Village of Whiting fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Whiting? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Whiting before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Whiting: Does a residential fence need a permit, and what heights and setbacks does Sec. 19.18 allow?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Whiting
Steps based on villageofwhiting.org — building inspector
- Call the building inspectors (715-345-5312) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what Sec. 19.18 allows.
- If a permit is needed, start it with the Online Permit Application linked from the Village's Building Inspector page.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Eric Krug or Ethan Meddaugh
Building Inspectors
- Phone
- 715-345-5312
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
- Address
- Building Inspection (Village of Plover), 2400 Post Road, Plover, WI 54467
Contact from villageofwhiting.org — building inspector
Other rules to know
- The Village's fence rules are in Municipal Code Chapter 19 (Zoning), Sec. 19.18 Fences and Hedges, and permit fees in Chapter 27 (Building Code) and Chapter 34 (Fees and Forfeitures); the current copies are linked from the Ordinances & Resolutions page (posted 2026/04) but could not be opened for this research.
- Whiting contracts with the Village of Plover for building inspection; permits are started through the Plover InspectWiz online permit application linked from Whiting's Building Inspector page.
- The Village office is at 3600 Water Street, Stevens Point (715-341-2742, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).
- Portage County Official Directory (updated 11-4-2026): Clerk/Treasurer Pam Filtz, 715-341-2742, [email protected]; Building Inspector Ethan Meddaugh, 715-345-5312, [email protected].
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 Whiting, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Whiting before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Whiting?
Call the building inspectors (715-345-5312) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what Sec. 19.18 allows. If a permit is needed, start it with the Online Permit Application linked from the Village's Building Inspector page. 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 Whiting (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Whiting?
Eric Krug or Ethan Meddaugh, Building Inspectors. Phone 715-345-5312.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Whiting's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code Chapter 19 Zoning, Sec. 19.18 Fences and Hedges
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