City of Elkhorn fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Elkhorn? Yes. The City of Elkhorn requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75.00 source
- How to apply
- Call 262-741-5124 source
Still being confirmed with Elkhorn: Is a fence limited to 3 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and rear yards, set at least 2 ft from the right-of-way?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Elkhorn
Steps based on cityofelkhorn.gov — fee schedule
- Call the City Zoning Administrator (262-741-5124) to get the Zoning Permit application and confirm height and location limits for your fence.
- Complete the Zoning Permit application and pay the $75.00 fence zoning permit fee.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Allison Schwark
Zoning Administrator, Building & Zoning
- Phone
- 262-741-5124
- Hours
- Zoning Administrator: Mon & Wed 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Fri 12:00-4:00 p.m. (Building Department Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
- Address
- City of Elkhorn Building & Zoning, 311 Seymour Ct, PO Box 920, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Contact from cityofelkhorn.gov — building
What to submit
- City of Elkhorn Zoning Permit application (fences are a zoning permit category)
Other rules to know
- City fee schedule lists "Fences $ 75.00" under Zoning Permits.
- The City pool information packet says a fence "shall not exceed the maximum of six (6) feet in height" per the Elkhorn Municipal Code (stated for pool fences); ask the Zoning Administrator for front-yard and setback limits.
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 Elkhorn, WI?
Yes. The City of Elkhorn requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Elkhorn?
$75.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Elkhorn?
Call the City Zoning Administrator (262-741-5124) to get the Zoning Permit application and confirm height and location limits for your fence. Complete the Zoning Permit application and pay the $75.00 fence zoning permit fee. 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 Elkhorn (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Elkhorn?
Allison Schwark, Zoning Administrator, Building & Zoning. Phone 262-741-5124.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Elkhorn's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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