Village of Union Grove fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Union Grove? Yes. The Village of Union Grove requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $70.00 each source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- 3½ feet source
- Corner lots
- Corner-lot side yard fences can be up to 6 ft if set back at least 10 ft from the lot line; in a vision clearance triangle fences are limited to 2½ ft unless the Plan Commission approves otherwise source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences can usually sit on the lot line and within the zoning district's building setbacks, but not within a public drainage easement or a public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The "good" (finished) side faces the adjoining property; posts on the inner side, and metal posts need concrete bases. source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: barbed wire, creosote-covered materials and electrified wire (underground dog containment fences are allowed). source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Union Grove
Steps based on uniongrovewi.gov — building permits projects
- Download the Village Zoning Permit Application and check "New Fence."
- Fill in the setback distances from the front, rear, left and right lot lines and the estimated cost; sign and date it.
- Mail or drop it off with the $70 fee at the Municipal Center, 925 15th Ave. (if mailing, include a stamped, addressed envelope for the permit placard). Get the permit before starting work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $70.00, with the application
Who to contact
James DeLuca
Building Inspector
- Phone
- (262) 210-1741
- Hours
- Village office Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Union Grove Municipal Center, 925 15th Ave., Union Grove, WI 53182
Contact from uniongrovewi.gov — building permits projects
What to submit
- Village of Union Grove Zoning Permit Application (check "New Fence"), with setback distances (front, rear, left, right) and estimated project cost, signed and dated
Other rules to know
- Fence posts set in the ground can exceed the height limits by 6 inches.
- Fences must stay in reasonable repair (no noticeable leaning, missing sections, broken supports or non-uniform heights).
- Fee schedule: fees double if work is started without a permit (listed under Building Permits).
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 Union Grove, WI?
Yes. The Village of Union Grove requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Union Grove?
Side and rear yards: 6 feet. Front (street) yard: 3½ feet. Corner lots: Corner-lot side yard fences can be up to 6 ft if set back at least 10 ft from the lot line; in a vision clearance triangle fences are limited to 2½ ft unless the Plan Commission approves otherwise.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Union Grove?
Fences can usually sit on the lot line and within the zoning district's building setbacks, but not within a public drainage easement or a public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Union Grove?
The "good" (finished) side faces the adjoining property; posts on the inner side, and metal posts need concrete bases.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Union Grove?
$70.00 each.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Union Grove?
Download the Village Zoning Permit Application and check "New Fence." Fill in the setback distances from the front, rear, left and right lot lines and the estimated cost; sign and date it. Mail or drop it off with the $70 fee at the Municipal Center, 925 15th Ave. (if mailing, include a stamped, addressed envelope for the permit placard). Get the permit before starting work. 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 Union Grove (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Union Grove?
James DeLuca, Building Inspector. Phone (262) 210-1741.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Union Grove's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
- uniongrovewi.gov — fences
- uniongrovewi.gov — building permits projects
- uniongrovewi.gov — zoning permit application village of union grove
- uniongrovewi.gov — clean website fee schedule amended for 2025 budget 111124 adopted
- uniongrovewi.gov — permitting requirements information brochure village of union grove
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