Town of Sheboygan Falls fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan Falls? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sheboygan Falls before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Sheboygan Falls: Does a residential fence (under $1,000) need a Town building permit, and are there height or setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan Falls
Steps based on townofsheboyganfallswi.gov
- Contact the Clerk/Treasurer (920-467-1922, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit (projects over $1,000 do).
- If needed, complete the Town Building Permit Form and get it from/through the Clerk/Treasurer during office hours (Mon 3-5 pm, Wed 9:30-noon, or by appointment).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Permit good for
- Building permits last one year
Who to contact
Jeanette Meyer
Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Charles Mayer)
- Phone
- 920-467-1922
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mondays 3-5 pm & Wednesdays 9:30-noon or by appointment
- Address
- Clerk/Treasurer, W3860 Cty. Rd. O, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Contact from townofsheboyganfallswi.gov
What to submit
Other rules to know
- Town rule: all projects over $1,000 require a building permit; building permits are valid one year; starting work before a permit costs double the fee.
- The Town zoning code (Sec. 7.25 definitions) lists walls and fences under 4 ft in height as 'minor structures'; no fence height or setback rules were found in it.
- 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Sheboygan Falls before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan Falls?
Contact the Clerk/Treasurer (920-467-1922, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a building permit (projects over $1,000 do). If needed, complete the Town Building Permit Form and get it from/through the Clerk/Treasurer during office hours (Mon 3-5 pm, Wed 9:30-noon, or by appointment). 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 Sheboygan Falls (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan Falls?
Jeanette Meyer, Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Charles Mayer). Phone 920-467-1922, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sheboygan Falls's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Ch. 7 Zoning, Sec. 7.25 Definitions (minor structures)
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