Village of Brown Deer fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Brown Deer? Yes. The Village of Brown Deer requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- Open fences 5 ft; solid fences 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences not allowed in front yards (open front-yard fences only in Manufacturing districts) source
- Corner lots
- No fence in the side yard adjoining a street source
- Good side faces
- Perimeter or border fences within 5 ft of a lot line must have the finished or decorative side facing the adjacent or abutting properties. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, chicken wire and electrically charged fences (barbed wire allowed on top of 6 ft+ fences in Business and Manufacturing districts). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Brown Deer
Steps based on browndeerwi.org — Fence Guidelines
- Mark the proposed fence on a copy of your plat survey.
- Fill out the Building Permit application and bring it with the fence type, height and a design brochure to the Building Inspection Department at Village Hall (Tue/Thu 8-10 a.m. or by appointment).
- Pay the $100 fence permit fee.
- Request a final inspection with at least 24 hours' notice (262-901-8771 or [email protected]).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100.00
- Inspections
- Final inspection mandatory; at least 24 hours' notice
Who to contact
Kirk Radtke
Building Inspector (North Shore Inspections)
- Phone
- 262-901-8771
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Tue & Thu 8-10 a.m. at Village Hall, or by appointment
- Address
- Village Hall (Main Level), 4800 W. Green Brook Drive, Brown Deer, WI 53223
Contact from browndeerwi.org — Directory
What to submit
- Building Permit application
- Copy of your plat survey with the proposed fence location marked
- Fence type and height, plus a brochure showing the design
Other rules to know
- Double fees for work started before obtaining a permit.
- Final inspections are mandatory; give at least 24 hours' notice.
- Building inspection services are provided by North Shore Inspections; the inspector holds office hours at Village Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-10 a.m. or by appointment.
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 Brown Deer, WI?
Yes. The Village of Brown Deer requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Brown Deer?
Side and rear yards: Open fences 5 ft; solid fences 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Fences not allowed in front yards (open front-yard fences only in Manufacturing districts). Corner lots: No fence in the side yard adjoining a street.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Brown Deer?
Perimeter or border fences within 5 ft of a lot line must have the finished or decorative side facing the adjacent or abutting properties.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Brown Deer?
$100.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Brown Deer?
Mark the proposed fence on a copy of your plat survey. Fill out the Building Permit application and bring it with the fence type, height and a design brochure to the Building Inspection Department at Village Hall (Tue/Thu 8-10 a.m. or by appointment). Pay the $100 fence permit fee. Request a final inspection with at least 24 hours' notice (262-901-8771 or [email protected]). 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 Brown Deer (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Brown Deer?
Kirk Radtke, Building Inspector (North Shore Inspections). Phone 262-901-8771, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Brown Deer's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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