Village of Bayside fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Bayside? Yes. The Village of Bayside requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from finished lot grade source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard 3 ft, subject to Architectural Review Committee consideration source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards; solid fences (50% or less open) must be at least 10 ft from any property line (exceptions for railroad, highway and commercial parking lot screening). Not in the right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The 'finished' side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric wire, chicken wire, and double or triple strand wire. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email, mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Bayside
Steps based on baysidewi.gov — index
- Get a licensed survey or GIS image showing where the fence goes relative to the lot line and house.
- Submit the building permit application through the Village's Apply Online page, email it to [email protected], or mail it to Village Hall, 9075 N. Regent Road.
- Expect Architectural Review Committee review of the fence.
- Pay the permit fee from the Village fee schedule.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per Village fee schedule (based on estimated cost or square footage)
- Review time
- Architectural Review Committee review
- Inspections
- SAFEbuilt, 262-420-4732
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-206-3915
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 9075 N. Regent Road, Bayside, WI 53217
Contact from baysidewi.gov — index
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Survey by a licensed surveyor or a GIS image showing the fence location relative to the property line and the main structure
- List of contractors and evidence of their licensure
Other rules to know
- All fences are subject to Architectural Review Committee review.
- Solid fences are limited to 30 total linear feet.
- If the rear of your lot abuts a neighbor's side, front or back yard, the fence must be an 'open fence'.
- Ornamental fences up to 3 ft may be allowed anywhere if set back at least 20 ft from all boundaries.
- New fences need a minimum four-foot footing.
- Fences beyond the front line of the principal building need a Board of Zoning Appeals special exception.
- Permit fees are based on estimated project cost or square footage (Village fee schedule); fee doubles if work starts before the permit is issued.
- Inspections by SAFEbuilt (262-420-4732, [email protected]).
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 Bayside, WI?
Yes. The Village of Bayside requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Bayside?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from finished lot grade. Front (street) yard: Front yard 3 ft, subject to Architectural Review Committee consideration.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Bayside?
Fences may go up to the lot line in side and rear yards; solid fences (50% or less open) must be at least 10 ft from any property line (exceptions for railroad, highway and commercial parking lot screening). Not in the right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Bayside?
The 'finished' side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Bayside?
Get a licensed survey or GIS image showing where the fence goes relative to the lot line and house. Submit the building permit application through the Village's Apply Online page, email it to [email protected], or mail it to Village Hall, 9075 N. Regent Road. Expect Architectural Review Committee review of the fence. Pay the permit fee from the Village fee schedule. 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 Bayside (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Bayside?
Building Services Department (Village Hall). Phone 414-206-3915, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Bayside's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code § 104-125 Fences, walls, architectural screening devices, driveway gates and arbors
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