Town of Grand Chute fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Grand Chute? Yes. The Town of Grand Chute 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
- 42 inches in the front yard or within the first 25 ft from the street right-of-way (whichever is less); front-yard limits apply to both streets on double frontage lots unless one is designated No Access/Restricted Access source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2½ ft and 10 ft above the plane within the vision triangle (§ 535-47(A)) source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjoining property; protruding posts/studs face the fence owner's lot. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical fences and single-, double- and triple-strand fences (except where the section specifically allows them). source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 832-1599 source
Still being confirmed with Grand Chute: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Grand Chute
Steps based on grandchutewi.gov — building permit and inspection requirements
- Download the Town building permit application and check 'Fence' as the project.
- Call Community Development (920-832-1573) or Chief Building Inspector Cary Nate (920-832-1599) to confirm the fee and how to turn in the application, or bring it to Town Hall, 1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd.
- Get the permit before building, enlarging, altering or replacing the fence.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- By signing, the applicant lets the inspector enter the premises at reasonable hours
Who to contact
Cary Nate
Chief Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 832-1599
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:00-11:00 a.m.
- Address
- Community Development, Grand Chute Town Hall, 1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd., Grand Chute, WI 54913
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What to submit
- Town building permit application (check 'Fence' as the project type)
Other rules to know
- The Town administers its own zoning (not Outagamie County zoning).
- Town Clerk: Kayla Raatz, (920) 832-5644, [email protected].
- A permit is needed before a fence is built, enlarged, altered or replaced (§ 535-53(B)).
- Starting work without a permit can mean a stop order, triple the regular fee and daily fines.
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 Grand Chute, WI?
Yes. The Town of Grand Chute requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed before a fence is built, enlarged, altered or replaced (§ 535-53(B)).
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Grand Chute?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches in the front yard or within the first 25 ft from the street right-of-way (whichever is less); front-yard limits apply to both streets on double frontage lots unless one is designated No Access/Restricted Access. Corner lots: No obstructions between 2½ ft and 10 ft above the plane within the vision triangle (§ 535-47(A)).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Grand Chute?
Finished side faces the adjoining property; protruding posts/studs face the fence owner's lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Grand Chute?
Download the Town building permit application and check 'Fence' as the project. Call Community Development (920-832-1573) or Chief Building Inspector Cary Nate (920-832-1599) to confirm the fee and how to turn in the application, or bring it to Town Hall, 1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd. Get the permit before building, enlarging, altering or replacing the fence. 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 Grand Chute (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Grand Chute?
Cary Nate, Chief Building Inspector. Phone (920) 832-1599, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Grand Chute's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance § 535-53 Fences and hedges
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