Village of Footville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Footville? Yes. The Village of Footville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft along residential lot lines (8 ft next to non-residential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (the fence may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines) source
- Corner lots
- No fence within the vision clearance triangle formed by two intersecting streets source
- Distance from lot line
- No closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way; may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences or fences in an otherwise dangerous condition; unsightly or dangerous materials; barbed wire (except industrial areas with attaching devices at least 10 ft high projecting toward the fenced property); electrified fences (except smooth-wire deer-control fences); woven, twisted, welded or interlaced wire in residential districts unless ornamental (chain link excluded). source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Footville: Is the fence permit issued by the Village Office or through the building inspector (Ryan Lindsey, 3C Inspect, 608-558-6055), and is there a fence application form?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Footville
Steps based on footvillewi.gov — faqs
- Check with the Village Office (608-876-6116) before you start; fences need a permit.
- Get the fence permit from the Village and pay the $50 fee.
- Keep the fence at least 3 ft from the public right-of-way and face the finished side toward the neighbor.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 fence permit fee to the Village (doubled if work starts without a permit)
Who to contact
Cassie Lambert
Village Clerk-Deputy Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-876-6116
- Hours
- Mon & Wed 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Address
- Village Office, 261 N. Gilbert St., PO Box 445, Footville, WI 53537
Contact from footvillewi.gov — village contacts
Other rules to know
- Building without a permit: penalty of double the permit fee.
- Pool fences (pools deeper than 2 ft): at least 4.5 ft with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Footville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Footville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Footville?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along residential lot lines (8 ft next to non-residential property). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (the fence may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines). Corner lots: No fence within the vision clearance triangle formed by two intersecting streets.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Footville?
No closer than 3 ft to a public right-of-way; may not extend into the front setback area as extended to the side lot lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Footville?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Footville?
$50.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Footville?
Check with the Village Office (608-876-6116) before you start; fences need a permit. Get the fence permit from the Village and pay the $50 fee. Keep the fence at least 3 ft from the public right-of-way and face the finished side toward the neighbor. 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 Footville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Footville?
Cassie Lambert, Village Clerk-Deputy Treasurer. Phone 608-876-6116.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Footville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Code, Fences (adopted 8-5-1999)
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