Village of North Freedom fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of North Freedom? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of North Freedom before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction between 2½ ft and 10 ft high within the triangle formed by the street/alley right-of-way lines and a line joining points 25 ft from their intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences are permitted 1 ft from the property line with a written variance from the adjoining property owner, and may not be closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences are not allowed in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 608-617-1216 source
Still being confirmed with North Freedom: Does a residential fence in North Freedom need a zoning or building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of North Freedom
- Call the Village Clerk (608-522-4550) or Building Inspector Dennis Butteris (608-617-1216) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Plan the fence at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; to build within 1 ft of a property line, get a written variance from your neighbor.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Dennis Butteris
Building Inspector (General Engineering)
- Phone
- 608-617-1216
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of North Freedom, 105 North Maple Street, P.O. Box 300, North Freedom, WI 53951
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Other rules to know
- The Village zoning ordinance (Chapter 16) sets fence rules but the text found online does not say whether a fence needs a permit; the Zoning Permits section (2.5) has no text in the online copy.
- The Village building code (Chapter 14) names General Engineering Company as the initial building inspector and says permit fees are set by Village resolution; it has no fence provisions.
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 North Freedom, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of North Freedom before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Village zoning ordinance (Chapter 16) sets fence rules but the text found online does not say whether a fence needs a permit; the Zoning Permits section (2.5) has no text in the online copy.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of North Freedom?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: No obstruction between 2½ ft and 10 ft high within the triangle formed by the street/alley right-of-way lines and a line joining points 25 ft from their intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of North Freedom?
Residential fences are permitted 1 ft from the property line with a written variance from the adjoining property owner, and may not be closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of North Freedom?
Call the Village Clerk (608-522-4550) or Building Inspector Dennis Butteris (608-617-1216) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Plan the fence at least 2 ft from any public right-of-way; to build within 1 ft of a property line, get a written variance from your 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 North Freedom (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of North Freedom?
Dennis Butteris, Building Inspector (General Engineering). Phone 608-617-1216, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of North Freedom's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 16) s. 6.2 Fences and s. 5.1 Traffic Visibility
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