Village of North Bay fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of North Bay? Yes. The Village of North Bay requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of North Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with North Bay: What is the fence permit fee, and what are the height limits and front-yard rules?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of North Bay
Steps based on vnbwi.gov — apply permits licenses
- Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Apply for Permits & Licenses page.
- Fill it out completely.
- Mail it with the required payment to Village Hall, 3615 Hennepin Place, Racine, WI 53402, or bring it in by appointment. Wait for approval from the Inspector and the Village before starting.
- Post the permit placard at the front of the property while you work.
- Schedule a final inspection with Building/Fence Inspector Jacob Lipke when done.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Required payment with the application (see the Permit Fee Schedule)
- Review time
- Approval by the Inspector and the Village before work begins
- Inspections
- Final inspection required (fees triple if not scheduled)
- Permit good for
- Two years; extensions from the Inspector
Who to contact
Jacob Lipke
Building/Fence/HVAC Inspector
- Phone
- (608) 334-2871
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 3615 Hennepin Place, Racine, WI 53402 (in person by appointment)
Contact from vnbwi.gov — inspectors
What to submit
- Fully completed Village of North Bay Fence Permit Application (rev. 02.19.2026)
- Required payment
Other rules to know
- A permit is required for the installation or replacement of fences.
- Permits must be approved by the Inspector and the Village before work begins; the permit placard must be posted and clearly visible at the front of the property.
- Penalties: fees double for a first offense of working without a permit and triple after that; fees triple if the final inspection isn't scheduled.
- Fee amounts are on the Village Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 01.01.2026), which could not be read for this update.
- The Village website moved from northbay-wi.us to vnbwi.gov in 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 North Bay, WI?
Yes. The Village of North Bay requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of North Bay?
Download the Fence Permit Application from the Village's Apply for Permits & Licenses page. Fill it out completely. Mail it with the required payment to Village Hall, 3615 Hennepin Place, Racine, WI 53402, or bring it in by appointment. Wait for approval from the Inspector and the Village before starting. Post the permit placard at the front of the property while you work. Schedule a final inspection with Building/Fence Inspector Jacob Lipke when done. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of North Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of North Bay?
Jacob Lipke, Building/Fence/HVAC Inspector. Phone (608) 334-2871, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of North Bay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: North Bay Code of Ordinances Ch. 8, Sec. 8:14 (Ordinance 2013-4) Fences
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