Village of Mount Pleasant fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Mount Pleasant? Yes. The Village of Mount Pleasant requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $60.00 (Fence Installations, new & replacements) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 3.5 feet in front yards of R Districts (all other front-yard fences prohibited); the front yard is the area in front of the street-facing wall of the principal building source
- Corner lots
- Only one street-side yard must be treated as the front yard; solid or opaque fences may not violate the intersection visibility rules (Division 90-437) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls may not encroach upon any public property or rights-of-way; no numeric lot-line setback is stated. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or more attractive side must face the adjacent neighbor, public right-of-way or Village-approved private drive. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified, barbed wire, razor wire or any fence designed to cause bodily harm (limited exceptions in A2, M2, M3, P2 districts and for battery-powered alarmed security fences on non-residential property). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Mount Pleasant
Steps based on mtpleasantwi.gov — Applications Permits
- Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Applications & Permits page, or apply online through BS&A (create a free BS&A account first).
- Check the fence rules: 3.5 ft max in a front yard, 6 ft in side and rear yards, finished side out, nothing in the right-of-way.
- Submit online, by mail or in person at Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive, with the $60 fee. Starting before the permit doubles the fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $60.00
- Inspections
- Re-inspection $60.00 per inspection; $100.00 per occurrence for failure to call for required inspections
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-664-7800
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (shorter Friday hours in summer)
- Address
- Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
Contact from mtpleasantwi.gov — Applications Permits
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application (Village of Mount Pleasant)
Other rules to know
- Allowed materials: wood, masonry, concrete, wrought iron or chain-link; the Community Development Director may approve equal alternatives.
- Fee schedule: double permit fee if work starts before a permit; re-inspection $60.00; $100.00 for failing to call for required inspections.
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 Mount Pleasant, WI?
Yes. The Village of Mount Pleasant requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: 3.5 feet in front yards of R Districts (all other front-yard fences prohibited); the front yard is the area in front of the street-facing wall of the principal building. Corner lots: Only one street-side yard must be treated as the front yard; solid or opaque fences may not violate the intersection visibility rules (Division 90-437).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
Fences and walls may not encroach upon any public property or rights-of-way; no numeric lot-line setback is stated.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
The finished or more attractive side must face the adjacent neighbor, public right-of-way or Village-approved private drive.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
$60.00 (Fence Installations, new & replacements).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Applications & Permits page, or apply online through BS&A (create a free BS&A account first). Check the fence rules: 3.5 ft max in a front yard, 6 ft in side and rear yards, finished side out, nothing in the right-of-way. Submit online, by mail or in person at Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive, with the $60 fee. Starting before the permit doubles the fee. 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 Mount Pleasant (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Mount Pleasant?
Village of Mount Pleasant permits (Village Hall). Phone 262-664-7800.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Mount Pleasant's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Division 90-435 Fences and Walls
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