Village of Orfordville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Orfordville? Yes. The Village of Orfordville requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Under 6 ft along rear lot lines; 6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (residential fences up to 4 ft permitted in the street yard) source
- Distance from lot line
- Boundary fences sit on or within 3 ft of a property line; street-yard fences at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences in a dangerous condition, fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock, and barbed wire (except industrial areas with securing devices 10 ft above ground projecting toward the fenced property). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Orfordville
Steps based on orfordvillewi.gov — building permit
- Apply for a building permit online through General Engineering (the Village's building inspection firm).
- Plan the fence: 4 ft max in the street yard (2 ft back from the right-of-way), under 6 ft on side and rear lines, finished side toward the neighbor.
- Wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Inspections
- General Engineering handles building inspections
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-879-2004
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7am-5pm (Thu opens 8:30am)
- Address
- Village of Orfordville, 303 East Beloit Street, Orfordville, WI 53576
Contact from orfordvillewi.gov — building permit
What to submit
- Building permit application
Other rules to know
- Temporary fences must meet the same setback requirements.
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 Orfordville, WI?
Yes. The Village of Orfordville requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Orfordville?
Side and rear yards: Under 6 ft along rear lot lines; 6 ft or more needs a conditional use permit. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (residential fences up to 4 ft permitted in the street yard).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Orfordville?
Boundary fences sit on or within 3 ft of a property line; street-yard fences at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Orfordville?
The finished or decorative side faces the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Orfordville?
Apply for a building permit online through General Engineering (the Village's building inspection firm). Plan the fence: 4 ft max in the street yard (2 ft back from the right-of-way), under 6 ft on side and rear lines, finished side toward the neighbor. Wait for the permit before building. 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 Orfordville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Orfordville?
Village Office (building inspections by General Engineering). Phone 608-879-2004, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Orfordville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code §320-53 Fences
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