Village of Little Chute fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Little Chute? Yes. The Village of Little Chute 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches for opaque fences within the first 25 ft from a street-abutting lot line; 48 inches if 50% see-through (e.g. chain link or small-diameter picket) source
- Corner lots
- Lot lines abutting a street follow the front-yard (street) limits source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may sit on the property line but may not cross onto the neighbor's property, be placed over buried utility lines, or impede drainage in drainage easements. source
- Good side faces
- Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or dangerous materials that would constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Little Chute
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- Draw a site plan showing the fence location, dimensions and height, your name/address, the date, streets, a north arrow, property boundaries and easements.
- Fill out the Village fence permit application (PDF) or apply online through Cloudpermit.
- Submit online, email the application and site plan to [email protected], or bring it to Village Hall, 108 W. Main St. (inspector in-person hours 8-9 am and 1-2 pm, Mon-Fri).
- Pay the $50 fee (mailed payments must be check or cash). The permit is issued after the application, site plan and fee are received.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 (2026 residential fee schedule); payments by mail must be check or cash
Who to contact
Jaymes Seidler
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (920) 423-3870
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Building Inspector in-person hours 8:00-9:00 am and 1:00-2:00 pm, Mon-Fri; Village offices Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- Village Hall, 108 W. Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140
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What to submit
- Completed application
- Site plan showing fence location, dimensions and height; name, address, date, streets and north arrow; property boundaries and dimensions; easements
- $50 fee
Other rules to know
- Hedges and shrubbery count as fences: keep them trimmed to 6 ft max and on your own property.
- Set posts at least half the fence height deep (local frost depth is 48 inches).
- The Village does not locate property pins; hire a licensed surveyor.
- The County directory lists the Building Inspector at (920) 423-3870; the Village fence page lists (920) 423-3871.
- The applicant must call to schedule all required inspections.
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 Little Chute, WI?
Yes. The Village of Little Chute requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Little Chute?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches for opaque fences within the first 25 ft from a street-abutting lot line; 48 inches if 50% see-through (e.g. chain link or small-diameter picket). Corner lots: Lot lines abutting a street follow the front-yard (street) limits.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Little Chute?
Fences may sit on the property line but may not cross onto the neighbor's property, be placed over buried utility lines, or impede drainage in drainage easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Little Chute?
Finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Little Chute?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Little Chute?
Draw a site plan showing the fence location, dimensions and height, your name/address, the date, streets, a north arrow, property boundaries and easements. Fill out the Village fence permit application (PDF) or apply online through Cloudpermit. Submit online, email the application and site plan to [email protected], or bring it to Village Hall, 108 W. Main St. (inspector in-person hours 8-9 am and 1-2 pm, Mon-Fri). Pay the $50 fee (mailed payments must be check or cash). The permit is issued after the application, site plan and fee are received. 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 Little Chute (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Little Chute?
Jaymes Seidler, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 423-3870, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Little Chute's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances § 44-394
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