Village of Fox Point fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Fox Point? Yes. The Village of Fox Point requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $10.00 per $1,000 of estimated cost; $70.00 minimum (building permit form) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft from finished lot grade source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences may not project forward of the front line of the principal building; new fences beyond that line need a Board of Appeals special exception source
- Corner lots
- The side yard abutting a road is treated as a front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be placed up to the lot line in side and rear yards; nothing in the right-of-way. If your rear lot line abuts a neighbor's side yard, the fence must be an 'open fence' unless the neighbor consents in writing. 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, or double- or triple-strand wire (except as allowed by the Building Board). source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Fox Point
Steps based on villageoffoxpoint.com — Permits Applications Licenses
- Get a licensed survey and mark the fence location; prepare a fence detail.
- Fill out the Building Permit application (checks payable to 'Village of Fox Point').
- Put the application and payment in the Village Hall drop box or mail it to Attn: Building Inspector, 7200 N Santa Monica Blvd.
- Call the Building Inspector (414-247-6622) to schedule inspections.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Check payable to 'Village of Fox Point'; $10.00 per $1,000, $70.00 minimum
- Review time
- May require Building Board / Board of Appeals review
- Inspections
- Schedule with the Building Inspector, 414-247-6622
Who to contact
Michael Rakow
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 414-247-6622
- Address
- Village of Fox Point, Attn: Building Inspector, 7200 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI 53217 (Village Hall drop box by the front door)
Contact from villageoffoxpoint.com — Permits Applications Licenses
What to submit
- Building Permit application
- Licensed survey showing the fence location (required for any fence 10 ft or less from a lot line)
- Fence detail
Other rules to know
- Ornamental fences up to 3 1/2 ft set back 20 ft or more from all property boundaries need no permit.
- Fences go to the Board of Appeals and Building Board case by case (building permit form).
- Permitted materials: wood or wood-simulated materials, wrought iron or other metal.
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 Fox Point, WI?
Yes. The Village of Fox Point requires a permit before you build a fence. Ornamental fences up to 3 1/2 ft set back 20 ft or more from all property boundaries need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Fox Point?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft from finished lot grade. Front (street) yard: Fences may not project forward of the front line of the principal building; new fences beyond that line need a Board of Appeals special exception. Corner lots: The side yard abutting a road is treated as a front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Fox Point?
Fences may be placed up to the lot line in side and rear yards; nothing in the right-of-way. If your rear lot line abuts a neighbor's side yard, the fence must be an 'open fence' unless the neighbor consents in writing.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Fox Point?
The 'finished' side faces the neighboring property; posts on the applicant's side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Fox Point?
$10.00 per $1,000 of estimated cost; $70.00 minimum (building permit form).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Fox Point?
Get a licensed survey and mark the fence location; prepare a fence detail. Fill out the Building Permit application (checks payable to 'Village of Fox Point'). Put the application and payment in the Village Hall drop box or mail it to Attn: Building Inspector, 7200 N Santa Monica Blvd. Call the Building Inspector (414-247-6622) to schedule inspections. 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 Fox Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Fox Point?
Michael Rakow, Building Inspector. Phone 414-247-6622.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Fox Point's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code § 745-7B(3) Fences, walls, architectural screening devices, driveway gates and arbors
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