Village of Saukville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Saukville? Yes. The Village of Saukville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Perimeter fences may not extend into the street yard; street-yard ornamental fences max 3 ft source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within the vision triangle at intersections (triangle points between 15 and 50 ft from the intersection) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be built right up to your property line (not required). Not on neighboring property. Structures built in an easement may be removed or damaged. source
- Good side faces
- Posts and supports go on the side facing your own house or yard. source
- Not allowed
- Scrap lumber, chicken wire, wood pallets or other unapproved materials. Cyclone fences are prohibited in all residential and most other districts. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Saukville
Steps based on villageofsaukvillewi.gov — Fences Code Requirements
- Find your property lines (survey from mortgage papers, Ozaukee County Register of Deeds, Village Hall, or a surveyor).
- Fill out the Village Fence Permit (online or at Village Hall) and attach a survey or scale drawing marking the fence location.
- Turn it in at Village Hall, 639 E. Green Bay Ave, and pay the $50 fee at the time of application.
- Wait for the Village inspector's approval before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50.00, paid at the time of application
- Review time
- Approved by the Public Works Superintendent or designee (Village inspector)
Who to contact
- Phone
- (262) 284-9423
- Hours
- M-F 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Village Hall, 639 E. Green Bay Avenue, Saukville, WI 53080
Contact from villageofsaukvillewi.gov — Building Permits Licenses
What to submit
- Fence Permit application (signed by applicant; owner and contractor names, addresses, phones)
- Copy of the property survey (preferred) or a scale drawing showing street borders, lot lines, all buildings and the fence location
Other rules to know
- Approved materials: standard fence wood, masonry, metal such as wrought iron, or composites that look like wood, masonry or wrought iron.
- Ornamental fences need no permit if no more than 6 ft continuous in the street yard or 24 ft total in a side/rear yard.
- Downtown and Foster Commons districts have extra requirements; check with Zoning first.
- The Village itself handles fence permits; building/electrical/plumbing permits are handled by the Village of Grafton Inspection Department.
- Fee sources differ: the Fence Permit form says $50.00, while Village Code § 72-6A lists a $35 fence/architectural screening permit fee.
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 Saukville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Saukville requires a permit before you build a fence. Ornamental fences need no permit if no more than 6 ft continuous in the street yard or 24 ft total in a side/rear yard.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Saukville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Perimeter fences may not extend into the street yard; street-yard ornamental fences max 3 ft. Corner lots: 3 ft within the vision triangle at intersections (triangle points between 15 and 50 ft from the intersection).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Saukville?
Fences may be built right up to your property line (not required). Not on neighboring property. Structures built in an easement may be removed or damaged.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Saukville?
Posts and supports go on the side facing your own house or yard.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Saukville?
$50.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Saukville?
Find your property lines (survey from mortgage papers, Ozaukee County Register of Deeds, Village Hall, or a surveyor). Fill out the Village Fence Permit (online or at Village Hall) and attach a survey or scale drawing marking the fence location. Turn it in at Village Hall, 639 E. Green Bay Ave, and pay the $50 fee at the time of application. Wait for the Village inspector's approval before building. 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 Saukville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Saukville?
Zoning Office. Phone (262) 284-9423.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Saukville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §205-71(C) (residential fences), §205-63 (traffic visibility), §72-6 (fence permit)
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