Village of Sturtevant fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sturtevant? Yes. The Village of Sturtevant requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set by Village Board resolution, paid when the application is filed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard (residential) source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots with two street yards: up to 3 ft on the side of the house bearing the street address, up to 6 ft on the other street side; nothing may block vision between 3 and 6 ft above curb level within the triangle formed by the right-of-way lines and a line joining points 15 ft from the intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be located within street, side, rear and shore yard setbacks as permitted by zoning; must sit entirely within your own lot lines; never in a public right-of-way; in drainage, sewer or water main easements only as the Village Engineer permits; at least 2 ft from the lot line along an alley. source
- Good side faces
- The "good" side of a fence shall face toward the adjoining property and toward the public road right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Residential: barbed wire, creosote-covered materials, electrified wire, or other injurious materials. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Sturtevant: What is the current fence permit fee, and is the fence packet turned in at Village Hall or to SAFEbuilt?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sturtevant
Steps based on sturtevant-wi.gov — 3571
- Get the Village's Fence Packet / permit application from the Village website or at the office, 2801 89th Street (262-886-7201).
- Draw a plot plan showing your lot, where the fence goes, its height and materials.
- File the application with the fee set by the Village Board; don't build before the permit is issued.
- Finish within one year of the permit, or you'll need a new one.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee set by Village Board resolution, paid at filing
- Inspections
- The Village Engineer or a representative may enter the property to inspect the fence
- Permit good for
- One year from issuance
Who to contact
- Phone
- (262) 346-4575
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Hall, 2801 89th St, Sturtevant, WI 53177
Contact from sturtevant-wi.gov — building
What to submit
- Village fence permit application form
- Plot plan showing the lot, the fence location and height, and the materials
Other rules to know
- Owners must defend and hold the Village harmless from claims arising from the fence, including boundary disputes.
- Pre-existing non-conforming fences can be painted, stained or cleaned without a permit; replacing 50% or more requires a new permit and full compliance.
- Commercial/industrial fences up to 8 ft (4 ft in a street yard setback unless a Conditional Use Permit or Site Plan Review allows more). Supporting posts may exceed the height limits by 6 inches.
- The Village's Forms page lists a "Fence Packet" under Building Inspection and Permits documents. Building inspections are provided by SAFEbuilt; inspections need 24-hour notice.
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 Sturtevant, WI?
Yes. The Village of Sturtevant requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Sturtevant?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard (residential). Corner lots: Corner lots with two street yards: up to 3 ft on the side of the house bearing the street address, up to 6 ft on the other street side; nothing may block vision between 3 and 6 ft above curb level within the triangle formed by the right-of-way lines and a line joining points 15 ft from the intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Sturtevant?
Fences may be located within street, side, rear and shore yard setbacks as permitted by zoning; must sit entirely within your own lot lines; never in a public right-of-way; in drainage, sewer or water main easements only as the Village Engineer permits; at least 2 ft from the lot line along an alley.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Sturtevant?
The "good" side of a fence shall face toward the adjoining property and toward the public road right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Sturtevant?
Set by Village Board resolution, paid when the application is filed.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sturtevant?
Get the Village's Fence Packet / permit application from the Village website or at the office, 2801 89th Street (262-886-7201). Draw a plot plan showing your lot, where the fence goes, its height and materials. File the application with the fee set by the Village Board; don't build before the permit is issued. Finish within one year of the permit, or you'll need a new one. 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 Sturtevant (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sturtevant?
SAFEbuilt (Village building inspections). Phone (262) 346-4575, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sturtevant's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 17, § 17.17 Fences
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