Town of Sheboygan fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan? Yes. The Town of Sheboygan requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fee as established by the Town Board source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences allowed in rear and side yards only (decorative fences up to 3 ft allowed in any yard) source
- Distance from lot line
- Not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and single wire fences in residential districts; aboveground electrical or battery-operated fences of any kind in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 920-451-2320 source
Still being confirmed with Sheboygan: What is the current fence permit fee, and is there a fence permit form to submit to the Town Clerk?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan
Steps based on ecode360.com — Municipal code
- Contact the Town Clerk (920-451-2320) for a fence permit; the owner must obtain it before building.
- Pay the permit fee set by the Town Board.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fee as established by the Town Board, per permit
Who to contact
Peggy Fischer
Town Clerk (issues fence permits; building inspection by Safebuilt Inspections)
- Phone
- 920-451-2320
- Address
- Town Clerk, 4020 Technology Parkway, Sheboygan, WI 53083
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
Other rules to know
- Decorative fences (up to 3 ft) do not need a permit and may be placed in any yard if they do not present a hazard to pedestrians or traffic.
- No permit needed for painting, maintenance, or repair/replacement of fewer than 16 lineal feet.
- Security fences (non-residential) up to 10 ft.
- All fences must be kept in good repair.
- Zoning Sec. 335-99(C)(5): all aboveground accessory uses except fences need a 5 ft setback from property lines (fences are exempt from that setback).
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, WI?
Yes. The Town of Sheboygan requires a permit before you build a fence. Decorative fences (up to 3 ft) do not need a permit and may be placed in any yard if they do not present a hazard to pedestrians or traffic.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Sheboygan?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences allowed in rear and side yards only (decorative fences up to 3 ft allowed in any yard).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Sheboygan?
Not closer than 2 ft to any public right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan?
Fee as established by the Town Board.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Sheboygan?
Contact the Town Clerk (920-451-2320) for a fence permit; the owner must obtain it before building. Pay the permit fee set by the Town Board. 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 (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?
Peggy Fischer, Town Clerk (issues fence permits; building inspection by Safebuilt Inspections). Phone 920-451-2320.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Sheboygan's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code, Fences section (residential, security and decorative fences)
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