Village of Waldo fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Waldo? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Waldo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 920-286-6133 source
Still being confirmed with Waldo: Does a fence still need a Village permit, and is the fence fee still $50 (Resolution 2026-10 amended the fee schedule)? What fence heights, setbacks and facing rules does Ordinance 2026-05 set (previously 4 ft open front-yard fences 3 ft from the front line, 6 ft elsewhere)? Which application form is used for a fence? Is Lisa Gillette still Clerk/Treasurer?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Waldo
Steps based on villageofwaldo.com — building inspector
- Call the Village Clerk (920-528-8121, [email protected]) or Building Inspector Brian Witkowski (920-286-6133) for the current fence rules and the permit application.
- Attach a plat of survey or scale drawing of the fence if asked.
- Call for the inspection when the fence is done.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Brian Witkowski
Building Inspector (Village Clerk: 920-528-8121, [email protected])
- Phone
- 920-286-6133
- [email protected]
- Address
- Waldo Village Hall, 810 W 2nd St, Waldo, WI 53093
Contact from villageofwaldo.com — building inspector
What to submit
- Village permit application (ask the Clerk or Building Inspector which form)
- Plat of survey or scale drawing showing the fence
Other rules to know
- Ordinance 2026-05 (posted July 27, 2026) amended the Village zoning code (Ch. 195) and building code (Ch. 67) on fence regulation; the updated fence rules were not readable online, so height and placement limits are not listed here.
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 Waldo, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Waldo before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Waldo?
Call the Village Clerk (920-528-8121, [email protected]) or Building Inspector Brian Witkowski (920-286-6133) for the current fence rules and the permit application. Attach a plat of survey or scale drawing of the fence if asked. Call for the inspection when the fence is done. 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 Waldo (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Waldo?
Brian Witkowski, Building Inspector (Village Clerk: 920-528-8121, [email protected]). Phone 920-286-6133, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Waldo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Ch. 195 fence regulations (amended by Ord. 2026-05)
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