Village of Howards Grove fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Howards Grove? Yes. The Village of Howards Grove requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Up to 4 ft in a front or corner side yard per Sec. 415-78 (fence may not extend into the front setback area); the Village fence permit form says no fence may be built in the front yard of a building source
- Corner lots
- Up to 4 ft in the corner side yard; within 25 ft of a street intersection no higher than 3 ft above the nearest street grade source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on or parallel to lot lines; at least 3 ft from a public right-of-way; may not encroach on the right-of-way or neighboring property; may not extend into the front setback area. source
- Good side faces
- The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Picket fences; fences in dangerous condition or of unsightly/dangerous materials; fences that conduct electricity or are designed to shock; barbed wire (except industrial areas, 10 ft or higher, projecting toward the fenced property). source
- How to apply
- Email, mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Howards Grove
Steps based on howardsgrovewi.gov — Fence Permit 2025
- Download the Village Fence Permit form.
- Draw a scaled site plan or survey showing your lot, buildings, driveways, streets, and the fence height and location relative to property lines, utilities and easements.
- Email the form and plan to [email protected] or mail them to Village of Howards Grove, 913 S Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove, WI 53083.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Mary Komoroski
Clerk/Treasurer (Zoning Administrator issues fence permits; building inspector per County directory: Jack VanDer Weele)
- Phone
- 920-234-0304
- [email protected]
- Address
- Village of Howards Grove, 913 S Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove, WI 53083
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
What to submit
- Village Fence Permit application
- Site plan or survey drawn to scale showing lot size, principal and accessory structures, driveways, abutting streets, and the fence height and location relative to property lines, utilities and easements
Other rules to know
- Up to 8 ft along a residential lot line adjacent to nonresidential property.
- Temporary fences protecting plantings or warning of construction hazards need no permit but may stay up no more than 45 days unless the Village Board approves.
- Fences must be kept safe and in good repair.
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 Howards Grove, WI?
Yes. The Village of Howards Grove requires a permit before you build a fence. Temporary fences protecting plantings or warning of construction hazards need no permit but may stay up no more than 45 days unless the Village Board approves.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Howards Grove?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Up to 4 ft in a front or corner side yard per Sec. 415-78 (fence may not extend into the front setback area); the Village fence permit form says no fence may be built in the front yard of a building. Corner lots: Up to 4 ft in the corner side yard; within 25 ft of a street intersection no higher than 3 ft above the nearest street grade.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Howards Grove?
May sit on or parallel to lot lines; at least 3 ft from a public right-of-way; may not encroach on the right-of-way or neighboring property; may not extend into the front setback area.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Howards Grove?
The finished or decorative side must face the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Howards Grove?
Download the Village Fence Permit form. Draw a scaled site plan or survey showing your lot, buildings, driveways, streets, and the fence height and location relative to property lines, utilities and easements. Email the form and plan to [email protected] or mail them to Village of Howards Grove, 913 S Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove, WI 53083. 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 Howards Grove (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Howards Grove?
Mary Komoroski, Clerk/Treasurer (Zoning Administrator issues fence permits; building inspector per County directory: Jack VanDer Weele). Phone 920-234-0304, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Howards Grove's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 415-78 Fences and hedges
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