City of Glendale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Glendale? Yes. The City of Glendale requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $105 ($70 permit + $35 plan review) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: only decorative or split-rail fences; 3 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Site plan must show 18-inch setbacks. Not permitted in any floodway or right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The 'good side' (non-structural side) must face the abutting property; support structure faces your property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link and coated chain link on residential properties; back-to-back fencing; front-yard fences other than decorative or split rail. source
- How to apply
- Mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Glendale
Steps based on glendalewi.gov — Fence Permit Guidance Info
- Fill out the Residential Fence Permit Application.
- Mark the fence on a plat of survey or site plan with the 18-inch setbacks and dimensions.
- Add a photo or brochure of the fence style and photos of the area.
- Mail everything with a $105 check payable to 'City of Glendale' to Planning & Zoning Department, RE: Fence Permit, 5909 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209.
- Wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $105 by check payable to 'City of Glendale'
- Permit good for
- Six months from issuance (fence guide)
Who to contact
Benjamin Polony
Assistant to the City Administrator
- Phone
- 414-228-1770
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Planning & Zoning Department, RE: Fence Permit, 5909 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209
Contact from glendalewi.gov — Fence Permit Guidance Info
What to submit
- Completed Residential Fence Permit Application
- Plat of survey or similar site plan (scaled drawing may be accepted) showing existing structures, roads, alleys, the fence location, 18-inch setbacks and dimensions
- Drawing, photo, brochure or advertisement of the fence style and support structure
- Photographs
- Permit fee (check payable to 'City of Glendale')
Other rules to know
- Fences 3 ft or less in height need no permit (the application form says the fee applies to fences over 42 inches; confirm).
- Construction cannot start until the permit is issued.
- Permit valid six months from issuance (application form says 18 months; confirm).
- Office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; Fridays Memorial Day-Labor Day 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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 City of Glendale, WI?
Yes. The City of Glendale requires a permit before you build a fence. Fences 3 ft or less in height need no permit (the application form says the fee applies to fences over 42 inches; confirm).
How tall can a fence be in the City of Glendale?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard: only decorative or split-rail fences; 3 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Glendale?
Site plan must show 18-inch setbacks. Not permitted in any floodway or right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Glendale?
The 'good side' (non-structural side) must face the abutting property; support structure faces your property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Glendale?
$105 ($70 permit + $35 plan review).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Glendale?
Fill out the Residential Fence Permit Application. Mark the fence on a plat of survey or site plan with the 18-inch setbacks and dimensions. Add a photo or brochure of the fence style and photos of the area. Mail everything with a $105 check payable to 'City of Glendale' to Planning & Zoning Department, RE: Fence Permit, 5909 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209. Wait for the permit before building. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Glendale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Glendale?
Benjamin Polony, Assistant to the City Administrator. Phone 414-228-1770, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Glendale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Ordinance Section 13.1.142
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