Village of Kohler fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Kohler? Yes. The Village of Kohler requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 920-286-6133 source
Still being confirmed with Kohler: What are the height and setback limits for a residential fence, and what is the permit fee? Is Mike Kitzerow (920-459-3881) still the contact for building permits, and is the Planning Commission deadline still the first Wednesday of the month?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Kohler
Steps based on files.heygov.com — planning commission 2 5 26
- Call Village Hall (Clerk/Treasurer, 920-459-3873) for the Building Permit Application and the Planning Commission submittal deadline.
- Return the completed application to the Village so the Planning Commission can review it at its monthly meeting.
- Inspections: Village Building Inspector Brian Witkowski (Witkowski Inspection Agency), 920-286-6133.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Village Planning Commission approves fence permits at its monthly 4:30 p.m. meeting
Who to contact
Brian Witkowski
Building Inspector (Witkowski Inspection Agency); permit applications through Village Hall, 920-459-3873
- Phone
- 920-286-6133
- Address
- Village of Kohler, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
Other rules to know
- The Village Planning Commission approves building permits for fences (for example, a rear-lot-line fence permit was approved at its February 5, 2026 meeting, 4:30 p.m.).
- Zoning Code Sec. 20.08.080(B): security fences, walls and buffers may be on property lines in all districts except residential, up to 10 ft; residential fence limits are not stated there.
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 Kohler, WI?
Yes. The Village of Kohler requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Kohler?
Call Village Hall (Clerk/Treasurer, 920-459-3873) for the Building Permit Application and the Planning Commission submittal deadline. Return the completed application to the Village so the Planning Commission can review it at its monthly meeting. Inspections: Village Building Inspector Brian Witkowski (Witkowski Inspection Agency), 920-286-6133. 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 Kohler (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Kohler?
Brian Witkowski, Building Inspector (Witkowski Inspection Agency); permit applications through Village Hall, 920-459-3873. Phone 920-286-6133.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Kohler's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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