Village of River Hills fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of River Hills? Yes. The Village of River Hills requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $35 admin fee + $45 plan review + building permit $11.75 per $1,000 of estimated cost ($80 minimum); $160 minimum total source
- How to apply
- Email source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Village of River Hills
Steps based on riverhillswi.com — Building Board Application Checklist 080624
- Fill out the Building Permit Application.
- Gather a plat or survey showing the fence and its distance to all lot lines, material samples, and photos of the property and fence area.
- Email the complete packet to [email protected] and [email protected] by the 1st Monday of the month for that month's Building Board meeting.
- Pay the admin and plan review fees at application and the rest after Building Board approval.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Admin + plan review fees at application; permit fee after Building Board approval
- Review time
- Building Board, 3rd Monday of each month
- Inspections
- SAFEbuilt, 262-420-4732
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-352-8213
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 7650 N Pheasant Ln, River Hills, WI 53217
Contact from riverhillswi.com
What to submit
- Completed Building Permit Application
- Nonrefundable Administrative Fee and Plan Review Fee
- Plat plan or survey showing the fence location and distance to all lot lines
- Material samples (even if matching an existing fence)
- Photographs (4x6 or larger) of all elevations of every structure and of the fence area
Other rules to know
- Fences and entry gates need Building Board and Inspector approval.
- The Building Board meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 5 p.m.; complete packets are due at Village Hall by the 1st Monday of the month.
- Part of the fee is due at application, the rest after Building Board approval; work can't start until fees are paid.
- Inspections are done by SAFEbuilt (262-420-4732). Triple fees for work started without a permit.
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 River Hills, WI?
Yes. The Village of River Hills requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of River Hills?
$35 admin fee + $45 plan review + building permit $11.75 per $1,000 of estimated cost ($80 minimum); $160 minimum total.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of River Hills?
Fill out the Building Permit Application. Gather a plat or survey showing the fence and its distance to all lot lines, material samples, and photos of the property and fence area. Email the complete packet to [email protected] and [email protected] by the 1st Monday of the month for that month's Building Board meeting. Pay the admin and plan review fees at application and the rest after Building Board approval. 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 River Hills (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of River Hills?
Village Hall (Village Manager/Clerk/Treasurer). Phone 414-352-8213, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of River Hills's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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