City of West Allis fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Allis? Not confirmed. Contact the City of West Allis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of West Allis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with West Allis: Does a residential fence in West Allis need a permit, and what are the height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Allis
Steps based on swshdwi.gov — building permits
- Call the City (414-302-2489) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and the height rules.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online permit portal.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-302-2489
- Address
- City of West Allis, 7525 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI 53214
Contact from westalliswi.gov — do i need a permit
Other rules to know
- The City has a 'Fences and Site Obstructions' page, but its content did not load for reading.
- Zoning Code Sec. 19.43 (Structures in Yards) lists fences as permitted in side and rear yards; front-yard fences are listed only for commercial/industrial districts with an approved site plan.
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 West Allis, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of West Allis before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Allis?
Call the City (414-302-2489) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and the height rules. If a permit is needed, apply through the City's online permit portal. 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 West Allis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Allis?
City of West Allis (permits). Phone 414-302-2489.
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Allis's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 19.43 Structures in Yards
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