Village of Hales Corners fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Hales Corners? Yes. The Village of Hales Corners requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 (2017 fee schedule) source
- Side and rear yards
- No set maximum stated; 4 ft and under may go up to the property line, 5 ft must be 1 ft off, 6 ft must be 2 ft off source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences are prohibited in front yard setback areas in all districts source
- Corner lots
- Permit required for any fence in the required front or side yards of a corner lot / corner-lot side street setback source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences 4 ft and under can be placed up to the property line; a 5-ft fence must be set 1 ft off the property line; a 6-ft fence must be set 2 ft off the property line. source
- Good side faces
- Structural side (posts, etc.) faces inward toward the owner's property; finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire only in industrial areas; stockade fences not allowed in the required front setback. source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Hales Corners
Steps based on halescornerswi.gov — building inspection
- Fill out a building permit application.
- Mark the fence on two copies of a GIS survey or plat, to scale, with dimensions.
- Add a photo or brochure of the fence style.
- Mail or drop off the original paper application and payment at Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Road.
- Allow at least 5 business days for review.
- Call for a final inspection when the fence is finished.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Paper payment with the application; $50 per the 2017 fee schedule
- Review time
- At least 5 business days; permit issued 3-5 business days after submittal
- Inspections
- Final inspection; schedule at least two business days ahead with Greendale Inspection Services (414-423-2100 ext. 3107)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-529-6172
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Contact from halescornerswi.gov — building inspection
What to submit
- Completed building permit application
- Two copies of a GIS survey or plat showing the proposed fence location, other buildings and dimensions to scale
- Photo or brochure of the fence style and material
Other rules to know
- Permit required for fences 48 inches or taller, and for any fence in corner-lot front or side street yards.
- The Building Inspector issues the permit after a site review with the Zoning Administrator.
- Original paper applications are required; electronic copies may also be sent but do not replace paper.
- Residential plan review takes at least 5 business days; permits may take 3-5 business days to issue.
- Call for a final inspection when done; schedule inspections at least two business days ahead.
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 Hales Corners, WI?
Yes. The Village of Hales Corners requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Hales Corners?
Side and rear yards: No set maximum stated; 4 ft and under may go up to the property line, 5 ft must be 1 ft off, 6 ft must be 2 ft off. Front (street) yard: Fences are prohibited in front yard setback areas in all districts. Corner lots: Permit required for any fence in the required front or side yards of a corner lot / corner-lot side street setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Hales Corners?
Fences 4 ft and under can be placed up to the property line; a 5-ft fence must be set 1 ft off the property line; a 6-ft fence must be set 2 ft off the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Hales Corners?
Structural side (posts, etc.) faces inward toward the owner's property; finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Hales Corners?
$50.00 (2017 fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Hales Corners?
Fill out a building permit application. Mark the fence on two copies of a GIS survey or plat, to scale, with dimensions. Add a photo or brochure of the fence style. Mail or drop off the original paper application and payment at Village Hall, 5635 S. New Berlin Road. Allow at least 5 business days for review. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Hales Corners (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Hales Corners?
Village Hall permit desk. Phone 414-529-6172.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Hales Corners's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code fence section (ecode360)
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