Town of Holland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Holland? Yes. The Town of Holland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (Residential Fence Construction) source
- 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 source
- Distance from lot line
- Permitted on property lines; at least 1 ft from any existing public right-of-way. In agricultural districts a privacy fence that substantially blocks the view must be set back from any property line at least half its height. source
- Not allowed
- Security fences (open-type, up to 10 ft) are not permitted in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-668-6625 (Town Office) source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Holland
Steps based on townofholland.com — building permits
- Download the Residential Building Permit Application from the Town's Building Permits page.
- Check your plan against Sec. 330-57 (6 ft max, 4 ft in the street yard, 1 ft from the right-of-way).
- Contact the Town Office (920-668-6625, [email protected]; Mon-Wed 9:00-12:00) or Building Inspector Tom Huenink to submit the application and the $50 fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 Residential Fence Construction fee (2025 Town fee schedule); may be doubled if work starts before a permit
Who to contact
Tom Huenink
Building Inspector (Zoning Administrator: Janelle Kaiser)
- Phone
- 920-668-6625 (Town Office)
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Clerk-Treasurer office: Mon, Tue, Wed 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Address
- Town Hall, W3005 County Road G, Cedar Grove, WI 53013
Contact from townofholland.com — building permits
What to submit
- Residential Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The Town's Building Permit FAQ lists fences under residential construction requiring a building permit.
- Fees may be doubled if work starts before obtaining a permit.
- The Plan Commission may grant a special exception from the yard/fence rules after a public hearing (Sec. 330-57.1).
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 Holland, WI?
Yes. The Town of Holland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Holland?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the street yard. Corner lots: 4 ft in the street yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Holland?
Permitted on property lines; at least 1 ft from any existing public right-of-way. In agricultural districts a privacy fence that substantially blocks the view must be set back from any property line at least half its height.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Holland?
$50 (Residential Fence Construction).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Holland?
Download the Residential Building Permit Application from the Town's Building Permits page. Check your plan against Sec. 330-57 (6 ft max, 4 ft in the street yard, 1 ft from the right-of-way). Contact the Town Office (920-668-6625, [email protected]; Mon-Wed 9:00-12:00) or Building Inspector Tom Huenink to submit the application and the $50 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 Town of Holland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Holland?
Tom Huenink, Building Inspector (Zoning Administrator: Janelle Kaiser). Phone 920-668-6625 (Town Office), email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Holland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 330-57 Yards (residential and security fences)
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