Village of Oostburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Oostburg? Yes. The Village of Oostburg requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per Table 4.1 of the Developmental Code; the 2024 building permit application lists $50 for "Roofing, Signs, Fencing" source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Residential fences permitted only in rear and side yards (decorative fences up to 3 ft, more than 50% open, allowed in any yard) source
- Corner lots
- Any yard abutting a roadway is treated as a front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- Residential fences at least 5 ft from any public right-of-way (decorative fences 2 ft). source
- Good side faces
- Structural supports must be on the inside, facing the fence owner. source
- Not allowed
- In residential districts: barbed wire, razor wire, single-wire fences, above-ground electrical fences, battery-operated fences, and fences with sharp or pointed pickets that are dangerous. source
- How to apply
- Mail source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Oostburg
Steps based on oostburgwi.gov — building permit application 2024
- Download the Village Building Permit Application.
- Add a site drawing with dimensions from buildings to the lot lines.
- Mail both pages to Building Inspector Jeffrey Gabrielse, PO Box 700227, Oostburg, WI 53070-0227 (questions: 920-946-4270).
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jeffrey Gabrielse
Building Inspector
- Phone
- 920-946-4270
- Address
- Jeffrey Gabrielse, Building Inspector, Village of Oostburg, 1140 Minnesota Avenue, PO Box 700227, Oostburg, WI 53070-0227
Contact from oostburgwi.gov — building permit application 2024
What to submit
- Village Building Permit Application (both pages)
- Site drawing with dimensions from buildings to the lot lines and the lot width and length
Other rules to know
- Decorative fences (3 ft max) do not need a permit; no permit for painting, maintenance or repair/replacement of fewer than 16 lineal feet.
- Acceptable residential materials: wood, stone, brick, wrought iron, chain link, woven wire. Fences must meet vision triangle rules.
- Pool fences: at least 48 inches above grade with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Oostburg, WI?
Yes. The Village of Oostburg requires a permit before you build a fence. Decorative fences (3 ft max) do not need a permit; no permit for painting, maintenance or repair/replacement of fewer than 16 lineal feet.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Oostburg?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Residential fences permitted only in rear and side yards (decorative fences up to 3 ft, more than 50% open, allowed in any yard). Corner lots: Any yard abutting a roadway is treated as a front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Oostburg?
Residential fences at least 5 ft from any public right-of-way (decorative fences 2 ft).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Oostburg?
Structural supports must be on the inside, facing the fence owner.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Oostburg?
Per Table 4.1 of the Developmental Code; the 2024 building permit application lists $50 for "Roofing, Signs, Fencing".
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Oostburg?
Download the Village Building Permit Application. Add a site drawing with dimensions from buildings to the lot lines. Mail both pages to Building Inspector Jeffrey Gabrielse, PO Box 700227, Oostburg, WI 53070-0227 (questions: 920-946-4270). 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 Oostburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Oostburg?
Jeffrey Gabrielse, Building Inspector. Phone 920-946-4270.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Oostburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Ch. 1, Sec. 1.11 Fences
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