City of Seymour fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Seymour? Yes. The City of Seymour requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Seymour (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Corner lots
- Nothing obscuring visibility above 2½ ft within 30 ft of the street curb line on corner residential lots source
- How to apply
- Call 920-851-0121 source
Still being confirmed with Seymour: What are the fence height and setback limits in the City's Fence Code (Sec. 78.11), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Seymour
Steps based on cityofseymourwi.org
- Get a plat survey of your lot (the City requires one for fences).
- Fill out the City's fence permit application from the Building Permits page.
- Call City Hall (920-833-2209) or Zoning Inspector John Schoen (920-851-0121) to confirm the fee and how to turn it in.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
John Schoen
Zoning Inspector
- Phone
- 920-851-0121
- Address
- Seymour City Hall, 328 North Main Street, Seymour, WI 54165
Contact from cityofseymourwi.org
What to submit
- City fence permit application
- Plat survey (required for fences)
Other rules to know
- The City makes the final determination of fees due.
- Residential Building Inspector: Paul Hermes, 920-858-0102.
- The City Zoning Code refers to a separate Fence Code (Section 78.11) that could not be read online; corner residential lots may not have anything obscuring visibility above 2½ ft within 30 ft of the street curb line (Sec. 78-103(d)).
- Not the same as the Town of Seymour.
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 City of Seymour, WI?
Yes. The City of Seymour requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Seymour?
Get a plat survey of your lot (the City requires one for fences). Fill out the City's fence permit application from the Building Permits page. Call City Hall (920-833-2209) or Zoning Inspector John Schoen (920-851-0121) to confirm the fee and how to turn it in. 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 City of Seymour (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Seymour?
John Schoen, Zoning Inspector. Phone 920-851-0121.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Seymour's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 78-103 (refers to Section 78.11 Fence Code)
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