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Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Village of Nichols fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Nichols? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Nichols before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Nichols (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Call (920) 858-0102 source

Still being confirmed with Nichols: Does a permanent residential fence in Nichols need a permit, and what is the fee? Are fences still limited to 3 ft in front/corner side yards and 6 ft on residential side/rear lot lines, at least 3 ft from the right-of-way?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Nichols

Steps based on outagamie.prod.govaccess.org — 639040623163000000

  1. Call Building Inspector Paul Hermes ((920) 858-0102) or the Village Hall ((920) 525-2717) to ask whether your fence needs a permit, how to apply, and the height and setback limits.
  2. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.

Who to contact

Paul Hermes
Building Inspector

Phone
(920) 858-0102
Email
[email protected]
Address
Village Hall, W5720 Main Street, P.O. Box 169, Nichols, WI 54152

Contact from outagamie.prod.govaccess.org — 639040623163000000

Other rules to know

  • Village Clerk/Treasurer: RoseMary Stingle, (920) 215-2717, [email protected].
  • The Village zoning code (Sec. 13-1-142 Fences) is no longer posted online.

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 Nichols, WI?

Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Nichols before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Nichols?

Call Building Inspector Paul Hermes ((920) 858-0102) or the Village Hall ((920) 525-2717) to ask whether your fence needs a permit, how to apply, and the height and setback limits. 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 Nichols (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Nichols?

Paul Hermes, Building Inspector. Phone (920) 858-0102, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the Village of Nichols's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-142 Fences

  1. outagamie.prod.govaccess.org — 639040623163000000

Work for the Village of Nichols? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.