Town of Buchanan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Buchanan? Yes. The Town of Buchanan 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
- 4 ft within the building setback adjacent to a street right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft adjacent to a street right-of-way; a back yard on a corner/double-frontage lot with no street access may go to 6 ft if the adjacent street is a collector or arterial. Corner visibility per § 525-50 source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence setback beyond the yard rules; fences may not project over a property line. No fence in any stormwater, water or sanitary sewer easement. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Electric, barbed wire and razor wire fences in all residential districts and residential uses. source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 858-0102 source
Still being confirmed with Buchanan: What is the fence permit fee, and should the BPI-101 application be emailed, mailed or dropped off?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Buchanan
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- Fill out the Town's BPI-101 General Permit Application with a site plan showing the fence.
- Call the Town Hall ((920) 734-8599) to confirm the fee and how to submit it.
- Once approved (a copy is emailed to you), call Building Inspector Paul Hermes (920-858-0102) to schedule any inspection; email the clerk a photo of the inspection door hanger he leaves.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Applicant schedules inspections with Paul Hermes and emails the clerk ([email protected]) a photo of the inspection door hanger
- Permit good for
- 12 months from issue date
Who to contact
Paul Hermes
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 858-0102
- [email protected]
- Address
- Buchanan Town Hall, N178 County Rd. N, Appleton, WI 54915
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What to submit
- BPI-101 General Permit Application (building and zoning), with a site plan
Other rules to know
- The Town administers its own zoning (not Outagamie County zoning).
- Town Clerk/Treasurer: Cynthia Sieracki, (920) 734-8599, [email protected].
- Garden fences 6 ft or less and athletic field/court fences are exempt from the permit (§ 525-35B(1)).
- Height is measured from average grade; berms or raised grade to gain height are not allowed (unless required for screening).
- Fences must allow natural surface water flow.
- The approved permit is emailed to you unless you ask to pick up a hard copy.
- Town Administrator Michael J.D. Brown ([email protected], (920) 734-8599) handles zoning verification.
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 Town of Buchanan, WI?
Yes. The Town of Buchanan requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Buchanan?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the building setback adjacent to a street right-of-way. Corner lots: 4 ft adjacent to a street right-of-way; a back yard on a corner/double-frontage lot with no street access may go to 6 ft if the adjacent street is a collector or arterial. Corner visibility per § 525-50.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Buchanan?
No fence setback beyond the yard rules; fences may not project over a property line. No fence in any stormwater, water or sanitary sewer easement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Buchanan?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Buchanan?
Fill out the Town's BPI-101 General Permit Application with a site plan showing the fence. Call the Town Hall ((920) 734-8599) to confirm the fee and how to submit it. Once approved (a copy is emailed to you), call Building Inspector Paul Hermes (920-858-0102) to schedule any inspection; email the clerk a photo of the inspection door hanger he leaves. 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 Town of Buchanan (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Buchanan?
Paul Hermes, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 858-0102, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Buchanan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance § 525-35 Fences and walls
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