Village of Rosholt fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Rosholt? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Rosholt before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 10 ft or less, may be on the property line within required rear yards source
- Corner lots
- No fence over 2 ft above the sidewalk or ground within 20 ft of any corner on a residential corner lot source
- Distance from lot line
- Rear yard fences of 10 ft or less may be on property lines. Side yard fences may not extend into the required street setback area (except as allowed for corner lots). source
- How to apply
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Rosholt: Does a fence set more than 3 ft from every lot line need a Village permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Rosholt
Steps based on villageofrosholt.wi.gov — General Construction Permit Application
- Building within 3 ft of a lot line? Fill out the General Construction Permit Application and check "Fence."
- Attach a site plan showing the fence location.
- Mail it to the Village of Rosholt, P.O. Box 245, Rosholt, WI 54473 (or call the Village Office, 715-677-4510) and pay the construction and zoning fees.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Construction and zoning fees (amounts not posted)
Who to contact
Trisha Wrycza
Clerk/Treasurer
- Phone
- 715-677-4510
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:30pm
- Address
- Village of Rosholt, P.O. Box 245, Rosholt, WI 54473
Contact from villageofrosholt.wi.gov — zoningBuilding
What to submit
- General Construction Permit Application (check "Fence" under Residential - Other)
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- The Construction Permit Ordinance (April 14, 2014) requires a construction permit and zoning permit for "Fences placed within 3 feet of a lot line"; it does not mention fences set farther back.
- Fees are not posted. After a written violation notice, the owner must apply for the permits and pay double the permit fees within 7 days.
- The Zoning Ordinance (adopted June 8, 2009) defines a fence as a structure providing enclosure or serving as a barrier.
- Village Office: 101 S Main St, PO Box 245, Rosholt WI 54473, 715-677-4510, Mon-Fri 8:30am-2:30pm. Clerk email [email protected] (Village Zoning & Building page). Clerk/Treasurer Trisha Wrycza (Portage County Official Directory, 11-4-2026).
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 Rosholt, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Rosholt before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Rosholt?
Side and rear yards: 10 ft or less, may be on the property line within required rear yards. Corner lots: No fence over 2 ft above the sidewalk or ground within 20 ft of any corner on a residential corner lot.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Rosholt?
Rear yard fences of 10 ft or less may be on property lines. Side yard fences may not extend into the required street setback area (except as allowed for corner lots).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Rosholt?
Building within 3 ft of a lot line? Fill out the General Construction Permit Application and check "Fence." Attach a site plan showing the fence location. Mail it to the Village of Rosholt, P.O. Box 245, Rosholt, WI 54473 (or call the Village Office, 715-677-4510) and pay the construction and zoning 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 Rosholt (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Rosholt?
Trisha Wrycza, Clerk/Treasurer. Phone 715-677-4510, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Rosholt's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Construction Permit Ordinance §1.A(5); Zoning Ordinance §4(E) Fences
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