Village of Greenville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Greenville? Yes. The Village of Greenville 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 front yards (measured to the face of the principal structure) source
- Corner lots
- Corner side yard: 4 ft; vision clearance rules in Part 320-600, Article I (Access and Visibility) source
- Distance from lot line
- Lot-line setbacks per Table 320-505-1. No part of a fence may project over the property line. No fence in a Greenville 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. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Greenville
Steps based on townofgreenville.com — fences
- Check Outagamie County GIS for shoreland, wetland or airport zoning on your lot.
- Prepare a plot plan showing the fence location and height plus buildings, pools, septic, wells and utility pedestals, and a drawing or picture of the fence design.
- Apply for the fence permit through the Village permit portal (greenvillewi.micommunityportal.com).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Elisabeth Racine
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-757-5151
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Address
- W6860 Parkview Drive, P.O. Box 60, Greenville, WI 54942
Contact from outagamie.prod.govaccess.org — 639040623163000000
What to submit
- Plot plan showing fence location, fence height, buildings and other features (pools, septic tanks, wells, electrical/telephone pedestals)
- Fence design detail (drawing or picture)
Other rules to know
- Garden fences 6 ft or less and privacy screens do not need a permit.
- Check Outagamie County shoreland, wetland and airport zoning before building.
- Fences must allow natural surface water flow and respect approved drainage/grading plans; fences in other utility easements are at the owner's risk.
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 Greenville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Greenville requires a permit before you build a fence. Garden fences 6 ft or less and privacy screens do not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Greenville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft along the sides or front edge of front yards (measured to the face of the principal structure). Corner lots: Corner side yard: 4 ft; vision clearance rules in Part 320-600, Article I (Access and Visibility).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Greenville?
Lot-line setbacks per Table 320-505-1. No part of a fence may project over the property line. No fence in a Greenville stormwater, water or sanitary sewer easement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Greenville?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Greenville?
Check Outagamie County GIS for shoreland, wetland or airport zoning on your lot. Prepare a plot plan showing the fence location and height plus buildings, pools, septic, wells and utility pedestals, and a drawing or picture of the fence design. Apply for the fence permit through the Village permit portal (greenvillewi.micommunityportal.com). 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 Greenville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Greenville?
Elisabeth Racine, Building Inspector. Phone 920-757-5151, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Greenville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance § 320-508B Fences/walls/privacy screens
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