Village of Westfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Westfield? Yes. The Village of Westfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by the Village Board source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft (general limit; no separate front-yard limit stated) source
- Corner lots
- Must not interfere with vehicular traffic visibility; the 2½-ft vision-triangle limit does not apply to posts or wire fences source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may go up to the side or rear lot line but not in a street right-of-way. Where separate fences sit on a common lot line, a separation of three feet between the fences must be established for maintenance purposes. source
- Good side faces
- The "finished" side of the fence shall face the neighboring property; fence posts on the side facing the permit applicant's property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric wire, or double- or triple-strand wire (except for agricultural purposes in rural development zones); security fences not permitted in residential zones. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-296-2363 source
Still being confirmed with Westfield: Who is the Village Zoning Administrator and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Westfield
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Call the Village office (608-296-2363) to reach the Zoning Administrator and get a fence permit application.
- Attach a plat, sketch, or survey map showing where the fence goes. For a shared fence, have all owners sign one application.
- Pay the fee set by the Village Board and get the permit from the Zoning Administrator before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by the Village Board
Who to contact
Linda Quinn
Village Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator)
- Phone
- 608-296-2363
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Westfield, 129 E. 3rd St., Westfield, WI 53964
Contact from marquettecountywi.gov — 2026 2027 County Directory in Publisher 06.23.2026
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- A plat, sketch, or survey map
- Joint fences: one application signed by all interested property owners (one fee)
Other rules to know
- Freestanding ornamental fences 20 feet or less in total length need no permit or fee.
- Rebuilding a destroyed or deteriorated fence needs a new permit.
- Business zones allow up to 8 ft; industrial up to 10 ft.
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 Westfield, WI?
Yes. The Village of Westfield requires a permit before you build a fence. Freestanding ornamental fences 20 feet or less in total length need no permit or fee.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Westfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft (general limit; no separate front-yard limit stated). Corner lots: Must not interfere with vehicular traffic visibility; the 2½-ft vision-triangle limit does not apply to posts or wire fences.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Westfield?
Residential fences may go up to the side or rear lot line but not in a street right-of-way. Where separate fences sit on a common lot line, a separation of three feet between the fences must be established for maintenance purposes.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Westfield?
The "finished" side of the fence shall face the neighboring property; fence posts on the side facing the permit applicant's property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Westfield?
Set by the Village Board.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Westfield?
Call the Village office (608-296-2363) to reach the Zoning Administrator and get a fence permit application. Attach a plat, sketch, or survey map showing where the fence goes. For a shared fence, have all owners sign one application. Pay the fee set by the Village Board and get the permit from the Zoning Administrator 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 Westfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Westfield?
Linda Quinn, Village Clerk (ask for the Zoning Administrator). Phone 608-296-2363, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Westfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Westfield Code Ch. 267 Fences (Title 10, Ch. 3 of the 1985 Code)
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