0302
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Other rules to know
- Code §62-605 says no permit is needed for temporary fences; the fence division does not say whether permanent fences need one.
- §62-735(b) requires a zoning permit before an accessory structure is built, and §62-4 defines minor structures to include walls and fences under 4 ft.
- Pool enclosures must be at least 60 inches high and not more than 6 ft (§62-631(c)(3)).
- The building inspector administers the zoning code (§62-735(a), §62-737).
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 St. Nazianz, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of St. Nazianz before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Code §62-605 says no permit is needed for temporary fences; the fence division does not say whether permanent fences need one.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of St. Nazianz?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard; only decorative fences (max 36 inches) in the front setback area.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of St. Nazianz?
Minimum 2 ft from rear and side lot lines; not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way; no fence in the front setback area except decorative fences.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of St. Nazianz?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of St. Nazianz?
Call the Village office or Building Inspector Paul Hermes to ask whether your permanent fence needs a zoning permit. Plan the fence to meet the height and 2-ft setback rules in Code §62-601 to 62-606. 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 St. Nazianz (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of St. Nazianz?
Paul Hermes, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 858-0102.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of St. Nazianz's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of St. Nazianz Zoning Code Art. IX Div. 2 Fences and Hedges, §§62-601 to 62-606
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