Village of Grafton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Grafton? Yes. The Village of Grafton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (not in the required front yard or beyond the building's front facade) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front or street yard (whichever is closer to the street) source
- Corner lots
- Long side of a corner lot: 6 ft if set back as far as the principal structure. Vision triangle (20 ft at local streets, 30 ft with a collector/arterial; 10 ft at driveways/alleys): nothing materially blocking views between 2.5 and 8 ft, fencing allowed if no more than 30% opaque. source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may sit on the property line; must meet the visibility (vision triangle) standards. source
- Good side faces
- Supports and structural parts face the owner's own property. source
- Not allowed
- Permanent chicken wire or snow fences with residential uses; barbed wire on top of residential fences; chain link in front or street yards or extending toward the street past the front of the building. Front-yard fences no more than 50% opaque. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-375-5305 source
Still being confirmed with Grafton: Can a fence permit application be submitted online or by email, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Grafton
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code: LF1846955
- Check the Village fencing standards (Zoning Ordinance §19.04.09) for height, material and placement.
- Call the Village of Grafton Inspection Department (262-375-5305) for the building permit application and fee.
- The Community Development Director or designee reviews and approves the fence.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Community Development Director or designee reviews and approves
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-375-5305
- Address
- Village of Grafton Inspection Department, 860 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024
Contact from villageofsaukvillewi.gov — Building Permits Licenses
Other rules to know
- Permitted materials: treated or naturally resistant wood, brick/masonry, natural stone, wrought iron, vinyl, galvanized or coated chain link (at least 9 gauge with a top rail).
- Height is measured from the ground under the fence to the top rail; decorative posts at least 24 in apart may go 8 in above the limit.
- Fences must be architecturally compatible with the principal building.
- Snow fences Nov 1-Apr 1 and construction-site fencing need no permit.
- Fences legally built before the ordinance may be replaced in their existing location.
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 Grafton, WI?
Yes. The Village of Grafton requires a permit before you build a fence. Snow fences Nov 1-Apr 1 and construction-site fencing need no permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Grafton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (not in the required front yard or beyond the building's front facade). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front or street yard (whichever is closer to the street). Corner lots: Long side of a corner lot: 6 ft if set back as far as the principal structure. Vision triangle (20 ft at local streets, 30 ft with a collector/arterial; 10 ft at driveways/alleys): nothing materially blocking views between 2.5 and 8 ft, fencing allowed if no more than 30% opaque..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Grafton?
Fences may sit on the property line; must meet the visibility (vision triangle) standards.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Grafton?
Supports and structural parts face the owner's own property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Grafton?
Check the Village fencing standards (Zoning Ordinance §19.04.09) for height, material and placement. Call the Village of Grafton Inspection Department (262-375-5305) for the building permit application and fee. The Community Development Director or designee reviews and approves the fence. 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 Grafton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Grafton?
Village of Grafton Inspection Department. Phone 262-375-5305.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Grafton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 19) §19.04.09 Fencing Standards
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