Village of Combined Locks fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Combined Locks? Yes. The Village of Combined Locks 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 along the sides or front edge of any front yard source
- Corner lots
- No solid (see-through-blocking) fence or hedge over 4 ft within 50 ft of the intersection; on the non-address side up to 6 ft if 10" (as printed) or more from the right-of-way, or if 75% or more open to vision source
- Distance from lot line
- No minimum stated; the Village recommends keeping the fence far enough off the lot line to maintain/repair it from your own property. The owner is solely responsible for locating the fence properly. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences that create a dangerous condition, conduct electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire (except in industrial areas, 10 ft up and projecting inward); unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance. source
- How to apply
- Call (920) 858-0102 source
Still being confirmed with Combined Locks: What is the fence permit fee, and can the form be emailed or must it be dropped off at Village Hall?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Combined Locks
Steps based on combinedlocks.wi.gov — Village of Cbomined Locks Fence Permit
- Download the Village fence permit form and fill in owner, contractor, location, description, estimated cost and design details for the fence.
- Contact Village Hall (920-788-7740, 405 Wallace Street) or Building Inspector Paul Hermes ((920) 858-0102) to confirm how to turn it in and the fee.
- Pay the permit fee and get the permit before you build.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Permit fee due with the application (amount not printed on the form)
- Review time
- Building Inspector approves and may attach conditions
- Inspections
- Building inspector may enter the premises to inspect the work
Who to contact
Paul Hermes
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 858-0102
- Address
- Village Hall, 405 Wallace Street, Combined Locks, WI 54113
Contact from combinedlocks.wi.gov — Village of Cbomined Locks Fence Permit
What to submit
- Completed Building Permit Application (fence permit form) with owner, contractor (license/certification numbers), project location, description and estimated cost
- Accurate design information for the proposed fence
Other rules to know
- Temporary fences need no permit but may not stand more than 45 days.
- Altering a nonconforming fence by more than 50% requires full compliance.
- By signing, the applicant grants the building inspector permission to enter the property to inspect the work.
- The July 2026 form summarizes: 6 ft in the back yard and up to the front plane of the house; 4 ft from that plane to the right-of-way. Owner-occupants can check a box to apply without a Dwelling Contractor Certification.
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 Combined Locks, WI?
Yes. The Village of Combined Locks requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary fences need no permit but may not stand more than 45 days.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Combined Locks?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft along the sides or front edge of any front yard. Corner lots: No solid (see-through-blocking) fence or hedge over 4 ft within 50 ft of the intersection; on the non-address side up to 6 ft if 10" (as printed) or more from the right-of-way, or if 75% or more open to vision.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Combined Locks?
No minimum stated; the Village recommends keeping the fence far enough off the lot line to maintain/repair it from your own property. The owner is solely responsible for locating the fence properly.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Combined Locks?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Combined Locks?
Download the Village fence permit form and fill in owner, contractor, location, description, estimated cost and design details for the fence. Contact Village Hall (920-788-7740, 405 Wallace Street) or Building Inspector Paul Hermes ((920) 858-0102) to confirm how to turn it in and the fee. Pay the permit fee and get the permit before you build. 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 Combined Locks (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Combined Locks?
Paul Hermes, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 858-0102.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Combined Locks's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance § 580-79 Fences
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