Village of West Milwaukee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of West Milwaukee? Yes. The Village of West Milwaukee requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- New fences normally not allowed in street yards source
- Corner lots
- New fences normally not allowed in street yards on corner lots source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from the alley lot line. source
- How to apply
- Call 414-645-1530 ext. 128 source
Still being confirmed with West Milwaukee: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of West Milwaukee
Steps based on westmilwaukee.org — FENCE PERMIT INFORMATION
- Mark the fence on a copy of your survey with its length and height.
- Fill out the Building Permit Application and sign the cautionary statement.
- Contact the Village Hall office (414-645-1530 ext. 128) to confirm how to submit and the fee.
- Request inspections from SAFEbuilt (262-420-4732, [email protected]) by 4 p.m. for a possible next-business-day inspection.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Form accepts check, cash or credit card; amount not listed
- Inspections
- Request by 4 p.m. for possible next-business-day inspection (SAFEbuilt)
Who to contact
Teri Anniuk
Administrative Assistant (Inspections)
- Phone
- 414-645-1530 ext. 128
- [email protected]
Contact from westmilwaukee.org — inspections
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Copy of the survey with the fence marked, showing location, length and height (and a few feet onto the adjoining lot)
- Pictures of the yard and fence or materials, if available
- Signed cautionary statement
Other rules to know
- Replacing or repairing an existing fence without enlarging it does not require a survey.
- An 'in lieu of survey' sheet may be accepted if no survey is available, but a survey is required about 98% of the time.
- A neighbor's verbal permission is not enough to place a fence on their property.
- Building inspections are provided by SAFEbuilt.
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 West Milwaukee, WI?
Yes. The Village of West Milwaukee requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of West Milwaukee?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: New fences normally not allowed in street yards. Corner lots: New fences normally not allowed in street yards on corner lots.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of West Milwaukee?
At least 2 ft from the alley lot line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of West Milwaukee?
Mark the fence on a copy of your survey with its length and height. Fill out the Building Permit Application and sign the cautionary statement. Contact the Village Hall office (414-645-1530 ext. 128) to confirm how to submit and the fee. Request inspections from SAFEbuilt (262-420-4732, [email protected]) by 4 p.m. for a possible next-business-day 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 West Milwaukee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of West Milwaukee?
Teri Anniuk, Administrative Assistant (Inspections). Phone 414-645-1530 ext. 128, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of West Milwaukee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code 98-91 (Traffic Visibility), 98-123(3) (Yards), 98-254(3) (In Lieu of Survey)
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