Village of Stoddard fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Stoddard? Yes. The Village of Stoddard requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft (front yards; must be at least 50% open to vision); ornamental fences in the street yard up to 4 ft source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 3 ft above the ground in the visual clearance triangle; on corner lots front-yard fences must stop 10 ft from the property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Front-yard fences must cease 3 ft from the property line on interior lots and 10 ft from the property line on corner lots (Sec. 10.31). source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of the fence must face the outside of the property lines. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electric wire, or double or triple strand wire (except where the section specifically allows, e.g. chain link with barbed wire in industrial zones). source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Stoddard: What is the fence permit fee, and is there a printed fence permit form?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Stoddard
Steps based on stoddardwi.gov — CH 10 for for posting 2024 final
- Call the Stoddard Village Hall (608-457-2136) to reach the Building Inspector and get a fence permit application.
- Plan the fence within the limits: 6 ft in side/rear yards, 3 ft (50% open) in the front yard, set back 3 ft from the front property line (10 ft on corner lots), finished side out.
- Get the permit from the Building Inspector before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 608-457-2136
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm
- Address
- Village Hall, 180 Main Street, Stoddard, WI 54658
Contact from stoddardwi.gov
What to submit
- Fence permit application (from the Building Inspector)
Other rules to know
- Sec. 10.31: no person may erect a fence or plant a boundary hedge without first getting a permit from the Building Inspector.
- Commercial chain link up to 8 ft.
- The Village building code (Ch. 2) lists building permit fees but no fence fee; ask the Village Hall.
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 Stoddard, WI?
Yes. The Village of Stoddard requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Stoddard?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft (front yards; must be at least 50% open to vision); ornamental fences in the street yard up to 4 ft. Corner lots: Nothing over 3 ft above the ground in the visual clearance triangle; on corner lots front-yard fences must stop 10 ft from the property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Stoddard?
Front-yard fences must cease 3 ft from the property line on interior lots and 10 ft from the property line on corner lots (Sec. 10.31).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Stoddard?
The finished side of the fence must face the outside of the property lines.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Stoddard?
Call the Stoddard Village Hall (608-457-2136) to reach the Building Inspector and get a fence permit application. Plan the fence within the limits: 6 ft in side/rear yards, 3 ft (50% open) in the front yard, set back 3 ft from the front property line (10 ft on corner lots), finished side out. Get the permit from the Building Inspector before building. 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 Stoddard (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Stoddard?
Building Inspector (via Village Hall). Phone 608-457-2136, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Stoddard's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Chapter 10 Zoning, Sec. 10.31 Structures in Yards and Courts
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