City of Cedarburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cedarburg? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cedarburg before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a street yard source
- Corner lots
- Must meet the vision clearance rules in Sec. 13-1-80 source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be on the property line but must be at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. May not block drainage easements or drainage to neighboring properties; not on a berm without plan commission approval. source
- Good side faces
- The more attractive or decorative side faces the adjacent or abutting property or street. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire only on top of fences 8 ft or more in height. Materials and colors may not harm neighboring property values or create safety hazards. source
- How to apply
- Call (262) 375-7609 source
Still being confirmed with Cedarburg: Does a residential fence need a City building or zoning permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cedarburg
Steps based on cityofcedarburg.wi.gov — Building InspectionCemeteries
- Call City of Cedarburg Building Inspection (262-375-7609; Building Inspector Jeff Thoma) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply; zoning questions go to Engineering/Development (Planning), 262-375-7610.
- In the Washington Avenue Historic District, get landmarks commission approval.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jeff Thoma
Building Inspector (admin: Sarah Bares; Engineering/Development & Planning: (262) 375-7610)
- Phone
- (262) 375-7609
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- Cedarburg City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Ave (P.O. Box 49), Cedarburg, WI 53012
Contact from cityofcedarburg.wi.gov — Building InspectionCemeteries
Other rules to know
- Fences in the Washington Avenue Historic District need landmarks commission review and approval.
- Existing nonconforming fences may stay, but replacements must comply.
- Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-21 says structures may not be erected without a zoning permit unless exempted by Article K, but no source names fences either way.
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 City of Cedarburg, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cedarburg before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Cedarburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a street yard. Corner lots: Must meet the vision clearance rules in Sec. 13-1-80.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Cedarburg?
Residential fences may be on the property line but must be at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. May not block drainage easements or drainage to neighboring properties; not on a berm without plan commission approval.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Cedarburg?
The more attractive or decorative side faces the adjacent or abutting property or street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cedarburg?
Call City of Cedarburg Building Inspection (262-375-7609; Building Inspector Jeff Thoma) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply; zoning questions go to Engineering/Development (Planning), 262-375-7610. In the Washington Avenue Historic District, get landmarks commission approval. 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 City of Cedarburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cedarburg?
Jeff Thoma, Building Inspector (admin: Sarah Bares; Engineering/Development & Planning: (262) 375-7610). Phone (262) 375-7609.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cedarburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-109 Fence regulations
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