Village of Shorewood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Shorewood? Yes. The Village of Shorewood requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Based on cost of work; residential minimum $75 (building permit form) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum source
- Front (street) yard
- Max 4 ft within the front setback (typically 25 ft from the front property line) source
- Corner lots
- Max 4 ft within the front and street-side setbacks source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be within the lot dimensions according to survey; fences directly across from a garage on an alley 15 ft wide or less must be set back at least 3 ft from the alley line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the adjacent property or public street; posts on the applicant's side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electrified fences village-wide; chain link in commercial districts and residential front yards. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Shorewood
Steps based on villageofshorewood.org — Fence Installation or Replacement
- Check with Planning and Development whether a survey of your property is on file; otherwise get one (no more than 10 years old).
- Mark the fence location on the survey and fill out the building permit application.
- Submit it at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and pay the fee.
- Call for a final inspection when the fence is finished.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Based on cost of work, $75 residential minimum
- Inspections
- Final inspection required
- Permit good for
- Void after four months if work has not started
Who to contact
- Phone
- 414-847-2640
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- Planning and Development Department, Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211
Contact from villageofshorewood.org — Building Permit
What to submit
- Completed building permit application
- Current property survey (no more than 10 years old) showing the exact fence location
Other rules to know
- Permit required for new or replacement fencing 16 linear feet or longer, or more than 4 ft high.
- Posts must withstand wind pressure of at least 30 lb per sq ft; concrete not required.
- Permit void four months after issuance if work hasn't started. Triple fees for working without a permit.
- A final inspection is required when work is complete.
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 Shorewood, WI?
Yes. The Village of Shorewood requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Shorewood?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum. Front (street) yard: Max 4 ft within the front setback (typically 25 ft from the front property line). Corner lots: Max 4 ft within the front and street-side setbacks.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Shorewood?
Fences must be within the lot dimensions according to survey; fences directly across from a garage on an alley 15 ft wide or less must be set back at least 3 ft from the alley line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Shorewood?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjacent property or public street; posts on the applicant's side.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Shorewood?
Based on cost of work; residential minimum $75 (building permit form).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Shorewood?
Check with Planning and Development whether a survey of your property is on file; otherwise get one (no more than 10 years old). Mark the fence location on the survey and fill out the building permit application. Submit it at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and pay the fee. Call for a final inspection when the fence is finished. 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 Shorewood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Shorewood?
Planning and Development Department. Phone 414-847-2640, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Shorewood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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