Town of Greenbush fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Greenbush? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Greenbush before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the street yard source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in the street yard; traffic visibility triangle (Sec. 23.A) restricts obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high near intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Permitted on property lines in residential districts; not closer than one foot to any existing public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences (up to 10 ft) not permitted in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-526-3115 source
Still being confirmed with Greenbush: Does a residential fence need a Town permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Greenbush
Steps based on sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
- Call the Town Clerk/Treasurer (920-526-3115) or Witkowski Inspection Agency to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep the fence to 6 ft (4 ft in the street yard) and at least 1 ft from the road right-of-way.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jon J. Miller
Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Witkowski Inspection Agency)
- Phone
- 920-526-3115
- [email protected]
- Address
- N6644 Sugarbush Rd., Glenbeulah, WI 53023
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
Other rules to know
- Lots near lakes and streams are also under Sheboygan County shoreland zoning (Ch. 72); Sec. 72.15(2)(g) lists conditions under which a fence is exempt from shoreland setbacks. Ask County Planning (920-459-3060) if you are near water.
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 Town of Greenbush, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Greenbush before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Greenbush?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard. Corner lots: 4 ft in the street yard; traffic visibility triangle (Sec. 23.A) restricts obstructions between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high near intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Greenbush?
Permitted on property lines in residential districts; not closer than one foot to any existing public right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Greenbush?
Call the Town Clerk/Treasurer (920-526-3115) or Witkowski Inspection Agency to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep the fence to 6 ft (4 ft in the street yard) and at least 1 ft from the road right-of-way. 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 Town of Greenbush (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Greenbush?
Jon J. Miller, Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Witkowski Inspection Agency). Phone 920-526-3115, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Greenbush's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Zoning Ordinance Sec. 26 Modifications (B) Yards, items 3-4
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