Village of Waterford fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Waterford? Yes. The Village of Waterford requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 74 inches source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: 50 inches if at least 50% open space; 38 inches if less than 50% open space source
- Corner lots
- No fence or portion of a fence shall be placed within the vision clearance triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- A fence is permitted on or near the property lines in all districts, but no fence shall be closer than three feet to a street frontage property line (exceptions for protective fences and parking-lot screening next to a residential district). source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Unsightly or dangerous materials; fences that conduct electricity or are designed to electrically shock; barbed wire (except at the top of industrial fences at least 10 ft high, projecting inward); no fences in the Floodway District. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Waterford: What is the fence permit fee, and is there a fence permit form or is the Standard Zoning Use Permit used?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Waterford
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Ask Village Hall (262-534-3980) or the Building Inspector for a fence permit application.
- Attach a site drawing or plat of survey showing where the fence will go.
- Keep street-side fences at least 3 ft from the street frontage line and within the height limits (50 in. if at least half open, 38 in. if more solid; 74 in. in side and rear yards).
- Turn in the application at Village Hall, 123 N River Street, and wait for the Building Inspector to issue the permit.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Permits issued by the Building Inspector
Who to contact
Martin Montoya
Building Inspector (SAFEbuilt)
- Phone
- 262-894-2982
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Village Hall counter Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:00 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 pm
- Address
- Village Hall, 123 N River Street, Waterford, WI 53185
Contact from waterfordwi.gov — directory
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Site drawing or plat of survey showing the proposed fence location
Other rules to know
- Fence permits are issued by the Building Inspector.
- Industrial protective fences up to 122 inches.
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 Waterford, WI?
Yes. The Village of Waterford requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Waterford?
Side and rear yards: 74 inches. Front (street) yard: Front yard: 50 inches if at least 50% open space; 38 inches if less than 50% open space. Corner lots: No fence or portion of a fence shall be placed within the vision clearance triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Waterford?
A fence is permitted on or near the property lines in all districts, but no fence shall be closer than three feet to a street frontage property line (exceptions for protective fences and parking-lot screening next to a residential district).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Waterford?
The finished or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Waterford?
Ask Village Hall (262-534-3980) or the Building Inspector for a fence permit application. Attach a site drawing or plat of survey showing where the fence will go. Keep street-side fences at least 3 ft from the street frontage line and within the height limits (50 in. if at least half open, 38 in. if more solid; 74 in. in side and rear yards). Turn in the application at Village Hall, 123 N River Street, and wait for the Building Inspector to issue the permit. 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 Waterford (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Waterford?
Martin Montoya, Building Inspector (SAFEbuilt). Phone 262-894-2982, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Waterford's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 245, § 245-14 Fences
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