Village of Kimberly fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Kimberly? Yes. The Village of Kimberly requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in required setback areas (8 ft where the fence meets principal-structure setbacks, or on residential lots abutting business/industrial use) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (4 ft if at least 50% open; 6 ft on lots with a 'no access' street or abutting a railroad) source
- Corner lots
- 2½ ft in vision clearance areas; up to 6 ft in the street yard on the long side of a corner lot if set back from the short-side street line by at least the greater of the house's existing or required setback; fences within 15 ft of a driveway must meet vision requirements source
- Distance from lot line
- No minimum lot-line setback stated; a boundary fence is one on or within 3 ft of a property line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the abutting property; support posts face the fence owner. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire, above-ground electric fencing, chain link with barbed or sharp ends, snow fencing, chicken wire, welded wire, hardware cloth and similar materials (exceptions for industrial security fences and temporary snow fencing). source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Kimberly
Steps based on vokimberlywi.gov — building inspections
- Download the Village building permit application, save it to your device, and fill it in (include the job value for materials and labor).
- Attach a site plan showing where the fence will go.
- Submit it electronically to [email protected] or bring it to the Village Office, 515 W. Kimberly Ave. ((920) 788-7507).
- Pay the $50 fence permit fee (check, cash or card; card in the office or online). Allow up to 10 business days for zoning and permit review.
- Schedule the fence layout inspection with inspector Stephanie Potter (608-617-5691) before setting posts.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 fence permit fee; check, cash or card (card in office or online only)
- Review time
- Allow 10 business days for approval; permit issued after fee, zoning approval and building inspection approval
- Inspections
- Fence layout inspection before posts and fencing work begin
Who to contact
Stephanie Potter
Building Inspector (inspections)
- Phone
- 608-617-5691
- Hours
- Village Office Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Address
- Village Office, 515 W. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, WI 54136
Contact from vokimberlywi.gov — building inspections
What to submit
- Building permit application (fillable PDF), including job value (materials and labor)
- Site plan showing the fence
- Sketch or design of the fence (approved before construction)
Other rules to know
- The fence layout must be inspected before posts and fencing work begin.
- The Village publishes Fence Permit Guidelines and a Fences, Hedges, Dog Kennels brochure (linked from the Building Inspections page) with the detailed rules.
- A sketch or design must be approved before construction; replacing more than 10% of a nonconforming fence also needs a permit. Temporary fences are exempt.
- Decorative posts at least 6 ft apart may extend 8 inches above the maximum height.
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 Kimberly, WI?
Yes. The Village of Kimberly requires a permit before you build a fence. A sketch or design must be approved before construction; replacing more than 10% of a nonconforming fence also needs a permit. Temporary fences are exempt.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Kimberly?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in required setback areas (8 ft where the fence meets principal-structure setbacks, or on residential lots abutting business/industrial use). Front (street) yard: 3 ft (4 ft if at least 50% open; 6 ft on lots with a 'no access' street or abutting a railroad). Corner lots: 2½ ft in vision clearance areas; up to 6 ft in the street yard on the long side of a corner lot if set back from the short-side street line by at least the greater of the house's existing or required setback; fences within 15 ft of a driveway must meet vision requirements.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Kimberly?
No minimum lot-line setback stated; a boundary fence is one on or within 3 ft of a property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Kimberly?
Finished side faces the abutting property; support posts face the fence owner.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Kimberly?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Kimberly?
Download the Village building permit application, save it to your device, and fill it in (include the job value for materials and labor). Attach a site plan showing where the fence will go. Submit it electronically to [email protected] or bring it to the Village Office, 515 W. Kimberly Ave. ((920) 788-7507). Pay the $50 fence permit fee (check, cash or card; card in the office or online). Allow up to 10 business days for zoning and permit review. Schedule the fence layout inspection with inspector Stephanie Potter (608-617-5691) before setting posts. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Kimberly (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Kimberly?
Stephanie Potter, Building Inspector (inspections). Phone 608-617-5691.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Kimberly's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code § 525-96 Fences and Hedges
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