Town of Lima fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lima? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Lima 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 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 (open type, up to 10 ft) are not permitted in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Email, mail source
Still being confirmed with Lima: Does a residential fence need a Town permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lima
Steps based on townlima.com — PermitChecklist
- Ask Building Inspector Michael Larsen (920-627-1725, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, complete the Town Building Permit Application with proof of ownership and a site map or sketch of the parcel.
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to Michael Larsen, W3284 Stardust Lane, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085; the fee is calculated after forms are received (checks payable to Town of Lima).
- 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.
- Paying
- Fee based on estimated project cost, calculated after forms are received; checks payable to Town of Lima
Who to contact
Michael Larsen
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-627-1725
- [email protected]
- Address
- Michael Larsen, Building Inspector, W3284 Stardust Lane, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Contact from townlima.com — buildingPermits
What to submit
- Town Building Permit Application
- Proof that the property is owned by the applicant
- Site map or sketch of the parcel
Other rules to know
- Open fences are allowed within highway setback lines (Sec. 29.4(b)(1)); nothing may obstruct the clear sight triangle (Sec. 29.4(c)).
- The zoning ordinance assigns permit issuance to the Town Building Inspector (Sec. 11) but does not state whether fences need a permit.
- 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.
- All permits are obtained through the Building Inspector (except Sanitary District); permit fees double if construction begins before the permit is in hand.
- Fee is based on estimated project cost, calculated after all forms are received; checks payable to Town of Lima.
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 Lima, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Lima before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The zoning ordinance assigns permit issuance to the Town Building Inspector (Sec. 11) but does not state whether fences need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Lima?
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 Lima?
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 Lima?
Ask Building Inspector Michael Larsen (920-627-1725, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, complete the Town Building Permit Application with proof of ownership and a site map or sketch of the parcel. Email it to [email protected] or mail it to Michael Larsen, W3284 Stardust Lane, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085; the fee is calculated after forms are received (checks payable to Town of Lima). 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 Lima (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lima?
Michael Larsen, Building Inspector. Phone 920-627-1725, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lima's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 23 Modifications, 2(c)-(d) fences
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