Village of Prairie du Sac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Prairie du Sac? Yes. The Village of Prairie du Sac requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the Village Schedule of Fees
- Distance from lot line
- Fences must be located a minimum of 2 ft from all property lines. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Prairie du Sac: What are the Village's maximum fence heights for front, side and rear yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Prairie du Sac
Steps based on prairiedusac.net — building inspectionpermits
- Fill out the Village's General Building Permit Application (it covers fences).
- Submit it to the Village (the Village also posts instructions for submitting applications online).
- Allow 5-10 business days for the permit to be processed.
- Pay at Village Hall with the correct cash amount or a check (no credit cards) before starting work.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Correct cash amount or check at Village Hall (no credit cards); fees double if work starts before the permit is issued and paid
- Review time
- Allow 5-10 business days
Who to contact
Dennis J. Butteris
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-617-1216
- Hours
- At Prairie du Sac Village Hall Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
- Address
- Prairie du Sac Village Hall, 335 Galena Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
Contact from prairiedusac.net — building inspectionpermits
What to submit
- General Building Permit Application (covers additions, fences, etc.)
Other rules to know
- Fences must also meet the Village handout 'Residential Fence, Wall, and Hedges Setbacks and Heights' and Zoning Code s. 10-1-0804 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges); that text could not be read online.
- Starting work before the permit is issued and paid for doubles the permit fees and may lead to a stop-work order, citations and fines.
- The Village also administers extraterritorial zoning in some nearby Town of Prairie du Sac areas.
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 Prairie du Sac, WI?
Yes. The Village of Prairie du Sac requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Prairie du Sac?
Fences must be located a minimum of 2 ft from all property lines.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Prairie du Sac?
Per the Village Schedule of Fees.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Prairie du Sac?
Fill out the Village's General Building Permit Application (it covers fences). Submit it to the Village (the Village also posts instructions for submitting applications online). Allow 5-10 business days for the permit to be processed. Pay at Village Hall with the correct cash amount or a check (no credit cards) before starting work. 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 Prairie du Sac (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Prairie du Sac?
Dennis J. Butteris, Building Inspector. Phone 608-617-1216.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Prairie du Sac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Code s. 10-1-0804 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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