Village of Bloomfield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Bloomfield? Yes. The Village of Bloomfield 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
- 4 ft in front yards source
- Corner lots
- Must meet the traffic visibility requirements of Sec. 27-100 source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be on property lines, but not closer than 2 ft to any public street right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Open-type security fences only in non-residential, non-conservation districts; closed-type screening fences only in business and industrial districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 262-279-6039 Ext 1 source
Still being confirmed with Bloomfield: What is the fence permit fee, and can the Fence Application be emailed?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Bloomfield
- Download the Fence Application from the Village Planning & Zoning page.
- Plan the fence: 4 ft max in front yards, 6 ft elsewhere, at least 2 ft from the street right-of-way.
- Contact Candace Kinsch (262-279-6039 Ext 1, [email protected]) to confirm the fee and how to turn in the application; zoning hours are Wednesdays 8:30am-3:30pm.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Candace Kinsch
Planning & Zoning contact (Village Clerk's office)
- Phone
- 262-279-6039 Ext 1
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Zoning hours: Wednesdays 8:30am-3:30pm
Contact from villageofbloomfield.com — planning & zoning
What to submit
- Village 'PZ - Fence Application' (7-22-25 version, on the Planning & Zoning page)
Other rules to know
- The Village's Planning & Zoning page lists a dedicated Fence Application and a Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule (1-1-26); amounts were not readable online.
- The Village Planning & Zoning page also carries Town of Bloomfield (TOB) zoning maps.
- Pools must be fenced (at least 4 ft) before filling (Sec. 27-28(4)(b)).
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 Bloomfield, WI?
Yes. The Village of Bloomfield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Bloomfield?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards. Corner lots: Must meet the traffic visibility requirements of Sec. 27-100.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Bloomfield?
Fences may be on property lines, but not closer than 2 ft to any public street right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Bloomfield?
Download the Fence Application from the Village Planning & Zoning page. Plan the fence: 4 ft max in front yards, 6 ft elsewhere, at least 2 ft from the street right-of-way. Contact Candace Kinsch (262-279-6039 Ext 1, [email protected]) to confirm the fee and how to turn in the application; zoning hours are Wednesdays 8:30am-3:30pm. 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 Bloomfield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Bloomfield?
Candace Kinsch, Planning & Zoning contact (Village Clerk's office). Phone 262-279-6039 Ext 1, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Bloomfield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Village Zoning Ordinance Ch. 27, Sec. 27-22 Fences
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