City of Viroqua fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Viroqua? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Viroqua 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 608-637-7186 source
Still being confirmed with Viroqua: Does a residential fence in Viroqua need a zoning permit, and what are the Title 17 fence height limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Viroqua
Steps based on viroqua-wisconsin.com
- Call Viroqua City Hall (608-637-7186) and ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit and what the height and setback limits are.
- Keep the fence out of the boulevard between the lot line and the curb.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-637-7186
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 124 W. Decker St., Viroqua, WI 54665
Contact from viroqua-wisconsin.com
Other rules to know
- The city's 2024 Municipal Code PDF (with zoning update) lists Title 17 Zoning, but the online copy could not be read past Title 13, so fence height and permit rules were not confirmed.
- The city's 2025-2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule has no fence or zoning permit line item.
- City Hall: 124 W. Decker St., Viroqua, WI 54665; 608-637-7186; [email protected]. The city site lists no building/zoning staff contact.
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 City of Viroqua, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Viroqua before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Viroqua?
Call Viroqua City Hall (608-637-7186) and ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit and what the height and setback limits are. Keep the fence out of the boulevard between the lot line and the curb. 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 City of Viroqua (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Viroqua?
City Hall (Building & Zoning). Phone 608-637-7186, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Viroqua's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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