Village of Random Lake fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Random Lake? Yes. The Village of Random Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the Village fee schedule source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (may be on the property line) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft along the front (street) lot line source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft along the exterior side and front (street) lot lines; 6 ft along rear and interior side lines source
- Distance from lot line
- Rear and side fences may sit on the property line; front/street-side fences at least 2 ft from any right-of-way or easement; along a shoreline at least 25 ft from the shoreline (6 ft max). source
- Good side faces
- Posts and framing must face the property for which the permit is requested. source
- Not allowed
- Woven wire, barb wire, or uncoated chain link (allowed only for security fences in commercial and industrial districts). source
- How to apply
- Call 920-994-4852 source
Still being confirmed with Random Lake: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be mailed or emailed to the Village?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Random Lake
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 2
- Contact the Village (920-994-4852) or Building Inspector Roger Kison for the fence permit application.
- Gather a certified survey map, a sketch of the fence and a property survey showing its location.
- Submit them with the fee from the Village fee schedule; the zoning administrator reviews and the Plan Commission gives final approval.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Review time
- Zoning administrator review, then Plan Commission final approval
Who to contact
Stephanie Waala
Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Roger Kison)
- Phone
- 920-994-4852
- [email protected]
- Address
- P.O. Box 344, Random Lake, WI 53075-0344
Contact from sheboygancounty.com — 638605233660070000
What to submit
- Fence permit application to the building inspector
- Certified survey map
- Sketch of the fence
- Property survey showing the fence location
- Fee per Village fee schedule
Other rules to know
- Zoning Sec. 38-505(b)(2): the zoning administrator reviews minor permits such as fences and recommends to the Plan Commission for final approval. Height and setback rules were not found in the online code.
- Dog pens and runs: rear yard only, at least 5 ft from any property line.
- Pool fences 5 ft high with no openings larger than 4 inches.
- Nonconforming fences needing 50% or more repair or rebuilding must be brought into compliance.
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 Random Lake, WI?
Yes. The Village of Random Lake requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Random Lake?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (may be on the property line). Front (street) yard: 4 ft along the front (street) lot line. Corner lots: 4 ft along the exterior side and front (street) lot lines; 6 ft along rear and interior side lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Random Lake?
Rear and side fences may sit on the property line; front/street-side fences at least 2 ft from any right-of-way or easement; along a shoreline at least 25 ft from the shoreline (6 ft max).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Random Lake?
Posts and framing must face the property for which the permit is requested.
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Random Lake?
Per the Village fee schedule.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Random Lake?
Contact the Village (920-994-4852) or Building Inspector Roger Kison for the fence permit application. Gather a certified survey map, a sketch of the fence and a property survey showing its location. Submit them with the fee from the Village fee schedule; the zoning administrator reviews and the Plan Commission gives final approval. 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 Random 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 Random Lake?
Stephanie Waala, Clerk/Treasurer (building inspector per County directory: Roger Kison). Phone 920-994-4852, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Random Lake's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 38-46 Fences and walls
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