Village of Oxford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Oxford? Yes. The Village of Oxford 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
- 4 ft (front or street yard) source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2½ ft and 10 ft high within the sight triangle (15 ft from the intersecting street or alley right-of-way lines) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from any alley right-of-way line; property boundary fences go on the property line. source
- Good side faces
- Fences in residential areas shall have the same style and design of surfacing on both sides of the fence. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-586-4488 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Oxford
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 2
- Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer (608-586-4488) to reach the Zoning Administrator and get the permit forms.
- Fill out the application in duplicate and attach a plat of survey or site plan showing where the fence goes.
- Pay the permit fee to the Village Clerk-Treasurer and wait for the Zoning Administrator's written approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Paid to the Village Clerk-Treasurer; amount set by Village Board resolution
- Review time
- Granted or denied in writing by the Zoning Administrator
Who to contact
Amy Maier
Village Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator)
- Phone
- 608-586-4488
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Oxford, PO Box 122, Oxford, WI 53952
Contact from marquettecountywi.gov — 2026 2027 County Directory in Publisher 06.23.2026
What to submit
- Zoning permit and local building permit application (forms from the Zoning Administrator)
- Plat of survey showing lot dimensions and setbacks (the Zoning Administrator may waive some items for minor work)
Other rules to know
- Fences are a permitted accessory use in any district, and materials and configuration must be compatible with the neighborhood (Sec. 50-445).
- Security fences (non-residential districts) may be up to 10 ft high.
- Fees are paid to the Village Clerk-Treasurer and set by Village Board resolution (Sec. 50-270).
- The Marquette County building code does not apply in the Village of Oxford.
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 Oxford, WI?
Yes. The Village of Oxford requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Oxford?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front or street yard). Corner lots: No obstructions between 2½ ft and 10 ft high within the sight triangle (15 ft from the intersecting street or alley right-of-way lines).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Oxford?
At least 2 ft from any alley right-of-way line; property boundary fences go on the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Oxford?
Fences in residential areas shall have the same style and design of surfacing on both sides of the fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Oxford?
Call the Village Clerk-Treasurer (608-586-4488) to reach the Zoning Administrator and get the permit forms. Fill out the application in duplicate and attach a plat of survey or site plan showing where the fence goes. Pay the permit fee to the Village Clerk-Treasurer and wait for the Zoning Administrator's written 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 Oxford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Oxford?
Amy Maier, Village Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator). Phone 608-586-4488, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Oxford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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