Village of Clinton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Clinton? Yes. The Village of Clinton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Set in Appendix A of the Village Code (Village fee schedule) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard setback (residential districts); decorative fences max 4 ft source
- Corner lots
- 2½ ft within a vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Decorative fences in the front yard at least 2 ft from the front lot line. Fence must sit on or inside the owner's property line, and no fence post or support may project across the property line. source
- Good side faces
- If the fence has a finished side, it must face the adjacent property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link or wire mesh for decorative fences; barbed wire only on security fences (at 5½ ft / 66 inches or more above grade); security fences only in commercial and industrial districts. Unlisted materials may be approved by the building inspector if in substantial compliance. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Clinton: What is the maximum height for side and rear (boundary) fences, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Clinton
Steps based on clintonwi.us — building inspection zoning
- Fencing questions? Call Zoning Administrator Roger Johnson (608-751-1772).
- Fill out the Uniform Application for Permit, check 'Fence', and attach a site plan.
- Email it to the Village, or drop it off or mail it to Village Hall, 301 Cross Street, P.O. Box 129, Clinton. Fees are collected at one time.
- Allow up to 14 days for review.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- All project fees charged and collected at one time; online payment via AllPaid (pay code a005t0) with a convenience fee
- Review time
- Up to 14 days after the application is received
Who to contact
Roger Johnson
Zoning Administrator (Zoning, Signs and Fencing)
- Phone
- 608-751-1772
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon-Thu 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-1:00 pm
- Address
- Village Hall / Clerk's Office, 301 Cross Street, P.O. Box 129, Clinton, WI 53525
Contact from clintonwi.us — building inspection zoning
What to submit
- Village of Clinton Uniform Application for Permit (check 'Fence' in Section 8)
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- Boundary fences may use any decorative-fence material plus chain link; the code text reviewed gives no separate side/rear height limit for boundary fences.
- Permit review can take up to 14 days after the application is received.
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 Clinton, WI?
Yes. The Village of Clinton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Clinton?
Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard setback (residential districts); decorative fences max 4 ft. Corner lots: 2½ ft within a vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Clinton?
Decorative fences in the front yard at least 2 ft from the front lot line. Fence must sit on or inside the owner's property line, and no fence post or support may project across the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Clinton?
If the fence has a finished side, it must face the adjacent property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Clinton?
Set in Appendix A of the Village Code (Village fee schedule).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Clinton?
Fencing questions? Call Zoning Administrator Roger Johnson (608-751-1772). Fill out the Uniform Application for Permit, check 'Fence', and attach a site plan. Email it to the Village, or drop it off or mail it to Village Hall, 301 Cross Street, P.O. Box 129, Clinton. Fees are collected at one time. Allow up to 14 days for review. 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 Clinton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Clinton?
Roger Johnson, Zoning Administrator (Zoning, Signs and Fencing). Phone 608-751-1772.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Clinton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 50-500 Fences
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