City of Reedsburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Reedsburg? Yes. The City of Reedsburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the current City Fee Schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft; a rear line that is the side lot line of an abutting lot may not exceed 4 ft where it abuts a front yard line source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft from the front setback line toward the street source
- Corner lots
- Fences on corner lots shall not interfere with the vision of drivers or bicyclists source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence within 2 ft of any public right-of-way. Where a side boundary fence is within 10 ft of a driveway, the fence must have a minimum 15-ft front setback. source
- Good side faces
- Visible supports and other structural components must face toward your own property. source
- Not allowed
- Electric fences only in extraterritorial A Districts/farms; barbed-wire fences only on extraterritorial farms. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-768-3354 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Reedsburg
Steps based on reedsburgwi.gov — buildingsafety
- Draw a site plan showing where the fence will go.
- Apply for a building permit through the City of Reedsburg online portal (one-time login); PDF or online submittal is preferred.
- Pay the fee set in the City Fee Schedule.
- Wait for the Building Inspector to issue the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee per the current City Fee Schedule
Who to contact
Brian Duvalle
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-768-3354
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Contact from reedsburgwi.gov — buildingsafety
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Site plan (required for any fence application)
Other rules to know
- Farm fences and construction-site security fences are exempt from the permit.
- Fences built within utility easements or within 5 ft of property lines must be removed at the owner's expense if access to utility infrastructure is needed.
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 City of Reedsburg, WI?
Yes. The City of Reedsburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Reedsburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft; a rear line that is the side lot line of an abutting lot may not exceed 4 ft where it abuts a front yard line. Front (street) yard: 4 ft from the front setback line toward the street. Corner lots: Fences on corner lots shall not interfere with the vision of drivers or bicyclists.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Reedsburg?
No fence within 2 ft of any public right-of-way. Where a side boundary fence is within 10 ft of a driveway, the fence must have a minimum 15-ft front setback.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Reedsburg?
Visible supports and other structural components must face toward your own property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Reedsburg?
Per the current City Fee Schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Reedsburg?
Draw a site plan showing where the fence will go. Apply for a building permit through the City of Reedsburg online portal (one-time login); PDF or online submittal is preferred. Pay the fee set in the City Fee Schedule. Wait for the Building Inspector to issue 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 City of Reedsburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Reedsburg?
Brian Duvalle, Building Inspector. Phone 608-768-3354, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Reedsburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City of Reedsburg Code, Fences
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