City of Sheboygan Falls fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sheboygan Falls? Yes. The City of Sheboygan Falls requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Up to 8 ft above ground along a lot line on residentially zoned property source
- Front (street) yard
- 2 1/2 ft in front yards (except as specified under Sec. 365-3D) source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 ft in corner side yards; vision clearance triangle at street intersections limits objects to 2 1/2 ft above curb (posts and wire fences exempt) source
- How to apply
- Call 920-467-7900 x110 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sheboygan Falls
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code: LF2133105
- Contact City Hall (920-467-7900) for a fence permit; the Zoning Administrator must approve the design and material.
- Document the exact location of your property line; a survey by a licensed land surveyor may be required.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brianna Baesemann
City Clerk (building inspection: Witkowski Inspection Agency)
- Phone
- 920-467-7900 x110
- [email protected]
- Address
- City of Sheboygan Falls, P.O. Box 186, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
What to submit
- Fence permit application (design and material are subject to Zoning Administrator approval)
- Information documenting the exact location of the property line (work within 10 ft of the line); the City Administrator may require a survey by a licensed land surveyor
Other rules to know
- The Zoning Administrator approves the fence design and material and issues the permit.
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 Sheboygan Falls, WI?
Yes. The City of Sheboygan Falls requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sheboygan Falls?
Side and rear yards: Up to 8 ft above ground along a lot line on residentially zoned property. Front (street) yard: 2 1/2 ft in front yards (except as specified under Sec. 365-3D). Corner lots: 2 1/2 ft in corner side yards; vision clearance triangle at street intersections limits objects to 2 1/2 ft above curb (posts and wire fences exempt).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sheboygan Falls?
Contact City Hall (920-467-7900) for a fence permit; the Zoning Administrator must approve the design and material. Document the exact location of your property line; a survey by a licensed land surveyor may be required. 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 Sheboygan Falls (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sheboygan Falls?
Brianna Baesemann, City Clerk (building inspection: Witkowski Inspection Agency). Phone 920-467-7900 x110, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sheboygan Falls's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Municipal Code Sec. 365-29 Fences and walls
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