Village of Plover fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Plover? Yes. The Village of Plover requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a residential front yard source
- Corner lots
- Street yard of a corner lot: up to 6 ft if at least 10 ft from the right-of-way, or up to 4 ft if at least 2 ft from the right-of-way; nothing may obstruct the vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 ft from any road right-of-way. Fences may not obstruct the vision triangle, access to adjacent parcels, surface water flow or underground utilities. source
- Good side faces
- If the fence has one finished or decorative side, that side must face the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and similar hazardous materials (non-residential fences may use barbed wire only when an ordinance or the Plan Commission requires it). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Plover
Steps based on ploverwi.gov — Fence Requirements PDF
- Draw a simple dimensioned plan of your lot showing the buildings, any other fences and where the new fence will go, and get a picture or description of the fence.
- Apply online through the Village's InspectWiz permit portal (linked from the Village website) or in person at the Building Inspector's office, 2400 Post Road.
- The Community Development Manager reviews the location, height and design; you are told by email and/or phone when payment is due.
- Pay the fee, then build. Starting before the permit is issued means double fees.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Notified by email and/or phone when payment is due
- Review time
- Permit reviews take 1-3 business days (Village handout)
Who to contact
Ethan Meddaugh or Eric Krug
Building Inspectors
- Phone
- 715-345-5312
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Building Inspection, Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Road, PO Box 37, Plover, WI 54467
Contact from co.portage.wi.gov — Portage County Official Directory
What to submit
- Permit application
- Simple dimensional drawing showing lot size, buildings and their size, other fences on the lot, and the proposed fence location
- A picture or description of the fence
Other rules to know
- The Community Development Manager or designee approves the location, dimensions and material/design before the permit is issued.
- Failure to obtain a permit before starting work results in double fees.
- Screening fences may be no more than 1 ft taller than what they screen, or 10 ft, whichever is lower.
- The handout (revised 01/22/2026) is a summary; the Village Code controls.
- The InspectWiz portal link is the Plover Building Inspection portal as linked from the Village of Whiting's Building Inspector page (Whiting contracts with Plover for inspections).
- Portage County Official Directory (updated 11-4-2026): Village Clerk Tammy Wojtalewicz, 715-345-5250; building inspectors Ethan Meddaugh ([email protected]) and Eric Krug ([email protected]), 715-345-5312.
- The fence fee isn't in a published fee schedule; fence permits were charged $40 in the Village's March 2026 permit report.
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 Plover, WI?
Yes. The Village of Plover requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Plover?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a residential front yard. Corner lots: Street yard of a corner lot: up to 6 ft if at least 10 ft from the right-of-way, or up to 4 ft if at least 2 ft from the right-of-way; nothing may obstruct the vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Plover?
At least 2 ft from any road right-of-way. Fences may not obstruct the vision triangle, access to adjacent parcels, surface water flow or underground utilities.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Plover?
If the fence has one finished or decorative side, that side must face the adjacent property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Plover?
Draw a simple dimensioned plan of your lot showing the buildings, any other fences and where the new fence will go, and get a picture or description of the fence. Apply online through the Village's InspectWiz permit portal (linked from the Village website) or in person at the Building Inspector's office, 2400 Post Road. The Community Development Manager reviews the location, height and design; you are told by email and/or phone when payment is due. Pay the fee, then build. Starting before the permit is issued means double fees. 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 Plover (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Plover?
Ethan Meddaugh or Eric Krug, Building Inspectors. Phone 715-345-5312, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Plover's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village of Plover Code (fence/vision triangle provisions; vision triangle amended by Ord. 2-22)
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