City of Plymouth fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Plymouth? Yes. The City of Plymouth requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Plymouth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $35.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in a required front yard or street side yard; at least 10 ft from any public right-of-way source
- Corner lots
- Not allowed in the required street side yard source
- Distance from lot line
- May be placed on property lines in residential districts; must be at least 10 ft from any public right-of-way and not in a required front or street side yard. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Fences of dangerous design (as determined by the Zoning Administrator); fences that carry electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire (except in industrial areas at least 10 ft up and angled toward the fenced property); unsightly or dangerous materials that would be a nuisance. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-893-3741 source
Still being confirmed with Plymouth: Is there a fence permit application form, and can it be emailed to [email protected]? Is Brian Witkowski still the City Building Inspector (the city advertised a Building Inspector & Zoning Administrator position in 2024)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Plymouth
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 1
- Contact the Building Inspection office (920-893-3741) for a fence permit before construction begins; the permit is issued by the Zoning Administrator.
- Pay the $35.00 fence fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $35.00 fence fee (2025 fee schedule)
Who to contact
Brian Witkowski
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-893-3741
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Inspector's Office, Room 205, Plymouth City Hall, 128 Smith Street, Plymouth, WI 53073
Contact from plymouthgov.com — 38
Other rules to know
- Temporary construction-hazard or plant-protection fences need no permit, must be marked at 4 ft intervals and may stay up no more than 45 days.
- Fences must be kept safe and in good repair.
- See also Sec. 13-1-90 traffic visibility triangle for corner lots.
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 Plymouth, WI?
Yes. The City of Plymouth requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary construction-hazard or plant-protection fences need no permit, must be marked at 4 ft intervals and may stay up no more than 45 days.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Plymouth?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed in a required front yard or street side yard; at least 10 ft from any public right-of-way. Corner lots: Not allowed in the required street side yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Plymouth?
May be placed on property lines in residential districts; must be at least 10 ft from any public right-of-way and not in a required front or street side yard.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Plymouth?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Plymouth?
$35.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Plymouth?
Contact the Building Inspection office (920-893-3741) for a fence permit before construction begins; the permit is issued by the Zoning Administrator. Pay the $35.00 fence fee. 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 Plymouth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Plymouth?
Brian Witkowski, Building Inspector. Phone 920-893-3741, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Plymouth's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 13-1-142 Fences
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