Village of Spring Green fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Spring Green? Yes. The Village of Spring Green requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $25.00 Technical Review source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- No obstruction between 2.5 ft and 10 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection (50 ft at arterial intersections) source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences may be on or off the property line, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Email source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Spring Green
Steps based on springgreen.wi.gov — Zoning Permit Information
- Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application and sign it as the owner.
- Attach a letter of intent, a scaled site plan with dimensions, and the legal description.
- Email the application to Zoning Administrator Ed Lilla ([email protected]).
- Pay the $25 fee to the Village Office (check payable to Village of Spring Green); review starts after payment is received.
- Allow about two weeks for a response.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $25 by check payable to Village of Spring Green; review begins after the Village Office receives payment
- Review time
- Average response time is two weeks
Who to contact
Ed Lilla
Zoning Administrator
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Office (for payment), 154 North Lexington, P.O. Box 158, Spring Green, WI 53588
Contact from springgreen.wi.gov — Zoning Permit Information
What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application
- Letter of intent describing the project
- Site plan drawn to scale with all dimensions
- Legal description (metes and bounds, recorded certified survey map or plat)
- Payment (check payable to Village of Spring Green)
Other rules to know
- The Village's zoning permit fee list includes Fences: $25.00 Technical Review.
- Front-yard fences in the ARN, AP and AT districts may be 6 ft if used for keeping livestock or horses.
- Valid building permits must be issued after the zoning permit is approved.
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 Spring Green, WI?
Yes. The Village of Spring Green requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Spring Green?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: No obstruction between 2.5 ft and 10 ft high within 25 ft of a street intersection (50 ft at arterial intersections).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Spring Green?
Residential fences may be on or off the property line, but not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Spring Green?
$25.00 Technical Review.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Spring Green?
Fill out the Village Zoning Permit Application and sign it as the owner. Attach a letter of intent, a scaled site plan with dimensions, and the legal description. Email the application to Zoning Administrator Ed Lilla ([email protected]). Pay the $25 fee to the Village Office (check payable to Village of Spring Green); review starts after payment is received. Allow about two weeks for a response. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Spring Green (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Spring Green?
Ed Lilla, Zoning Administrator. email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Spring Green's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Ordinance s. 6.02 (residential fences) and s. 5.01 (traffic visibility)
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