City of Oak Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oak Creek? Yes. The City of Oak Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $60.00 (fence permit application dated 2024-01-01) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences are prohibited in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Street side yard: 4 ft if on the property line and not in the vision clearance triangle; up to 6 ft if at least 10 ft from the property line with planted landscaping (landscape plan submitted with the permit application) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards; no fence closer than 2 ft to any alley right-of-way line. Not allowed in access, sanitary sewer, water main or storm sewer easements. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side out; the structural face with posts, poles, rails and hardware must face inward toward your property. source
- Not allowed
- In single-family districts: wire mesh, woven wire, dangerous materials, razor wire, or any material that conducts electricity. Vinyl-coated chain link allowed in rear yards only. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oak Creek
Steps based on oakcreekwi.gov — Fence Permit
- Get a plat of survey and mark the fence location and setbacks on it.
- Fill out the Fence Permit Application with the fence height, design, cost and distances to each lot line (corner lot: add a landscape plan).
- Apply online through BSAonline (call 414-766-7002 first to link your account), or submit in person or by mail to Community Development, 8040 S. 6th Street, with the $60 fee.
- Wait for the permit (review takes up to ten business days) before starting work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $60.00; check, cash or credit card
- Review time
- Up to ten business days after a complete submittal
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-766-7002
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, regular business hours
- Address
- Community Development Department, 8040 S. 6th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Contact from oakcreekwi.gov — Fence Permit
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Plat of survey showing the fence location and setbacks
- Distances from the front, rear, left and right lot lines to the fence
- Fence design and estimated cost
- Landscape plan if it is a corner lot
- Payment
Other rules to know
- Applications are reviewed within up to ten business days of a complete submittal; work may begin after the permit is issued.
- To apply online, create a BSAonline account and call 414-766-7002 to link it to the City of Oak Creek.
- Homeowners are responsible for locating their lot lines; the City does not provide surveying.
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 Oak Creek, WI?
Yes. The City of Oak Creek requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Oak Creek?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Fences are prohibited in front yards. Corner lots: Street side yard: 4 ft if on the property line and not in the vision clearance triangle; up to 6 ft if at least 10 ft from the property line with planted landscaping (landscape plan submitted with the permit application).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Oak Creek?
Fences may be adjacent to the lot line in side and rear yards; no fence closer than 2 ft to any alley right-of-way line. Not allowed in access, sanitary sewer, water main or storm sewer easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Oak Creek?
Finished side out; the structural face with posts, poles, rails and hardware must face inward toward your property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Oak Creek?
$60.00 (fence permit application dated 2024-01-01).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oak Creek?
Get a plat of survey and mark the fence location and setbacks on it. Fill out the Fence Permit Application with the fence height, design, cost and distances to each lot line (corner lot: add a landscape plan). Apply online through BSAonline (call 414-766-7002 first to link your account), or submit in person or by mail to Community Development, 8040 S. 6th Street, with the $60 fee. Wait for the permit (review takes up to ten business days) before starting work. 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 City of Oak Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oak Creek?
Community Development Department. Phone 414-766-7002.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oak Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 17.0507 Fences
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