Village of Fredonia fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Fredonia? Yes. The Village of Fredonia requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 (add $50.00 if Planning Commission approval is required) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in the street yard except decorative fences (max 42 in, no more than 10 ft from the corner post) and on corner lots on the non-address side source
- Corner lots
- On a corner lot, a fence may go in the street yard on the non-address side source
- Distance from lot line
- 2 ft from the lot line unless the neighbor agrees in writing (then it may be on the line); not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Decorative fences at least 2 ft from the lot line or right-of-way, whichever is greater. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences in a dangerous condition, that conduct electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire (except industrial zones). Dog fences may not be placed in the right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Call (262) 692-9125 source
Still being confirmed with Fredonia: Is the fence application emailed to the Building Inspector or turned in at the Village office?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Fredonia
Steps based on fredoniawi.gov — Fence Permit Application Fillable 1
- Find your property lines (a survey is recommended).
- Fill out the Village Fence Permit Application.
- Fence on the lot line? Get your neighbor's agreement; otherwise keep it 2 ft back.
- Contact Building Inspector Max Uttech (262-692-9125, [email protected]) to submit it, with the $50 fee.
- A final inspection is noted on the form.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00 per the application (plus $50.00 if Planning Commission approval is required)
- Inspections
- Final inspection (field on the form)
Who to contact
Max Uttech
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (262) 692-9125
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village office, 242 Fredonia Ave, PO Box 159, Fredonia, WI 53021
Contact from fredoniawi.gov — Fence Permit Application Fillable 1
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Drawing of the fence location on the parcel (back of the form)
- Signed approval from abutting neighbors if the fence is on a lot line
- Certified survey of the property boundaries (recommended)
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 Fredonia, WI?
Yes. The Village of Fredonia requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Fredonia?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed in the street yard except decorative fences (max 42 in, no more than 10 ft from the corner post) and on corner lots on the non-address side. Corner lots: On a corner lot, a fence may go in the street yard on the non-address side.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Fredonia?
2 ft from the lot line unless the neighbor agrees in writing (then it may be on the line); not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Decorative fences at least 2 ft from the lot line or right-of-way, whichever is greater.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Fredonia?
The finished or decorative side faces adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Fredonia?
$50.00 (add $50.00 if Planning Commission approval is required).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Fredonia?
Find your property lines (a survey is recommended). Fill out the Village Fence Permit Application. Fence on the lot line? Get your neighbor's agreement; otherwise keep it 2 ft back. Contact Building Inspector Max Uttech (262-692-9125, [email protected]) to submit it, with the $50 fee. A final inspection is noted on the form. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Fredonia (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Fredonia?
Max Uttech, Building Inspector. Phone (262) 692-9125, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Fredonia's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code § 575-86 Fences (Ord. 2023-6)
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