Village of Raymond fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Raymond? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Raymond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences are not permitted in the street yard, except ornamental fences up to 4 ft, at least 50% open, and not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- Vision setback at street intersections: no obstructions, such as structures, parking or vegetation, above the height of 3 ft within the triangle formed by intersecting street right-of-way lines and a line joining points at least 15 ft from the intersection (50 ft for arterial/railway crossings) (§ 25-5-2(d)) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be permitted up to the property lines in residential districts; ornamental street-yard fences must stay at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- All residential fences shall display their most aesthetic side towards the public and/or neighboring view. source
- Not allowed
- Snow fencing is not allowed to meet residential permanent standards. Security fences are not allowed in residential districts (elsewhere up to 10 ft, open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron). source
- How to apply
- Call 262-835-4426 source
Still being confirmed with Raymond: Does a residential fence in the Village of Raymond need a zoning permit, what is the fee, and who is the current Zoning Administrator?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Raymond
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 10
- Call the Village Clerk (262-835-4426) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and to reach the Zoning Administrator.
- Plan within the code: up to 6 ft in side and rear yards; only an ornamental fence (4 ft max, at least 50% open, 2 ft from the right-of-way) in the street yard; nicest side facing out.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 262-835-4426
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Address
- Village of Raymond, 2255 76th St, Franksville, WI 53126
Contact from raymondwi.com
Other rules to know
- Raymond (formerly the Town of Raymond) is now a village with its own Chapter 25 Zoning Code (Ord. No. 2024-6-24); Racine County's FAQ lists the Village of Raymond (262-835-4426) as handling its own zoning.
- The zoning code exempts detached accessory structures under 36 sq ft from a Zoning Permit (§ 25-10-1(f)) but does not say whether fences need one.
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 Raymond, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Raymond before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Raymond?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences are not permitted in the street yard, except ornamental fences up to 4 ft, at least 50% open, and not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. Corner lots: Vision setback at street intersections: no obstructions, such as structures, parking or vegetation, above the height of 3 ft within the triangle formed by intersecting street right-of-way lines and a line joining points at least 15 ft from the intersection (50 ft for arterial/railway crossings) (§ 25-5-2(d)).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Raymond?
Residential fences may be permitted up to the property lines in residential districts; ornamental street-yard fences must stay at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Raymond?
All residential fences shall display their most aesthetic side towards the public and/or neighboring view.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Raymond?
Call the Village Clerk (262-835-4426) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning permit and to reach the Zoning Administrator. Plan within the code: up to 6 ft in side and rear yards; only an ornamental fence (4 ft max, at least 50% open, 2 ft from the right-of-way) in the street yard; nicest side facing out. 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 Raymond (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Raymond?
Village Administrator/Clerk's office. Phone 262-835-4426, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Raymond's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 25, § 25-10-3(a)(9) Fences; § 25-5-2 Setbacks
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