Village of Greendale fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Greendale? Yes. The Village of Greendale requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Open fences not more than 5 ft 6 in.; open or solid fences not more than 6 ft 6 in. must meet interior side and rear yard offset requirements source
- Front (street) yard
- Decorative fences only in the required front yard: appearance of wood, white, picket-style open fence, no more than 4 ft, not protruding further into the front yard than the facade of any building source
- Corner lots
- Obstructions near street intersections limited to 30 inches within 25 ft of the corner source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Greendale
Steps based on greendale.org — permit requirements
- Read the Village's Fence Regulations and residential setback guide (Inspection Services Permit Requirements page).
- Complete the online Permit Application Form.
- Pay the fee from the Village fee schedule.
- Call Village Hall (414-423-2100) at least three days ahead to schedule the inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per Village fee schedule
- Inspections
- Schedule through Village Hall at least three days in advance
Who to contact
Paul Wolfgramm
Director of Inspection Services
- Phone
- 414-423-2100 ext. 3107
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 6500 Northway, Greendale, WI 53129
Contact from halescornerswi.gov — building inspection
What to submit
- Online Permit Application Form
- Cautionary Statement (homeowners applying for their own permit)
Other rules to know
- Fences in the required front yard are not subject to Village repair.
- The Village's Fence Regulations PDF could not be opened; rules here come from the Village code.
- Call Village Hall to schedule inspections at least three days in advance.
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 Greendale, WI?
Yes. The Village of Greendale requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Greendale?
Side and rear yards: Open fences not more than 5 ft 6 in.; open or solid fences not more than 6 ft 6 in. must meet interior side and rear yard offset requirements. Front (street) yard: Decorative fences only in the required front yard: appearance of wood, white, picket-style open fence, no more than 4 ft, not protruding further into the front yard than the facade of any building. Corner lots: Obstructions near street intersections limited to 30 inches within 25 ft of the corner.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Greendale?
Read the Village's Fence Regulations and residential setback guide (Inspection Services Permit Requirements page). Complete the online Permit Application Form. Pay the fee from the Village fee schedule. Call Village Hall (414-423-2100) at least three days ahead to schedule the inspection. 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 Greendale (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Greendale?
Paul Wolfgramm, Director of Inspection Services. Phone 414-423-2100 ext. 3107.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Greendale's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Building Code § 15.51 Fences; Zoning Code § 17.04(8)
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