Town of Plymouth fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Plymouth? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Plymouth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed 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
- Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts; not closer than 1 ft to an existing public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Fence posts must face the fence owner's own property. source
- Not allowed
- Un-landscaped chain link and barbed wire are not permitted in new industrial development (Art. XIII); security fences (open type, up to 10 ft) are the only fence type listed for non-residential use. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-893-5713 (Town Clerk) source
Still being confirmed with Plymouth: Does a fence 4 ft or taller need a Town building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Plymouth
Steps based on energyzoning.org — Zoning ordinance (archived copy)
- Call the Town Clerk/Treasurer (920-893-5713) or Building Inspector Brian Witkowski to ask whether your fence needs a building permit (fences under 4 ft are 'minor structures').
- Keep the fence to 6 ft (4 ft in the street yard) and at least 1 ft from the road right-of-way, with posts facing your side.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brian Witkowski
Building Inspector (per County directory); Town Clerk/Treasurer Debra Schwind
- Phone
- 920-893-5713 (Town Clerk)
- [email protected]
- Address
- 120 Suhrke Rd., Plymouth, WI 53073
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
Other rules to know
- The zoning ordinance requires a building permit for structures except 'minor structures', which include walls and fences under 4 ft in height; it does not say directly whether taller 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.
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 Plymouth, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Plymouth before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The zoning ordinance requires a building permit for structures except 'minor structures', which include walls and fences under 4 ft in height; it does not say directly whether taller fences need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
Residential fences are permitted on the property lines in residential districts; not closer than 1 ft to an existing public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Plymouth?
Fence posts must face the fence owner's own property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Plymouth?
Call the Town Clerk/Treasurer (920-893-5713) or Building Inspector Brian Witkowski to ask whether your fence needs a building permit (fences under 4 ft are 'minor structures'). Keep the fence to 6 ft (4 ft in the street yard) and at least 1 ft from the road right-of-way, with posts facing your side. 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 Plymouth (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Plymouth?
Brian Witkowski, Building Inspector (per County directory); Town Clerk/Treasurer Debra Schwind. Phone 920-893-5713 (Town Clerk), email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Plymouth's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Art. X Modifications, Sec. .01(2)(b)-(c) fences
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