Village of Sauk City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sauk City? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Sauk City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Sauk City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 608-643-3932 source
Still being confirmed with Sauk City: Does a residential fence in Sauk City need a permit, and what are the height and setback limits in s. 365-81/365-82?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sauk City
- Call the Village of Sauk City (608-643-3932) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Heidi Koch
Clerk/Administrator/Treasurer
- Phone
- 608-643-3932
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- Village of Sauk City, 726 Water Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
Contact from co.sauk.wi.us — saukdirectory2026to2027
Other rules to know
- The Village code index lists fence rules in the Zoning chapter: s. 365-81 Fence setback in residential districts, s. 365-82 Fence standards and s. 365-85 Temporary fences. The section text could not be opened online.
- The Village building code says building permits are issued by the Building Inspector, fees are set by Village Board resolution, and a permit lapses if work doesn't start within 12 months; it does not mention fences.
- 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 Sauk City, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Sauk City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sauk City?
Call the Village of Sauk City (608-643-3932) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and how to apply. 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 Sauk City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sauk City?
Heidi Koch, Clerk/Administrator/Treasurer. Phone 608-643-3932, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sauk City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.