Village of Elkhart Lake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Elkhart Lake? Yes. The Village of Elkhart Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Elkhart Lake: What are the fence height and setback limits in Village Zoning Chapter 16, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Elkhart Lake
Steps based on elkhartlakewi.gov
- Download the Village Building Permit Application (and the Shoreland/Wetland Permit Application if you are on shoreland property).
- Bring the completed application to the Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer's Office; many permits are issued on the spot (questions: 920-876-2122).
- Do not start work until the permit is approved.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jessica Reilly
Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator (residential building inspector: Brian Witkowski, 920-912-0832)
- Phone
- 920-876-2122
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer's Office, Village of Elkhart Lake (mail: P.O. Box 143, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020)
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
What to submit
- Village Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- Fences on shoreland property may also need a Village shoreland/wetland permit.
- Building permit fees are set periodically by the Village Board by resolution (fee schedule PDF on the Building Permits page).
- Many permits can be issued on the spot at the Village office.
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 Village of Elkhart Lake, WI?
Yes. The Village of Elkhart Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Elkhart Lake?
Download the Village Building Permit Application (and the Shoreland/Wetland Permit Application if you are on shoreland property). Bring the completed application to the Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer's Office; many permits are issued on the spot (questions: 920-876-2122). Do not start work until the permit is approved. 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 Village of Elkhart Lake (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Elkhart Lake?
Jessica Reilly, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator (residential building inspector: Brian Witkowski, 920-912-0832). Phone 920-876-2122, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Elkhart Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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